Jonny Tarr is a Welsh-born, San Diego-based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Tarr attended the renowned Paul McCartney School for the Performing Arts in Liverpool (LIPA), where he earned a degree in music. Upon graduating, he toured across Europe, Japan and the States, before relocating to the States 13 years ago.

Since relocating to the States, Tarr has toured with Foreigner, and opened for the likes of The Family Stone, Victor Wooten, and Ozomatli. He also became a Taylor Guitars artist.

Tarr’s latest album, the self-produced The Rules sees him incorporating both electronic and acoustic instrumentation and draws influence from The Weeknd, The Killers, Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates, and The Police paired with his blue-eyed soul-like vocals. The album helped him earn Best Pop Artist Award at last year’s San Diego Music Awards and earned nominations for Best Pop Album and Best Album of the Year for this year’s San Diego Music Awards.

“Love Language,” The Rules‘ latest single is a slick and hook-driven synthesis of Roy Ayers, Hall & Oates blue-eyed soul and Rush Midnight-like funk that’s simultaneously dance floor and lounge friendly — and sounds as though it could have been released in 1975, 1985 or earlier this year.