This episode of pplpod offers a comprehensive biographical overview of the American singer-songwriter and artist Joseph Arthur. It thoroughly documents his extensive musical career from his beginnings in the late 1980s, his discovery by Peter Gabriel, and his subsequent releases across multiple labels, including his own Lonely Astronaut Records. The source also highlights his participation in the supergroups Fistful of Mercy and RNDM, details his visual art career and Grammy nomination for recording package design, and mentions his unique live performances utilizing loop pedals. Furthermore, the text addresses his personal life, including his recent controversial public comments  ...