Joel James

Pubs where the floor goes wild are Joel James's regular territory, though Joel has also sung live on the Tonight Show. This St Kilda performer is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and a producer, and the music joins modern pop with a clear nod to older sounds. So a song can sound fresh and still ring a bell. The blend suits a crowd with a spread of tastes, from a Melbourne pub night to a party where people want to dance to something they half recognise.