Joanna Sternberg
Joanna Sternberg is a singer, songwriter, musician, and visual artist born/based in New York City. Joanna received a full scholarship to Mannes College of Music, and studied classical double bass for a year and a half. Joanna left school to take a year off. During that year they did nothing but stay in their room and draw comics. Joanna went on to finish their double bass performance degree at The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music, on a full scholarship. At 23 Joanna began writing songs and the next year Joanna started performing various NYC club gigs. Their music quickly caught the attention of many of today's greatest songwriters and performers: Conor Oberst, Jeff Tweedy, Regina Spektor, Phoebe Bridgers, and more. Recently signed to Fat Possum Records, Joanna's sophomore album is expected June 30th 2023.
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