Franklin Jonas is an artist and songwriter from New Jersey, carving his own path with a sound rooted in storytelling, reflection, and renewal. After releasing his debut EP Sewer Rat in his early twenties, Franklin took a step back from releasing music to discover his voice, his influences, and his sense of self. That exploration gave rise to his new project, Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines – inspired by the idea that life can be rebuilt after collapse, just as the Roman Empire lived on in Byzantium for a thousand years after its supposed fall. For Franklin, the project represents survival, reinvention, and belief in what comes next. His new singles Village Liquors, Road Soda and Break The Levee are the first glimpses into this new chapter. Village Liquors, written with Chris Gelbuda, balances nostalgia and introspection. It’s a genuine reflection on the trials of growing up, the memories that haunt and heal, and the hope that always returns at the start of something new.
