SINGER/SONGWRITER

The riveting story of the woman who was willing to sacrifice the lives of her whole crew to get to that irresistible canary.🐤. Animation, story and direction by Christian Bolorinos. On site direction by Japhy Riddle.

Media Features

 
Write up from Magnetic Magazine on single, Galaxy.

Write up from Magnetic Magazine on single, Galaxy.

Jo’s voice cuts straight to the heart with a raw strength that Alanis Morisette can’t muster.
— Andrew Strickman, Willamette Week
{Jo Alexis} wisely lets her airy, diaphanous vocals take the lead recalling Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval…
— Music Connection
{Her music} seduces the ears and mind…with aching, provoking songs.
— Scott Lewis, The Rocket
 

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Happy For No Reason in Los Angeles

BIOGRAPHY  

Brief Description: Happy For No Reason navigate the rich waters of Jazzy Folk with a pinch of rock, a dash of soul and even a touch of Bossa Nova. Jo Alexis’ voice conveys the emotive intent of the story — stories people can relate to…On their second studio album, “Take It Higher” H4NR have really combined all of their acquired knowledge to deliver a work of exceptional quality.

Band Bio: Drawing influence from the spectacularly expressive and mysterious melodies of the 1970s to create a stunning signature sound they can call their own, Happy For No Reason released their debut album – a self-titled set of 12 exploratory hybrid songs designed as an authentic odyssey into art & music, in 2015.

Massively excited to return in 2022 with a brand-new record called Take It Higher, Happy For No Reason combined their sensational Jazz/Folk style with an entire lineup of outstanding musicians & talent ensured their second album is an immersive and sensory experience in sound unlike any other.  Centered around the writing of Neil Goldstein (Guitar) and Jo Alexis (Vocals/Lyrics) “Take It Higher” infuses a truly extraordinary lineup of skillful players into the music to create songs that are artistically vibrant & ALIVE.

Including their viral lead-single “Canaries (Hot Summer Night),” their irresistibly versatile & imaginative style radiantly beams their collective creative freedom and willingness to go wherever their music may lead them throughout Take It Higher, generating a tantalizing adventure in uniqueness second to none.  Join Happy For No Reason this year as they take a blissful trip into the beyond, and take YOU along with them for a colorful combination of musical fusion fully guaranteed to satisfy your speakers in every way.