Val Astaire is an American alternative rock act created by multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Brian Anthony Joyce.

Early life Brian Anthony Joyce was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 3, 1989. His interest in music began while watching his father play guitar when he was 8 years old, and attending concerts with his mother. He began recording his own music when he was 13 after his father purchased him a cassette recorder.McCall, Sean "https://www.jerseyindie.com/interview-with-brian-joyce-of-major-league" Jersey Indie. Retrieved 16 October 2020

After dropping out of college in his late teens, he formed the pop-punk band Major League, which saw the success of 2 EP's and 2 full-length records, as well as multiple national and international tours.Schnell, Lexi (11 March 2020) "https://veraciousmagazine.com/2020/03/11/val-astaire-interview/" Veracious Magazine. Retrieved 16 October 2020

Music career Creation, /// & yellow EP's (2017 - 2018)

After disbanding Major League in 2016, the moniker of Val Astaire was created. Having idolized androgynous figures such as David Bowie and Prince, Joyce believed it was more about the artistry than the person behind it.Archambault, Heather (4 March 2020) "https://www.listentotheladies.com/interviews-1/" LISTEN TO THE LADIES. Retrieved 16 October 2020 Shortly after he met songwriter and producer Christopher Curran, who helped to shape the sound and direction of the project.(30 October 2019) "https://www.theindiesource.com/cnt/3820/Val-Astaire-Shares-Glorious-Video-for-Kiss/" The Indie Source. Retrieved 16 October 2020

His debut single as Val Astaire, "Blow", was released in February 2017.Hudelson, Molly (12 May 2017) "http://circlesandsoundwaves.com/post/160606442045/i-finally-feel-really-happy-about-what-were" Circles & Soundwaves. Retrieved 6 March 2019 His second single "The No Funs" was released in early 2018.Hudelson, Molly (3 April 2018) "https://substreammagazine.com/2018/04/premiere-val-astaire-communion/" Substream Magazine. Retrieved 6 March 2019

Joyce went on to release his debut EP, Yellow, which featured singles "Fall Apart" and "Rebel" in October 2018. Shortly after, he embarked on a United Kingdom and Ireland tour, followed by a winter east coast and midwest US tour to close 2018.Hudelson, Molly (5 October 2018) "https://substreammagazine.com/2018/10/val-astaire-rebel-tour-dates/" Substream Magazine. Retrieved 6 March 2019

In January 2019, he re-released his first 3 songs that he recorded in an EP titled / / /, which included "Blow", "The No Funs" and "Runway Love".Smith, Christopher (6 March 2019) "https://talkaboutpopmusic.com/2019/03/06/fresh-the-no-funs-val-astaire/" Talk About Pop Music. Retrieved 6 March 2019

Val Astaire played Delaware's 93.7 WSTW’s Snow Jam in February 2019 alongside artists O.A.R. and Whitney Woerz.Cormier, Ryan (15 January 2019) "https://www.delawareonline.com/story/entertainment/2019/01/15/wilmingtons-76-ers-fieldhouse-also-host-concerts-making-biggest-venue-city/2535466002/" Delaware Online. Retrieved 6 March 2019

Fever Dreams (2019 - 2020)

In March 2019, Joyce entered the studio to record his first full length album at ‘Barber Shop Studios’, and released his first single "Say You Will" along with an accompanying music video in September 2019.Wilde, Alexa (2 September 2019) "https://www.itsallindie.com/2019/09/val-astaire-shares-gripping-visual-for.html" It's All Indie. Retrieved 26 September 2019 The song is a notable contrast from his earlier work, with Atwood Magazine commenting on his "undeniable emotion" and "impressive veracity",McHale, Maggie (6 September 2019) "https://atwoodmagazine.com/wr-roundup-2019-09-06/" Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 16 October 2020 and It's All Indie noting his "youthful vocals and talents as a songwriter".Wilde, Alexa (2 September 2019) "http://www.itsallindie.com/2019/09/val-astaire-shares-gripping-visual-for.html" It's All Indie. Retrieved 16 October 2020

On March 4, 2020, Joyce announced his debut album Fever Dreams,Archambault, Heather (4 March 2020) "listentotheladies.com/interviews-1/2020/3/4/val-astaire" LISTEN TO THE LADIES. Retrieved 10 March 2020 which was released on July 17, 2020. It includes singles "Say You Will, "Kiss", "3am", "When The Lights Go Out" and "Runner".Guerra, Rosina (12 June 2020) "http://rocktoc.com/2020/06/12/valastaire-runner/" Rocktoc. Retrieved 12 June 2020

Bad Vibrations (2021)

In June of 2021, Joyce released his single Bad Vibrations, with The Honey Pop referring to the song as a "soundtrack to the Summer" and praising the passion and purity of the track.King, Danielle (8 June 2021) "https://thehoneypop.com/2021/06/08/val-astaire-lives-under-our-skin-with-single-bad-vibrations/" The Honey Pop. Retrieved 22 September 2021

EVERYTHING GOOD MUST HAPPEN SOMEWHERE ELSE (2023 - present) Joyce released his sophomore album under the Val Astaire name on September 8, 2022.Hudelson, Molly (21 August 2023) "https://substreammagazine.com/2023/08/on-repeat-what-im-listening-to-august-21-2023/" Substream Magazine. Retrieved 31 January 2025

Musical style Val Astaire's musical style has been described as alternative rock and pop rock, and has cited David Bowie, Beck, The Killers, Tears for Fears and Talking Heads as musical and career influences.Archambault, Heather (4 March 2020) "listentotheladies.com/interviews-1/2020/3/4/val-astaire" LISTEN TO THE LADIES. Retrieved 10 March 2020

Discography Albums - Fever Dreams, (2020) - EVERYTHING GOOD MUST HAPPEN SOMEWHERE ELSE, (2023)

Extended plays - Yellow, (2018) - / / /, (2019)

Singles Title Year Album "Blow" 2017 / / / "The No Funs" 2018 "Fall Apart" Yellow "Rebel" "Say You Will"2019 Fever Dreams "Kiss" "3am"2020 "When The Lights Go Out" "Runner" "Bad Vibrations"2021 Single "HOW'S IT GOING TO END?"2022 EVERYTHING GOOD MUST HAPPEN SOMEWHERE ELSE "HIGH ON YOU" "HELL TO PAY"2023 "EARTH SONG" "LITTLE ANIMAL"

Music videos + Title Year Director "The No Funs"2018 Michael Shronk "Fall Apart" James Morano "Say You Will"2019 "Kiss" "When The Lights Go Out" 2020 Benjamin Lieber "HOW'S IT GOING TO END?" 2022 Val Astaire "HELL TO PAY"2023 Josiah Van Dien "LITTLE ANIMAL" Val Astaire "SUPERNOVA"

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