Joe Hodgson - The One That Got Away

Northern Ireland’s Joe Hodgson has spent the last several decades as a musical explorer, using his guitar to bring out the bring out the beauty in the world around him. After countless appearances as a session player and sideman, he is now stepping into the spotlight with his debut single ‘The One That Got Away,’ accompanied by a cinematic video that enhances the poignancy of the music.

While Joe is a virtuosic player with an exquisite tone, you don’t have to be a guitar aficionado to appreciate his music. His performances are instantly accessible, placing listeners right in the middle of a story. On ‘The One Got Away,’ Joe soundtracks a broken relationship and one man’s inability to move on with his life. The music is powerful enough to stand on its own, but when combined with a video full of heartbreaking scenes, it takes on a life of its own. The mysterious harmonies and aching leads reveal the pain of loss in a way the words never could.

‘The One That Got Away’ is the lead single off of Joe’s debut album ‘Apparitions’ which is expected November 20, 2020. A collection of songs inspired by the joys and sorrows of life, it is the perfect introduction to a guitarist with the rare ability to transcend his instrument and create something truly special.