hong join is a 24-year-old artist born in Singapore and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. A firm believer in the DIY process, hongjoin has built a reputation as a versatile artist whose songwriting effortlessly spans indie pop, alternative rock, R&B, and folk. 

Writing, recording, producing, and mixing much of his own music, he has cultivated a deeply personal sound that pairs intimate storytelling with meticulous production. 

 

Since being selected as a 2023 Spotify RADAR SEA Artist, hongjoin has quickly emerged as one of Southeast Asia's most exciting independent artists. His debut full-length projects, Petrichor (2022), F(OOL) (2023), and KOMOREBI(2024), established his unique artistic identity, with KOMOREBI earning widespread acclaim. He was subsequently recognized as a Spotify

Rising 65 Top Artist, while "Komorebi" was named one of Spotify's Top 5 Songs of 2024 in the Rising 65 program. 

 

As both a producer and performer, hongjoin has continued to expand his global audience, amassing over 150,000 monthly Spotify listeners and millions of streams across his catalog. His heartfelt songwriting and immersive live performances have led him to share stages with internationally acclaimed artists including Ricky Montgomery, Matt Maltese,

Laundry Day, and sundial, while his move to New York has marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his artistic journey. In 2026, he released his debut full-length album, CLOCKWORK, further cementing his evolution as one of the most compelling DIY artists of his generation.