Melancholic and raucous, untamed and earnest. Welcome to the chaotic world of 'Blue Volume', the new album from Joelistics.

A messy break up and the tragic loss of a dear friend saw Joelistics escape to Berlin to take some time out and begin work on the follow up to his treasured debut album 'Voyager'. After a sweltering but productive summer, Joel lost an entire album of material when his laptop was stolen.

Starting afresh, Joelistics channelled all the raw emotions previously kept out of harm’s reach to make his most compelling and personal record to date.

Drawing on '80s-era post punk, '90s grunge, golden era hip hop and folk, the Melbourne MC, producer and singer offers up an inspired glimpse into the human psyche. As producer of the majority of the album, Joelistics confidently straddles current sounds while simultaneously bucking today's trends. At its heart 'Blue Volume' is a celebration of our inherent flaws; a tribute to old friends, lost love and a document of the frustration of an outcast bewildered by a deteriorating political and social landscape.

A bold and vulnerable offering, Blue Volume sees Joelistics in his element - sifting through the chaos to find beauty in the discord in the way that only he can.