Jordan Frye

 

Born in Ventura, California Jordan Frye grew up surfing, skateboarding, and listening to indie-rock. The son of a drummer from the ’70s, Frye was immersed in music at a young age and began writing his own songs when he was 10 years old.

Set to release March 1, 2022 “Beautiful Wasteland” is a culmination of Jordan Frye's last ten years of being a songwriter, artist, band frontman, and producer. Originally from Southern California, Jordan has been traveling the world, producing and co-writing for musical giants like Welshly Arms, The Unlikely Candidates, Zach Williams, Trella, Royal & Serpent, Tyrone Wells, Mama Haze, and more.

Alone in his studio, he returned to his guitar, ready to tell his story. Each of the 11 tracks of “Beautiful Wasteland” takes you on an intimate journey as Jordan shares lines from his journals of love, loss, grief, and solidarity. Channeling the essence of James Taylor, the anthemic heights of Brandon Flowers, and nostalgic sounds of Snow Patrol or Keane, this album is sure to be your soundtrack of the year.

With singles, "Send A Message" and "Chase the Sun" released in January and February 2022 you will be let into the lyrical fabric and sounds of facing anxiety, faith, and fear. Frye says it clearly, "This entire album, is really me choosing to let go pseudo “digital love” - follows, likes, and ultimately a false sense of love and acceptance from other people. Itʼs the beginning of journey inward, facing boldly towards the daylight of a new adventure ahead."

After five years of writing for Capitol Records, he has begun to embark on finally telling his own story. Frye’s songwriting belongs to a tradition of storytelling-rich lyricists like Sufjan Stevens but is infused with the energy of indie-alt pop experimenters like Shawn Mendes or Ed Sheeran. His introspective songs pull from episodes of his life and are infused with a strong Southern California vibe. There are free-spirit anthems, like “Nothing Like Home” and synthy bops, like “Sticks and Stones.” You might find his voice on Amazon Originals, Fox Sports, MTV, and others as his original songs set the scene for passion and honesty.