Josh Ritter: Master of Musical Adventures and Lyrical Journeys

Get ready to be whisked away into the dynamic world of Josh Ritter, a musical maestro who transforms everyday experiences into lyrical masterpieces! Known for blending his passions as a musician, author, and blogger, Josh Ritter is someone who always has a way with words, and he’s never short on inspiration.

Ever wonder how it feels to share brand-new songs with the world? Ritter's got a metaphor for that! He compares his experiences to his uncle's adventurous work with the forest service, releasing fish into remote mountain lakes. Imagine seeding a lake with trout—it's just like playing fresh tunes live for the first time. Wild, right?

On a crisp afternoon in late November at Brooklyn Steel, a transformed manufacturing plant in his hometown of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Ritter took a breather from soundcheck before his final epic show of 2025. Fueled by a long year of touring and fresh off the release of I Believe in You, My Honeydew, he cracked open a beer and dove deep into what fuels his unrelenting creativity.

"I’ve got to complete the circle," he explained, looking back at how his relentless songwriting efforts evolve into unforgettable albums and how taking them live creates a full-circle moment. His Brooklyn show featured seven tracks from his new album—each song was like dropping another sneaky trout into the lake, including the captivating "Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)", a track he didn’t even remember writing. Talk about creative magic!

"You ever get so lost in doing something you love that you lose track of time? That’s where the magic happens," Ritter shares, diving into the idea of a muse that guides his creativity. He's constantly dancing with this mystery muse since his debut album days back in college, and it has led him to work with legends like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

Ritter’s globe-trotting curiosity and love for new experiences have taken him from Moscow, Idaho, to the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Now, at 49 and a dad to two spirited daughters, he channels his adventurous spirit into making musical history. Whether he's on stage or off chasing inspiration, Ritter continues to inspire with every note and every word.