Hallowtribe is a "Defiantly Optimistic Musical Experience" by John Justus, inspired by '60s Pop, '00s Alternative, and Soul. John Justus is an international singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and ex-therapist, currently based in Milwaukee, WI.

Hi! I'm John Justus, the creator, singer and producer of Hallowtribe! This is what I do and why I do it...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed my perspective on what's truly important in life. I'm so grateful I found songwriting- it has been a welcome method for processing old wounds and insecurities and handling the fallout of the pandemic, including the fresh challenge of life after a divorce. After almost ten years of daydreaming and hinting at it, I finally left my career as a therapist to pursue music full-time.

In April 2021, I played a handful of open mics, with my own songs for the first time, and it felt so good. I had so many friends and family supporting my new direction and dreams- started growing my hair out and exploring what it meant to be me- and then I sold everything and tried to move back to my birthplace- Australia. I thought I would be gone forever. I had planned to stay with some family, work on my first album, then launch a music career at the end of the year from there. COVID restrictions had other plans and I found myself back in Milwaukee a month later, with almost no possessions.

So I jumped feet- first into the music scene here and created Hallowtribe to act both as my musical outlet and as a vehicle for re-learning how to connect to myself and everyone around me. I debuted the full band experience in December 2021, to positive reception, and I will continue playing as often as I can, either with a rotating lineup or as a solo project, whichever the fates allow, because now now that I've tasted it, I just can't get enough. There's nothing quite like bringing these songs to life in a room full of brand new friends.

Hallowtribe, to me, means "Transcend Together" and acts both as a band name and as a personal mantra: to bring people together and promote each-other's growth. That's all I really want out of music- to make some good tunes and connect with some good people. I strive to help build a more unified community and I and Hallowtribe welcome all people to come and feel comfortable at shows- I actively resist and denounce any violence or hatred towards any member of the extended Hallowtribe family and fans. I hope you find a place to be yourself here, and some good music to boot.

Thanks for listening- John Justus