Joel Gibb
GermanyBiography of Joel Gibb
Joel Gibb is a Canadian musician currently residing in Berlin. He is the primary generator of almost all of the musical material for the collective, The Hidden Cameras, and is also involved in the artistic design of their albums.
Before performing himself, Joel was involved in editing a fanzine for the independent music group 'Glamour Guide for Trash' and worked at CFRE-FM radio in Ontario. During this time, Joel began writing his own songs and in 2001, he released them on his own music label, 'EvilEvil', under the project name 'The Hidden Cameras'. Their first album, titled 'Ecce Homo', was a result of this effort.
Afterwards, Gibb recruited musicians and formed a new collective, which began performing in churches, parks, exhibitions, theaters, and anywhere they were given a platform to hold concerts. The performances of The Hidden Cameras, which consisted of over ten members, were always spectacular and visually captivating. Joel meticulously planned each concert, creating a theatrical show with the musicians, dancers, and even strippers. The band quickly gained a growing number of fans and firmly established themselves in the Canadian music scene.
Despite the extravagant and theatrical performances, The Hidden Cameras' music is described as strict, lyrical, and concise. Their style is difficult to categorize, as it incorporates elements of folk, indie, and rock, ultimately falling under the umbrella of alternative music.
In 2003, the band signed a contract with the renowned British record label, 'Rough Trade', and released their album 'The Smell of Our Own' in the same year. To promote the album, the musicians embarked on a tour of North America and Europe. Following this, 'Mississauga Goddam' was released in 2004, followed by 'The Arms of His 'ill'' under the American label 'Absolutely Kosher Records'. Their album 'Awoo' was released in 2006.
Aside from his musical contributions, Joel Gibb is also involved in the artistic design of the band's albums. He has exhibited his artwork in collective exhibitions and galleries. Additionally, he participates in the production of the music videos for The Hidden Cameras.
In 2008, Joel made his debut in the Canadian film 'The Lollipop Generation', which also featured music from The Hidden Cameras. It is known that Joel Gibb currently resides in Berlin.
