Brand new single from Jonathan Brenner

Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Jonathan Brenner occupies a musical sphere described as “somewhere between New York and Nashville.” His genre-fluid style stitches elements of pop, country, folk, Americana and jazz into his highly original musical fabric. Influenced by a diverse range of artists, from Hank Williams, Sr. to The Beatles and Cole Porter, Jonathan’s artistic output distils his rich and varied musical journey.

His songwriting journey started when he was just five years old when he showed an early penchant for penning playful tunes inspired by the world around him. In 2016, he took a decisive step into the music scene, linking up with producer Billy Gewin at the Cave Cricket Studio in Tucker, Georgia. This collaboration resulted in his debut album, Playin’ Hooky with My Baby, released in 2018 and featured the best of Atlanta’s musical creatives.

Having recently triumphed in the Monday Night Songwriter’s Open Mic competition at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, Georgia, Jonathan Brenner finds himself in the company of past winners like John Mayer and Jennifer Nettles. Now, while playing live at local venue in Midtown Atlanta, Jonathan has been working on the follow up to his first album with his upcoming sophomore LP Instagram Success, set to drop in May.

Bringing us the first taste of the release, he shares the lead single and title track with “Instagram Success,” a song that sees him take a sardonic glance at superficial world of the social media phenomenon. Served up in a retro pop sound led by soulful vocals and backed by colourful instrumentation, “Instagram Success” is smooth and catchy jam.

With a charming sound that’s impossible not to love and tongue-in-cheek lyricism sure to put a smile on your face, the new single is a delightful outing that opens the new chapter in Jonathan Brenner’s unique musical story and provides a window into that his forthcoming album has in store. Jumping straight in with a grooving drum beat, lead sax notes tumble over guitar rhythms and shimmering organ tones before settling into the verse where Jonathan’s bright vocals thread engaging melodies above the arrangement, peppered with slick instrumental flutters from a synth, the sax and vibrant trumpet.

With a chorus that shines with infectious melodies and lush power pop style backing vocals, the track develops to display stunning musicianship from the pulsing plucks of double bass to the sensational sax solo in the bridge, “Instagram Success” offers the perfect showcase of Jonathan’s songwriting talent and performance panache while building excitement for the record’s release in May.

Listen to Instagram Success below