JP Saxe

Jonathan Percy Starker Saxe[1] (born March 23, 1993), known professionally as JP Saxe, is a Grammy nominated Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his collaboration with American singer Julia Michaels titled "If the World Was Ending" which was released on October 17, 2019.

JP Saxe
Birth nameJonathan Percy Starker Saxe
Born (1993-03-23) 23 March 1993
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
Years active2017–present

Career

2017–18: Both Can Be True: Part 1

Between April 2017 and March 2018, JP Saxe released the singles, "Changed", "Anybody Else" and "The Few Things". In November 2018, he released "25 in Barcelona" as the lead single from his debut EP. He released his debut EP, Both Can Be True: Part 1, on November 8, 2018.

2019–present: Hold It Together

He released the singles "Same Room" and "Women Who Look Like You" between June and August 2019. He released "If the World Was Ending" as the lead single from his second EP. He released "Sad Corny Fuck" as the second single from his second EP, in February 2020. He released his second EP, Hold It Together, on February 7, 2020. It peaked at number 53 on the Canadian Albums Chart. He features on Lennon Stella's single "Golf on TV". In April 2020, JP Saxe and Julia Michaels, re-released "If the World Was Ending" with other artists including Sam Smith, H.E.R., Alessia Cara, Niall Horan, Keith Urban and Finneas O'Connell, who produced the song. Each artist filmed their part on their phones from their homes while self-isolating and features on the music video. All proceeds benefit Doctors Without Borders, and the video ends with a special message from a participating doctor about the impact of COVID-19 on countries where many of the doctors are stationed. In a statement, Saxe and Michaels said, "We are so grateful for the incredible work being done by those on the frontlines during this global pandemic. At a time when it can sometimes feel like 'the world is ending', we thank all of the healthcare workers, first responders, and essential workers who are helping so many people in need. Please stay home, stay safe (and don't actually go over!)"[2]

His song "Same Room" was shortlisted for the 2020 SOCAN Songwriting Prize.[3]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions
CAN
[4]
Both Can Be True: Part 1 —
Hold It Together 53
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As lead artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[9]		 AUS
[10]		 AUT
[11]		 DEN
[12]		 IRE
[13]		 NZ
[14]		 SWE
[15]		 SWI
[16]		 UK
[17]		 US
[18]
"Changed"[19] 2017 —————————— non-album singles
"Anybody Else"[20] ——————————
"The Few Things"[21]
(solo or with Charlotte Lawrence)		 2018 ——————————
"25 in Barcelona"[5][upper-alpha 1] —————————— Both Can Be True: Part 1
"Same Room"[22] 2019 —————————— non-album singles
"Women Who Look Like You"[23]
(featuring Guapdad 4000)		 ——————————
"If the World Was Ending"
(featuring Julia Michaels)		 1329653917
[24]		20
[25]		32561427 Hold It Together
"Sad Corny Fuck"[7] 2020 ——————————
"Hey Stupid, I Love You"[29] —————————— TBA
"A Little Bit Yours"[30] 86—————————
"Kissin' in the Cold"[31]
(with Julia Michaels)		 ——————[upper-alpha 2]———— Non-album single
"Line by Line"[33]
(with Maren Morris)		 2021 96—————[upper-alpha 3]———— TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Title Year Album
"Golf on TV"
(Lennon Stella featuring JP Saxe)[35]		 2020 Three. Two. One.
"Maybe Don't"
(Maisie Peters featuring JP Saxe)[36]		 non-album single

Notes
  1. "25 in Barcelona" also features on the EP Hold It Together.
  2. "Kissin' in the Cold" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 32 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[32]
  3. "Line by Line" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 39 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[34]

References
  1. "Credits / If the World Was Ending (feat. Julia Michaels) / Jp Saxe". Tidal. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  2. "JP Saxe, Julia Michaels Recruit Stars for 'If the World Was Ending'". Rolling Stone. April 30, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  3. Allie Gregory, "SOCAN Announces 2020 Songwriting Prize Finalists". Exclaim!, July 16, 2020.
  4. "Chart History JP Saxe (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  5. "JP Saxe Explores the Ups and Downs Of Relationships in 'Both Can Be True: Part 1': Premiere". Billboard. November 8, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  6. "Both Can Be True: Part 1". Apple Music. November 8, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  7. "JP Saxe Drops Debut EP Hold It Together, Preps for European Tour Dates Supporting Lennon Stella". Billboard. February 7, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  8. "Hold It Together". Apple Music. February 7, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  9. "Chart History JP Saxe (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  10. "Discography JP Saxe". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  11. "Discographie JP Saxe". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  12. "Discography JP Saxe". danishcharts.dk. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  13. "Discography JP Saxe". irishcharts.com. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  14. "Discography JP Saxe". charts.org.nz. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  15. "Discography JP Saxe". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  16. "Discographie JP Saxe". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  17. "JP SAXE FT JULIA MICHAELS | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  18. "Chart History JP Saxe (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  19. "Changed - single". Apple Music. April 27, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  20. "Anybody Else - single". Apple Music. October 6, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  21. "The Few Things - single". Apple Music. March 9, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  22. "Same Room - single". Apple Music. June 28, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  23. "Women Who Look Like You - single". Apple Music. August 28, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  24. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. May 15, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  25. "NZ Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  26. "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2020 Singles". ARIA. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  27. "Austrian certifications – JP Saxe" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  28. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 20, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  29. "JP Saxe Strikes A Nerve With "Hey Stupid, I Love You"". idolator. June 25, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  30. "A Little Bit Yours – Single by JP Saxe". Apple Music. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  31. "Kissin' In The Cold – Single by JP Saxe & Julia Michaels". Apple Music. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  32. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 21, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  33. "Line By Line – Single by JP Saxe & Maren Morris". Apple Music. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  34. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  35. "Golf on TV – Single". Apple Music. February 15, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  36. "Maybe Don't– Single". Apple Music. September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.


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