jj heller
JJ Heller is a mix of eclectic and down-to-earth: from her jeans and t-shirt style to the way she pushes her own boundaries. [1]
Following time as a student of music in the San Francisco Bay Area at San Jose Christian College, singer / songwriter JJ Heller married guitarist Dave Heller and took her talents to Phoenix, Arizona. [2]
JJ Heller’s “Only Love Remains” sparkles like a luminous gem, with so many special elements that it’s hard to know where to focus first. [3]
PRETTY AND THE PLAIN is the second collaboration effort of JJ & Dave Heller, and producer Mitch Dane, offering a collection of songs that are wonderfully written, performed, and produced, having all the characteristics which make this album a MUST for your Christian music collection. [4]
I thought you would like to know that I currently have your song “My Savior’s Love Endures” on my profile playlist. [5]
Heller co-writes with her husband Dave, who does double duty as manager, guitarist, and background vocalist extraordinaire. [3]
JJ’s independent debut, Songs That I Know is a personal and intimate collection of nine acoustic pop songs all penned by Heller herself. [2]
As “Only You” opens, its quiet acoustic guitar gently bearing Heller’s penetrating vocals, your first impression is one of lovely austerity. [...] But as this probing song continues, and you notice the exquisite arrangements, you realize there is a lot more happening on this album. [3]
‘I feel called to be honest about what’s going on in my life — to talk and sing about the struggles that I face so that my listeners realize that they are not alone,’ explains JJ. [6]
She sourced inspiration from artists like Feist, Patty Griffin, and David Gray, and also challenged herself to be less of an observer in the studio. [1]
Songs teams Heller with her husband on guitar and in the co-production seat with Brock Caldwell, who also aids in the percussion, bass, drums, and guitar department. [2]
JJ spent ten days in the studio tracking a new record. [5]
JJ says the themes of hope and redemption showcased on their new album, ‘Painted Red,’ largely draw from the life experience of soon becoming parents. [6]
With underground talent this good — better than a lot of similar, currently wider-known artists — it’s a shame more don’t know about her. [2]
Sources:
[1] CDBaby | JJ Heller | The Pretty & The Plain
[2] Jesusfreakhideout.com: JJ Heller, “Songs That I Know” Review
[3] JJ Heller: Only Love Remains: Review | Suite101.com
[4] JJ Heller - ChristianMusic.com
[5] JJ Heller on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures …
[6] CDBaby | JJ Heller | Painted Red