Father John Misty is a stage name adopted by American singer and songwriter Joshua Michael Tillman, whose music paints languid, sadly beautiful portraits of love and life on the margins with the moody depth of Nick Drake and the country-influenced textures of Will Oldham. Tillman adds a touch of dark humor to his Father John Misty persona, especially in his observations of his characters, though it tends to flow with the contemplative, world-weary tone of his songs rather than disturbing it. He also favors rich, expansive arrangements that complement the sweep of his melodies and the expressive reach of his voice. The second FJM album, 2015's I Love You, Honeybear, was a landmark effort with its carefully crafted sound and arch lyrics, 2017's Pure Comedy favored a cooler, more elegant approach, and 2022's Chloë and the Next 20th Century set Misty's sardonic lyricism against cinematic orchestral arrangements and '70s-styled AM radio singer/songwriter instrumentals.

- From Allmusic.com