2021
VIDEO INTERVIEW & ARTICLE
NOVEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Iowa Public Radio | Joel Sires Counts the Ways He's Lucky
"He’s also performed several times in recent months at one of his favorite venues, Octopus College Hill. His sets have been a blend of songs from Sires’ solo EP “Dog Years,” as well as the previous TWINS album “Dream On” and some newer songs. 'They’ll let me do whatever type of band or act I have going,' said Sires, who’s performed there solo, and with TWINS and his current backing band, The Basic Band. “They always welcome it, and they’re always welcoming to local artists.'”
NOVEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Iowa Public Radio | Joel Sires Counts the Ways He's Lucky
"He’s also performed several times in recent months at one of his favorite venues, Octopus College Hill. His sets have been a blend of songs from Sires’ solo EP “Dog Years,” as well as the previous TWINS album “Dream On” and some newer songs. 'They’ll let me do whatever type of band or act I have going,' said Sires, who’s performed there solo, and with TWINS and his current backing band, The Basic Band. “They always welcome it, and they’re always welcoming to local artists.'”
Watch Joel's Interview with Tony Dehner:
ARTICLE
Iowa Public Radio | Joel Sires Gets Nostalgic With New Music Video
Music Video Directed by: Dylan Sires
“Dylan conceived the video with an eye towards nostalgia for the past, when a person looks back on the small moments of growing up,” said Joel Sires. “It’s about realizing time isn’t something we can ever get back, and that we are living breathing representations of our past loved ones, and to the folks who contributed to our upbringing.”
Video features music from Joel’s first solo album, Dog Years:
Iowa Public Radio | Joel Sires Gets Nostalgic With New Music Video
Music Video Directed by: Dylan Sires
“Dylan conceived the video with an eye towards nostalgia for the past, when a person looks back on the small moments of growing up,” said Joel Sires. “It’s about realizing time isn’t something we can ever get back, and that we are living breathing representations of our past loved ones, and to the folks who contributed to our upbringing.”
Video features music from Joel’s first solo album, Dog Years:
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VIRTUAL SHOW ACCESS
The Englert Theatre | Stages: Joel Sires Joel's virtual solo performance at the historic Englert Theatre in Iowa City will premiere on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase:
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ARTICLE
We Got Corn Midwest of Everything | Joel Sires Navigates The Pandemic, Releases 10-inch Album: Dog Years
"It can’t be the easiest thing in the world to write, record and release an album right now… with the Pandemic and all. But, Joel Sires of TWINS accomplished just that. His new solo venture Dog Years will be officially released on April 1st of this year (2021) and while only 4 songs deep, it is a full 7-course meal of songwriting delicacy."
We Got Corn Midwest of Everything | Joel Sires Navigates The Pandemic, Releases 10-inch Album: Dog Years
"It can’t be the easiest thing in the world to write, record and release an album right now… with the Pandemic and all. But, Joel Sires of TWINS accomplished just that. His new solo venture Dog Years will be officially released on April 1st of this year (2021) and while only 4 songs deep, it is a full 7-course meal of songwriting delicacy."
PODCAST
Pretty Fort Weekly | Joel Chats With PR & Chase About Dog Years
"PR & Chase are talking about the inaugural (pun intended) release from Seeder Records – it's "Dog Years" by Joel Sires! This EP is the first solo release and follow-up to "Dream On" from the Twins frontman, who continues to sharpen his mellow, creaky, country rock skills."
Pretty Fort Weekly | Joel Chats With PR & Chase About Dog Years
"PR & Chase are talking about the inaugural (pun intended) release from Seeder Records – it's "Dog Years" by Joel Sires! This EP is the first solo release and follow-up to "Dream On" from the Twins frontman, who continues to sharpen his mellow, creaky, country rock skills."
ARTICLE
Little Village | Album Review: Joel Sires — Dog Years
"The step-up-to-the-mic, live-take approach of the songs on *Dog Years* gives them a serenity and open space that allows the songs to breathe. Sires sounds relaxed, letting the songs unfold naturally. The results are the best vocals I’ve heard from him."
Little Village | Album Review: Joel Sires — Dog Years
"The step-up-to-the-mic, live-take approach of the songs on *Dog Years* gives them a serenity and open space that allows the songs to breathe. Sires sounds relaxed, letting the songs unfold naturally. The results are the best vocals I’ve heard from him."