Introducing jo from school: the indie folk singer who believes honesty is the best policy
London musician Jo Geller, who performs as jo from school, is drawing attention with intimate indie folk that pairs reflective songwriting with layered guitars and electronic textures. Her debut EP, *Grace, Flair, and Distance*, came out in August, and her new single “Living Room” reflects her belief that personal honesty can connect with other people.
Geller says her songs often begin with what she is experiencing, but are shaped by stories of family and friends and the support of her community. Her mother introduced her to artists including Elliott Smith and took her to see The Staves, whose harmonies inspired her to pursue performance. Geller began writing songs at about nine, later taught herself guitar by playing along to favourite songs, and credits Phoebe Bridgers with showing her that listeners would embrace sadder music.
- Jo Geller makes candid, layered indie folk as jo from school.
- Her debut EP came out in August.
- “Living Room” turns a personal experience towards shared feeling.
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jo from school is the stage name of London musician Jo Geller, who makes indie folk. The style often centres on songs and vocals, while drawing on sounds such as layered guitars and electronic textures.
Geller began writing songs as a child and learned guitar by playing along to music she liked. Her influences include Elliott Smith, The Staves and Phoebe Bridgers, whose work helped shape her interest in performing and writing reflective songs.
Her music draws on her own experiences as well as stories from family and friends, with support from her local community. That personal approach helps explain why she sees honesty in songwriting as a way to connect with listeners.