MUSIC
“Jobs For Rent” soundtrack includes Los Angeles based artists Henry Wolfe, John Goraj and Katy J. Thanks to music supervisor Matthew Berkson these fabulous musicians share their talent with you.
Henry Wolfe (born Henry Wolfe Gummer, 1979) is a songwriter and singer living in Los Angeles. His songs bring to mind the mid-70′s heyday of Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Paul McCartney and Harry Nilsson. His music is alternately jazzy and twangy, funky and soulful, channeling the best of the past for an audience of the present.
Henry first made his mark as the lead singer of New York indie-pop group Bravo Silva before striking out on his own to pursue a solo career in the sunnier climes of California. His first release as Henry Wolfe, The Blue House EP (Undermountain, 2009), is an eclectic collection of modern, guitar-driven folk songs co- produced and recorded by Malachi DeLorenzo (Langhorne Slim). Soon after releasing The Blue House, Henry recorded an album of songs penned by Portland-based writer and satirist Peter Field. Entitled Wolfe Sings Field (Undermountain 2009), the album’s distinctive instrumentation features arrangements for harp and string quartet by the Los Angeles composer Oliwa. Henry recently completed his first full length record, entitled Linda Vista. Produced by Nico Aglietti and Aaron Older (Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros), the album is set to drop early next year.
John Goraj invites the listener to a place of deeper introspection about love, loss and spirituality on his debut album, Possible (2008), in the style of folk bluegrass. The title track became a meditation of sorts. John describes the writing process as similar to Bob Dylan’s method of repeating a word that then becomes a chorus. His performances include The Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Katy J
Katy J performs her acoustic Americana vibe throughout California at venues including House of Blues, LA; Coconut Teaser, LA; Ventura Theater, Ventura; Velvet Lounge, SF; and The Underground, SB. She holds a music degree from UCSB. Her goal is to reach the widest possible audience and to share an intimate passion and inspiration through her voice and music.
