Joey Gutos is a genre-bending Indie Pop artist from the heart of Tempe, Arizona. He writes music for the lovers, dreamers and explorers taking the road less traveled.
Joey has become a preeminent co-writer, performer and artist in the greater Phoenix area over the last decade, collaborating in over a dozen different projects that have taken him to stages across the country. While it has been a culmination of all these amazing experiences that have shaped who he is as an artist, it wasn’t until 2020 that Joey decided to step into the spotlight and begin releasing music under his own name. His songs are a personal reflection of the man he is with all of his flaws and triumphs, which is what continues to drive him every day as he discovers more about himself and the world around him through his art. He released his debut single "Everything (That I Need)" on Arbor Day of 2020. The song pays homage to his home state of Arizona and was featured in a mini documentary of the Arizona Trail called “Adventure Lives At Home.” Upon its release, he vowed to plant a tree for every 1K streams the song receives to honor and promote the source of the song’s inspiration: Mother Earth.
Since then, Joey has been releasing singles that showcase his diversity as an artist within the Indie Pop scene. “Bad News” is bright and bouncy Indie-electronic track clever twisted by lyrics that express angst and futility in the modern world. “Givin In” features close friend and co-writer Cori Rios, whose southwest edge helps to give the song a laid-back vibe that’s good for a poolside hangover. “Where She At” is compared to Jason Mraz and Dirty Heads, showcasing Joey’s funky side and pop sensibilities. The music video was featured in the Phoenix Indie Film 2023 Fest and has been in rotation on 93.3 Alt AZ. “Sand To Snow” completed his debut EP for which he and his band hosted a packed record release show at Valley Bar on Earth Day 2024. He has explored his more dark and brooding singer-songwriter side on tracks like “Keep On Running,” as well as a more polished Alternative Rock sound on his latest release entitled “Are You In Control?”
Joey has performed at nationally recognized venues such as Crescent Ballroom, Valley Bar, Rebel Lounge and Last Exit Live, opening for artists like Mike Mains, Stolen Gin and Ian McConnell. He and his band have also taken larger stages including the main stage at Ostrich Festival opening for The Beach Boys, as well as the Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts as direct support to Marc Broussard. 2025 will be Joey’s biggest year yet for new music with three singles and a four song EP ready for release by summer.
Joey’s ability to write, produce, perform and organize have made him an invaluable asset to Arizona’s music culture as he builds momentum to reach the masses. You can find more about Joey by following him on social media @joey_gutos where he keeps up to date on new music, shows and everything else in his world of art and music!