Franklin Jonas

Franklin Jonas is an artist and songwriter from New Jersey, carving his own path with a sound rooted in storytelling, reflection, and renewal. After releasing his debut EP Sewer Rat in his early twenties, Franklin took a step back from releasing music to discover his voice, his influences, and his sense of self. That exploration gave rise to his new project, Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines - inspired by the idea that life can be rebuilt after collapse, just as the Roman Empire lived on in Byzantium for a thousand years after its supposed fall. For Franklin, the project represents survival, reinvention, and belief in what comes next. His new singles Village Liquors and Road Soda are the first glimpses into this new chapter. Village Liquors, written with Chris Gelbuda, balances nostalgia and introspection. It’s a genuine reflection on the trials of growing up, the memories that haunt and heal, and the hope that always returns at the start of something new. Road Soda, written with Tim Bruns and Aidan Harbeson, is about the struggle of trying to understand your feelings of wanting to self-destruct in the face of all of your dreams coming true. With influences spanning Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, Dan Reeder, and Ruston Kelly, Franklin’s music blends intimate lyricism with timeless Americana storytelling. His songs capture the grit of what’s been lived and the glow of what’s still to come. Franklin is currently on tour opening for the Jonas Brothers across North America.