Joel "Joey" Hamlet is an American musician, singer and artist inspired by bands like Green Day, Bad Religion, NOFX and a plethora of others. Hamlet was born in San Diego, CA and took a liking to art as a child, spending much of his time drawing his own comic books. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served 8 years and made the rank of Staff Sergeant before being medically retired. After the military, Hamlet took to playing the guitar and writing his own songs as a form of therapy. He now wants to use music and share his own struggles as a way to bring a light into the world and spread awareness about mental health.