LGBTQ+ Voices with The Advocate

I had the honor of working with The Advocate to write a piece for their LGBTQ+ Voices column. Here’s a link! Growing up in Marietta, Georgia, my family belonged to the Southern Baptist fundamentalist church. We went to church every Sunday morning and Wednesday night. The Bible and the surrounding religious community shaped my identity. […]
Religious Trauma Syndrome and the Other Side

My newest album, Religious Trauma Syndrome and the Other Side, is out now! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this happen: Brooke Tomlinson – thank you for helping me cowrite some of these songs, your guidance, inspiration, and encouragement made this album possible. Forever grateful! Nan Kemberling – thank you for the […]
The Other Side

Part 2 of Religious Trauma Syndrome and the Other Side is out now! This includes the brand new track, Give It to Me. A huge thank you to Kris Drenzek for creating this beautiful album cover!
Purple Lake Music Review

I don’t know how I missed it, but Purple Lake reviewed my song “Heaven” back in May. It was very touching and generous interview, and I wanted to share. 🙂 Thank you Purple Lake and Ethan, I appreciate it! Here’s a link. Jonathan Thomas Maiocco’s latest single, “Heaven,” is a profound exploration of personal identity […]
Be Alright

My new song, Be Alright, is out now! It’s been a crazy kinda couple yearsI don’t know what’s realityI packed my bags up and disappearedI’ve been busy treading in the deepSometimes I lose myself when I get scaredStuck in the sea betweenI don’t know where I’m going but I don’t careI don’t even own the […]
Can’t Stop Me Now

My new song, Can’t Stop Me Now, is out now! Been stuck up in my head but lately now I’m presentI don’t know who I am but I’m done second-guessingI got nothing else to loseI’ll be fine if I fallI don’t know how it ends but lately I’m not stressingIf they don’t understand then they […]
Interview with Voyage LA

I recently did an interview with Voyage LA, here’s a link! Hi Jonathan, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? I grew up in Marietta, GA, and ever since I can remember, I loved music. I loved listening to it and how it made me feel. My […]
Interview with A&R Factory

I renectly did an interview with A&R Factory about my upcoming album Religious Trauma Syndrome and the Other Side. Here’s a link! Embark on an introspective journey with Jonathan Thomas Maiocco as we explore the depths of his latest album, “Religious Trauma Syndrome and The Other Side.” This interview doesn’t just skim the surface; it […]
For the First Time

My new song, For the First Time, is out now! I reached the end Of everything And I figured out I’ll only let them down, yeah So, now I won’t pretend I won’t keep it in, no No excuses now Follow all the doubt, yeah I’m falling, oh, yeah I don’t know where I’m going, […]
Interview with Bored City Music

I recently did an interview with Bored City Music about my song Heaven. Here’s a link! Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction? A: I am a queer independent music producer, film composer, and recording artist in Los Angeles. I’m currently creating and releasing my […]