Joe Jonas released his first solo single “Work It Out”, shortly after sharing the single’s artwork along with a message to his fans on Instagram: “I’m both excited and emotional as I’m gearing up to release new music. I’m humbled and grateful to collaborate with some of my favorite musicians and creators. I hope you find as much happiness & peace as I do when you listen to these songs.”

‘Work it Out’ is off Joe’s upcoming solo album, Music For People Who Believe In Love, which will arrive October 18th.  The album will be Jonas’ first solo project since 2011’s Fastlife; he additionally released one album with his group DNCE.

Joe shared a letter with fans opening up about the new record: “This album is a celebration of gratitude, hope, and love. These songs reflect on my life from a bird’s-eye view acknowledging the many blessings around me. When we take a moment to breathe, pause, and reflect on the positives, my hope is that we can find acceptance and ultimately peace in the present moment. It’s okay to cry and mourn a loss – it’s part of the process to take care of ourselves and eventually enables us to be there for the people we care about. … this album speaks to the experiences of being a father, being a friend to oneself and others, and the happiness I’ve found in doing what I love for a living. I feel incredibly fortunate to travel the world and connect with people through my music, as well as having had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented musicians, songwriters, and producers on this project.”

Joe also shared the inspiration behind the album: “a director I once worked with had a handwritten note above his camera during filming that asked, ‘What do you want them to feel?’. This question still resonates with me every time I step on stage or create new music. The ability to perform, connect deeply with an audience, and evoke positive emotions, or even healing, is a gift I cherish.”

Jonas is set to join his brothers on the European leg of The Tour in September, after being postponed from the spring. The trek begins on September 9th in Belfast with dates through October 16th in Krakow.

Stream “Work It Out” – here.
Pre-order/pre-save Music For People Who Believe In Love – HERE.

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