JP Saxe

JP Saxe, full name Jonathan Percy Starker Saxe, is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for intimate, piano-and-guitar-driven pop that blends R&B phrasing with confessional, conversational lyrics. His songwriting often reads like diary entries set to music, focusing on the messy, vulnerable moments of relationships rather than polished romance.

He rose to wide attention with «If the World Was Ending», a 2019 duet with American singer Julia Michaels, his then-girlfriend, released against the backdrop of real-world anxiety that resonated widely; the song earned a Grammy nomination and became a defining moment of his career. Its emotional rawness, built on a simple piano foundation and close vocal harmony, set the tone for much of his subsequent work.

Saxe has continued to release introspective material exploring heartbreak, self-doubt and personal growth, including songs like «Hey Stupid, I Love You» and «Line By Line». His music sits at the intersection of pop, R&B and singer-songwriter traditions, and he has built a reputation for lyrical honesty that resonates particularly with listeners navigating modern relationships and mental health.