Introduction
Joshua Brent "Josh" Weller (born January 29, 1989) is an English singer and podcast host, based in London.
Career
Weller's first solo single "Pretty Girls" was released on Yodel in 2008, followed by EP Push, again on Yodel in 2009, produced by Ryan Hadlock who had recently completed Gossip's Standing in the Way of Control and Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit's A Larum. Both releases sold out, with "Push" entering the UK Indie Chart at number 11.
Weller has toured and played with Mumford and Sons, The Noisettes, The Maccabees (Orlando Weeks, lead vocalist created Josh's 'trademark' Logo), Florence and The Machine, Born Ruffians, The XX, Johnny Flynn and Paloma Faithsince he began playing live in 2008.
In 2009, Weller released the seasonal single "It's Christmas (And I Hate You)", a duet with Paloma Faith. He also wrote two songs for Brazilian singer Cibelle's 2010 album Las Venus Resort Palace Hotel.
In April 2014, Weller started the "Excitable Boy Podcast", a weekly comedy and music podcast. Guests have included Gemma Arterton, Lianne La Havas, Juliet Simms, Neck Deep, Kevin Lyman, Bebe Rexha, Geoff Lloyd, Steve Furst and comedian Alex Edelman.
Weller now provides lead guitar and vocals for punk band The Kenneths.