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Alt-J's Joe Newman Launches Solo Project, Releases New Single

1/31/2026

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Joe Newman, Alt-J's frontman, launched a solo project called JJerome87 and released the first single, "Brush Me Like A Horse."
The single previews an upcoming album inspired by Americana, Motown, and soul.
Alt-J remains on a break after releasing The Dream in 2022.
The track was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Carlos De La Garza.
Newman plans to perform live in Los Angeles soon.

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Story summary

Joe Newman, Alt-J's frontman, launched a solo project called JJerome87 and released the first single, "Brush Me Like A Horse."
The single previews an upcoming album inspired by Americana, Motown, and soul.
Alt-J remains on a break after releasing The Dream in 2022.
The track was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Carlos De La Garza.
Newman plans to perform live in Los Angeles soon.