Joseph Are ‘Starting Over At The End’ As A Duo On New Single

Portland, Oregon-based folk sister group Joseph released “Starting Over At The End,” their first new music since Allie Closner stepped away from recording and performing with her siblings. Natalie Closner and Meegan Closner will carry the flag forward as a duo following their upcoming 10 Years of Joseph tour.

The three Closner sisters revealed Allie is taking an indefinite hiatus last Friday. Allie teared up as she announced her plan to “pursue other dreams” for the foreseeable future.

Joseph’s last release was their critically-acclaimed 2023 album, The Sun. Natalie directed, produced and edited the video that accompanies “Starting Over At The End.” Luke Niccoli co-wrote, produced and mixed the song.

Natalie Closner shared the following about the new Joseph single:

“Meegan and I wrote this song processing all the complex feelings of ending one life chapter and beginning another. We’ve both been through a lot of change in the last couple years with relationships ending and moving cities and now our band effectively going from three to two. With that much change comes so much loss but also so much gained. It’s not as simple as being sad about not being on the road with our sister, although that sadness is certainly moving through, and it’s not only hope for a dream of the future, although that thrums low underneath it, and it’s not only the sharp fear of the unknown, even though that strikes regularly… it’s all of it at once. It’s always scary starting over cause you’re always starting over at the end.”

Watch Joseph’s “Starting Over The End” video below:

The 10 Years Of Joseph tour begins on September 6 in Minneapolis and continues through October 12. Meegan, Natalie and Allison will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Native Dreamer Kin, by performing the LP in its entirety at each stop.

Find out where you can see Joseph as a trio before they become a duo by scrolling below.