Joe Jonas has announced his sophomore solo album “Music for People Who Believe in Love,” releasing October 18 via Republic Records.
The singer, who cut his teeth as one-third of Jonas Brothers and struck success with his side band DNCE, will release the album’s first single “Work It Out” this Friday. He’s been teasing the song over the last month, sharing snippets during podcast appearances and performing it live during Jonas Brothers’ Calgary Stampede show this past weekend.
“I am thrilled to share my new solo album with you – Music For People Who Believe In Love,” shared Jonas in a statement. “This album is a celebration of gratitude, hope, and love. These songs reflect on my life from a bird’s-eye view acknowledging the many blessings around me.”
Jonas shares that the album is inspired by fatherhood, friendship and happiness. “This album is a reflection and celebration of life,” he said. “I hope it brings you as much joy as it brought me creating it. Please enjoy!”
The 34-year-old released his debut solo album “Fastlife” in October 2011. The project debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 before sliding off the tally, and its lead single “See No More” peaked at No. 92 on the Hot 100.
Outside of Jonas Brothers, he formed DNCE in 2015, releasing two EPs and an eponymous album. The latter, released in 2016, debuted at No. 17 on the Hot 100 and spawned the hit “Cake by the Ocean,” which hit No. 9 on the Hot 100.
Most recently, he teamed back up with brothers Nick and Kevin for Jonas Brothers’ “The Album,” which dropped last year.
Read Joe’s full statement regarding “Music for People Who Believe in Love” below:
“I am thrilled to share my new solo album with you – Music For People Who Believe In Love. This album is a celebration of gratitude, hope, and love. These songs reflect on my life from a bird’s-eye view acknowledging the many blessings around me.
When we take a moment to breathe, pause, and reflect on the positives, my hope is that we can find acceptance and ultimately peace in the present moment. It’s okay to cry and mourn a loss – it’s part of the process to take care of ourselves and eventually enables us to be there for the people we care about.
This album speaks to the experiences of being a father, being a friend to oneself and others, and the happiness I’ve found in doing what I love for a living. I feel incredibly fortunate to travel the world and connect with people through my music, as well as having had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented musicians, songwriters, and producers on this project.
A director I once worked with had a handwritten note above his camera during filming that asked, “What do you want them to feel?”. This question still resonates with me every time I step on stage or create new music. The ability to perform, connect deeply with an audience, and evoke positive emotions, or even healing, is a gift I cherish.
This album is a reflection and celebration of life. I hope it brings you as much joy as it brought me creating it. Please enjoy!
With love and gratitude,
Joe”
