Jesus Piece, courtesy Kayla Menze. This week we feature Ryan Oakes’ exploration of masked mental health issues, Joseph’s affirmation, the industry savior faire of Tdot illdude, McKinley Dixon’s mournful tribute track, the never-ending nightmare of Jesus Piece and the passing acceptance of the inevitable with Lucero and Lucy Kruger &…

Joseph performs at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley on April 28, 2022. Karen Goldman/STAFF. BERKELEY — Before sister act Joseph found unexpected success with 2016 album I’m Alone, No You’re Not, the sisters Closner spent several years gigging in bars by themselves, with only their voices and eldest sister…

Allison Closner, Meegan Closner and Natalie Schepman of Joseph. Courtesy photo. Most bands use the time between releasing albums to recharge. But for two members of soulful Portland folk-rock sister trio Joseph, the break between 2016 sophomore breakout LP I’m Alone, No You’re Not, and the just-released Good Luck, Kid included a…