British soul singer and songwriter, MT Jones released his debut album, Joy.  Joy, which was all written by Jones, features the previously released singles,  "Why I Cry",  "Gentle Reminder" , and  "I Don't Understand". Additionally, MT today released this moving performance of the album’s closing track, the beautifully intimate “Her Name Is Joy”. Watch here

“Joy is a story of moments and feelings in my life past and present.” says MT Jones. “Love, life, loss and everything in between.”

After a breakout Fall that saw Jones playing to sold-out venues across the U.K.  including Arts Club Loft in Liverpool and Islington Assembly Hall in London, these shows marked a major step for MT, whose journey began busking as a kid on the streets of Chester and has since taken him across Europe and beyond. Jones recently had his  first US headline shows in December at Los Angeles’  Moroccan Lounge and at  Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right in January. February saw Jones on the road in Europe  with St. Paul & The Broken Bones and next up are a bunch more shows including his already sold-out headline show at London’s Union Chapel April 24, 2026. MT also did a series of performances at this year’s  SXSW Festival in Austin, TX including a performance at the British Music Embassy’s show presented by BBC Introducing on March 15th and the SXSW Radio Day Stage curated by KUTX and The Current on March 16th. 

With a sound that blends the warmth of 60’s and 70’s greats with the texture of modern R&B and jazz, Jones’ music is rooted in timeless songwriting, live instrumentation, and a voice that carries both vulnerability and power. Already being named as an “Artist to Watch for 2026”. Earmilk praised, “Sky’s the limit for this blue-eyed soul meets retro-R&B mastermind“ while Ladgyunn wrote,”Blending ‘60s and ‘70s soul with modern R&B and jazz influences, Jones’ music pairs timeless songwriting and live instrumentation with a voice that balances vulnerability and power.”

MT Jones has gained strong radio and tastemaker support with previous singles including “Punchin’” “Why I Cry” and “I Don’t Understand” receiving airplay across BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Jazz FM, and BBC Introducing. Jones has been championed by Jo Whiley, and recorded a live session at BBCs legendary Maida Vale Studios earlier this year for broadcast . He has drawn comparisons to Donny Hathaway, Carole King, and D’Angelo, while remaining distinctly his own.  From his beginnings as a teenage busker to touring internationally with longtime friend Jalen Ngonda and supporting Lauryn Hill, Jones’ journey has been shaped by both graft and soul.