About

JUSTIN KLUMP is an emerging Folk Rock singer-songwriter based out of Portland, OR. Since his first release in 2006, Justin has established himself as an authentic and highly talented songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer.

Justin was raised with a deep love and appreciation for music of all styles. The grandson of a symphony conductor, Justin began playing the piano at the age of 5. After wanting to learn how to play "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd and falling in love with the music of Dave Matthews Band, Justin picked up a guitar for the first time at the age of 15. Over the next year, he developed his technique by practicing up to 8 hours each day. A year later, Justin began writing songs and quickly developed a keen sense for composing beautiful melodies and penning engaging lyrics. In 2003, Seattle P.I. named Justin one of the "Top 21 Artists Under 21” and wrote, "[Justin's] acoustic guitar and heart-on-sleeve lyrics will make you wish you’d never stopped keeping that personal journal!”

In September 2006, Justin self-released a 6-song EP entitled "Something for September". Attracting national attention with the release, indie-music.com wrote, "Klump looks into people's hearts and souls, and he manages to put some of the most conflicting feelings into words." Minor 7th Acoustic Guitar Magazine also highlighted the release saying, "23-year-old singer-songwriter Justin Klump took a road less traveled for a teen…immersing himself in the rigors of classical guitar study and obviously earning some artistic capital in the process."

Two years later, Justin released his first full-length album, "Thousand Mile Dream". In their review, Music City Unsigned in Nashville, TN wrote, "You need to check out ‘Thousand Mile Dream’…from the super-catchy ‘A Song for You’ to the tender poignancy of ‘Someday Soon’, Justin Klump writes and plays honest, introspective acoustic pop folk music that will warm your heart and your mood."

Touring in support of the album in 2009 and 2010, Justin logged well over 100,000 miles across the U.S. A few highlights included co-headlining the Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series, performing live on AM Northwest (ABC), and showcasing at the National Association of Campus Activities west conference. In July 2011, he released a 4-song EP entitled, "Life. Longing. Love. Acoustic Sessions, Volume 1." In the same month, he released a music video for his song, "I Love You So", which has received thousands of views on YouTube and has been featured by Bourgeois Guitars, Sounds That Matter, 101.9 KINK.fm and Berklee College of Music, among many others.

Justin Klump is currently writing, and touring regularly throughout the United States. His forthcoming album is due out in early 2012.

Here’s a young man whose voice and guitar play will knock your socks off.

– Entertainment World

Acoustic guitar and heart-on-sleeve lyrics will make you wish you'd never stopped keeping that personal journal.

– Seattle Post-Intelligencer

A subtle lyricist with a simple, endearing voice that delivers near perfect summertime tunes.

– Willamette Week

Discography

Life. Longing. Love. (EP)

Released: July 5, 2011

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I Love You So (Single)

Released: Feb 09, 2011

Purchase on iTunes

Live at Downbeat Sounds

Released: July 7, 2009

Available at shows/concerts

Thousand Mile Dream

Released: Nov 18, 2008

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Something for September (EP)

Released: Jan 01, 2006

Available at shows/concerts

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