High quality 150 gram plastic lined lyrics sleeve with insert; cover art by Josh Joplin

Produced by Josh Joplin and Grammy-winning producer Lorenzo Wolff (known for his work on Taylor Swift’s Midnights and Folklore).

“GpYr is somewhere between a concept and a photo album,” Joplin says of his new full-length record. “A gap year doesn’t necessarily mean one year–in my case it was more like ten–it just meant shifting my priorities to other things. I called this record GpYr because it has a lot to do with the story I was telling, and it also applies to me in this very moment. My daughter has now graduated college and isn’t too much older than I was when these songs take place. For me, GpYr is like liminal space–it’s actively absorbing what was and what’s next. It is a time and a place of transition, it’s an ever-changing circumstance that waits in motion, unknowing what can be learned but absorbing knowledge nonetheless. Along the way there is transformation–if we leave it alone.”

Old school black and plastic jewel case with insert; cover art by Josh Joplin.

Produced by Josh Joplin and Grammy-winning producer Lorenzo Wolff (known for his work on Taylor Swift’s Midnights and Folklore as well as his own Grammy-nominated tribute to Judee Sill).

“GpYr is somewhere between a concept and a photo album,” Joplin says of his new full-length record. “A gap year doesn’t necessarily mean one year–in my case it was more like ten–it just meant shifting my priorities to other things. I called this record GpYr because it has a lot to do with the story I was telling, and it also applies to me in this very moment. My daughter has now graduated college and isn’t too much older than I was when these songs take place. For me, GpYr is like liminal space–it’s actively absorbing what was and what’s next. It is a time and a place of transition, it’s an ever-changing circumstance that waits in motion, unknowing what can be learned but absorbing knowledge nonetheless. Along the way there is transformation–if we leave it alone.”

✨ First time Useful Music has ever been on vinyl ✨ White vinyl edition ✨ Remastered for a rich warm listening experience ✨ Free Download w/pre-order

Josh Joplin Group – Useful Music 25th Anniversary Edition For the first time ever, the album that defined Josh Joplin Group’s career is coming to vinyl. The breakthrough 2000 release that gave the world the unforgettable single Camera One — returns in a stunning 25th Anniversary Edition.

This isn’t just about nostalgia — it’s about rediscovery. Whether you wore out your CD copy back in 2000, or you’re hearing Josh Joplin Group for the first time, this pressing is a chance to fall in love all over again with a record that remains as clever, poignant, and relevant as the day it was released.

Josh Joplin Group – Useful Music 25th Anniversary Edition For the first time ever, the album that defined Josh Joplin Group’s career is coming to vinyl. The breakthrough 2000 release that gave the world the unforgettable single Camera One — returns in a stunning 25th Anniversary Edition. Released at the dawn of a new millennium, Useful Music stood out for its sharp wit, heartfelt lyricism, and timeless melodies. It was the record that took Josh Joplin Group from indie clubs to the national stage, landing them on charts and late-night TV, and cementing their place in the early-2000s alt-rock landscape. Now, 25 years later, Useful Music sounds more vital than ever. This anniversary release has been carefully remastered and pressed on high-quality vinyl for the very first time. Fans old and new can finally experience the warmth, depth, and immediacy of these songs in their most authentic form — from the jangling guitars and wry storytelling of Camera One to the soaring anthems and quiet, intimate moments that made the album a cult favorite. This special edition isn’t just about nostalgia — it’s about rediscovery. Whether you wore out your CD copy back in 2000, or you’re hearing Josh Joplin Group for the first time, this pressing is a chance to fall in love all over again with a record that remains as clever, poignant, and relevant as the day it was released. ✨ Fresh cover with 4 page booklet ✨ Classic white jewel box ✨ Limited-edition anniversary packaging Pre-orders open August 25th. Celebrate the music. Spin the vinyl. Keep Useful Music useful.

High quality 150 gram plastic lined insert with lyrics
Cover art by Raul Miyar and Josh Joplin

Figure Drawing features eleven compositions by Joplin and a sound that combines his roots in folk music and his past success as an indie-rocker without shortchanging either development. "Joplin’s experiences, from his early days as a Dylanesque troubadour to his mid-career success as an indie-rocker, are reflected in this new recording, the broadest, deepest and most balanced of his career." - Geoffrey Himes, Washington Post

This is the third and final album initially credited to Among the Oak & Ash, the name of Joplin’s folk-rock collective since 2009, but is released under the Josh Joplin Group, a name acknowledging all of the amazing musicians that have collaborated with Josh through the years.

Joining the lead singer-guitarist this time are Fats Kaplin (Jack White’s string wizard), Bryan Owings (Emmylou Harris’s drummer), Allen Broyles (longtime keyboardist for the Josh Joplin Group) and Wes Langlois (the guitarist who co-wrote tracks "Just Ghosts" and "The History Of I Do" with Joplin.

An old school, no bones about it compact disc featuring absolutely nothing but black jewel case beauty, booklet, covers, and disc! Oh, yeah!!!

Figure Drawing features eleven compositions by Joplin and a sound that combines his roots in folk music and his past success as an indie-rocker without shortchanging either development. "Joplin’s experiences, from his early days as a Dylanesque troubadour to his mid-career success as an indie-rocker, are reflected in this new recording, the broadest, deepest and most balanced of his career." - Geoffrey Himes, Washington Post

This is the third and final album initially credited to Among the Oak & Ash, the name of Joplin’s folk-rock collective since 2009, but is released under the Josh Joplin Group, a name acknowledging all of the amazing musicians that have collaborated with Josh through the years.

Joining the lead singer-guitarist this time are Fats Kaplin (Jack White’s string wizard), Bryan Owings (Emmylou Harris’s drummer), Allen Broyles (longtime keyboardist for the Josh Joplin Group) and Wes Langlois (the guitarist who co-wrote tracks "Just Ghosts" and "The History Of I Do" with Joplin.