Jonathan Stephen Simons (JSS)

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Jonathan Stephen Simons (JSS) is a Cape Town-based indie-folk trio fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jonathan Simons. Completing the band’s rhythm section is Ray Adam Morgan on drums and percussion and Stephen de Souza on bass.

The three friends have been playing and writing together for over a decade. Their close bond and deep understanding of each others’ unique styles is clearly reflected in the quality and creativity of the music they make together. Ray and Stephen bring an added layer to the band’s sound with rhythmic harmonies to accompany Jonathan’s signature, angelic lead vocals.

Drawing inspiration from the styles of artists like Bon Iver, Ben Howard and Damien Rice, Jonathan’s writing is deeply raw and emotional, each song vastly different to the last.