JONATHAN JEREMIAH
WE COME ALIVE
Label: LABELS P PIAS GERMANY
Releasedatum: 07-11-2025
Herkomst: NL
Item-nr: 4794177
EAN: 5400863191115
Levertijd: Verwacht op 07-11
Recensie
With “Kolkata Bear,” Jonathan Jeremiah announces his new album We Come Alive, set for release on November 7th via [PIAS] Recordings Germany!
A musical statement full of soul, suspense, and cinematic grandeur. The track is energetic and charged, driven by dramatic strings, lush arrangements, and layered choirs—all held together by Jeremiah’s unmistakable baritone voice: warm, direct, and stirring.
Thematically, the British singer-songwriter weaves together family history and imagination. “Kolkata Bear” was inspired by a story his father told him about Jeremiah’s grandmother, who—as a child—had a bear as a pet. This animal companion lived on a farm in India before being given to a prince’s zoo. This surreal anecdote, combined with the loss of his beloved dog Lilly, became the starting point for a song that oscillates between memory, grief, and strength.
The upcoming album We Come Alive presents a seasoned songwriter at the height of his expressive power—personal, bold, and stylistically expansive. The record was created between a remote farmhouse studio in Somerset (UK) and the bustling Oost district of Amsterdam. The result is a musical patchwork of European pop history, warm soul, orchestral richness, and intimate moments.
With this new album, Jeremiah not only processes the death of his father but also reflects on themes of belonging, heritage, and identity—always with a keen eye on the world around him. Musically, everything flows together: French chanson, Laurel Canyon folk, British wit, 60s film scores, and sweeping emotion. He is joined on the record by, among others, acclaimed German jazz trumpeter Till Brönner, who lends a magical first-take solo to the title track.
“Kolkata Bear” is more than just a prelude—it’s a promise: of an album that lives, breathes, and dreams. The single is accompanied by an atmospheric music video and will be followed by an extensive European tour in November.
A musical statement full of soul, suspense, and cinematic grandeur. The track is energetic and charged, driven by dramatic strings, lush arrangements, and layered choirs—all held together by Jeremiah’s unmistakable baritone voice: warm, direct, and stirring.
Thematically, the British singer-songwriter weaves together family history and imagination. “Kolkata Bear” was inspired by a story his father told him about Jeremiah’s grandmother, who—as a child—had a bear as a pet. This animal companion lived on a farm in India before being given to a prince’s zoo. This surreal anecdote, combined with the loss of his beloved dog Lilly, became the starting point for a song that oscillates between memory, grief, and strength.
The upcoming album We Come Alive presents a seasoned songwriter at the height of his expressive power—personal, bold, and stylistically expansive. The record was created between a remote farmhouse studio in Somerset (UK) and the bustling Oost district of Amsterdam. The result is a musical patchwork of European pop history, warm soul, orchestral richness, and intimate moments.
With this new album, Jeremiah not only processes the death of his father but also reflects on themes of belonging, heritage, and identity—always with a keen eye on the world around him. Musically, everything flows together: French chanson, Laurel Canyon folk, British wit, 60s film scores, and sweeping emotion. He is joined on the record by, among others, acclaimed German jazz trumpeter Till Brönner, who lends a magical first-take solo to the title track.
“Kolkata Bear” is more than just a prelude—it’s a promise: of an album that lives, breathes, and dreams. The single is accompanied by an atmospheric music video and will be followed by an extensive European tour in November.
