Some artists build worlds through their own music. Others reveal even more through the music they choose to keep around them.
For this month's Artist Hosted Playlist, we're excited to hand the aux over to one of our favorite voices in the underground: Joss Lockwood.
We first discovered Joss through her collaboration with fellow underground artist Vaeo on feel like staying. Even among the song's lush production, her voice immediately stood out. It was restrained yet unmistakably powerful—soft in delivery, but carrying an emotional weight that lingered long after the track ended. It wasn't long before we found ourselves diving deeper into her catalog.
Tracks like in my head showcased another side of her artistry, proving she could just as effortlessly glide across experimental alt-pop production without sacrificing the intimacy that makes her music so captivating. Then came her 2023 EP, lose it all. Across just four songs, Joss painted a remarkably clear picture of the artist she wanted to become. Vulnerable without feeling exposed, adventurous without losing focus, and constantly searching for new ways to translate emotion into sound, the EP felt like the beginning of something much larger.
That feeling has only grown stronger.
Her run of singles throughout 2024—from misery to sugar—has seen her continue to sharpen every aspect of her artistry. The songwriting has become more confident, the production more adventurous, and the identity behind it all even more unmistakable. Joss has found a rare balance between elegance and experimentation, creating music that feels bold, chic, and emotionally fearless without ever losing its sincerity. Every release feels like another layer added to an artist who refuses to stand still.
That's exactly why she felt like the perfect choice to curate this month's playlist.
A playlist says a lot about an artist. It's a snapshot of where their mind is creatively, the sounds that inspire them, the songs they can't stop replaying, and the artists helping shape the next chapter of their own work. It's a chance to step outside the finished product and into the influences, curiosities, and obsessions that often exist behind the scenes.
The selections Joss has put together offer exactly that—a glimpse into the music that's been living alongside her own. Some songs feel like natural companions to her catalog, others might come as a surprise, but together they paint a broader picture of the creative space she's occupying right now.
Whether you've been following Joss Lockwood since lose it all, only recently discovered her music, or are hearing her name for the very first time, we hope this playlist serves as both an introduction and an invitation. Press play, discover something new, and spend some time inside the sounds currently inspiring one of the underground's most exciting rising artists.
Welcome to Joss Lockwood's Artist Hosted Playlist. Enjoy and look forward to her upcoming single releasing July 31st!