JP Saxe

Biography

Jonathan Percy Starker Saxe (born March 23, 1993) is a Canadian singer. The grandson of musician János Starker, he is best known for his 2019 single "If the World Was Ending" (featuring Julia Michaels), which peaked within the top 30 of both the Canadian Hot 100 and Billboard Hot 100.

2017–2018: Both Can Be True: Part 1

Between April 2017 and March 2018, Saxe released the singles, "Changed×Changed21 April 2017 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Changed4:39", "Anybody Else×Anybody Else6 October 2017 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Anybody Else3:36" and "The Few Things×The Few Things9 March 2018 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1The Few Things4:04". In November 2018, he released "25 in Barcelona" as the lead single from his debut EP. He released his debut EP, Both Can Be True: Part 1, on November 8, 2018.

2019–2021: Hold It Together and Dangerous Levels of Introspection

Saxe released the singles "Same Room×Same Room28 June 2019 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Same Room3:53" and "Women Who Look Like You×Women Who Look Like You28 August 2019 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Women Who Look Like You3:06" between June and August 2019. He released "If the World Was Ending" featuring Julia Michaels as the lead single from his second EP. He released "Sad Corny Fuck" as the second single from his second EP, in February 2020. He released his second EP, Hold It Together×Hold It Together7 February 2020 · EPSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 6 tracks125 in Barcelona3:132If the World Was Ending3:323Sad Corny Fuck3:4143 Minutes3:315Explain You3:186Hold It Together3:39, on February 7, 2020. It peaked at number 53 on the Canadian Albums Chart. He features on Lennon Stella's single "Golf on TV×Golf On TV14 February 2020 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Golf on TV3:12".
In April 2020, Saxe and Michaels re-released "If the World Was Ending" with other artists including Sam Smith, H.E.R., Alessia Cara, Sabrina Carpenter, Niall Horan, Keith Urban and Finneas O'Connell, who produced the song. Each artist filmed their part on their phones from their homes while self-isolating and features on the music video. Saxe explained that the collaboration was inspired by covers of the song he saw online, and he then texted the featured artists to ask if they'd want to get involved. All proceeds benefit Doctors Without Borders, where one of Saxe's friends worked, and the video ends with a special message from a participating doctor about the impact of COVID-19 on countries where many of the doctors are stationed. In a statement, Saxe and Michaels said, "We are so grateful for the incredible work being done by those on the frontlines during this global pandemic. At a time when it can sometimes feel like 'the world is ending', we thank all of the healthcare workers, first responders, and essential workers who are helping so many people in need. Please stay home, stay safe (and don't actually go over!)"
His song "Same Room" was shortlisted for the 2020 SOCAN Songwriting Prize.
He released his debut studio album Dangerous Levels of Introspection×Dangerous Levels of Introspection25 June 2021 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 13 tracks14:30 in Toronto3:572Like That2:543More of You2:344Here’s Hopin’3:215I Shouldn’t Be Here1:446Dangerous Levels of Introspection3:547If the World Was Ending3:298Tension4:099What Keeps Me From It2:3010For Emilee3:2611Line by Line3:2612A Little Bit Yours3:4813Sing Myself to Sleep2:06 on June 25, 2021.

2022–present: A Grey Area

In 2023, Saxe participated in an all-star recording of Serena Ryder's single "What I Wouldn't Do", which was released as a charity single to benefit Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.
In April 2023, he released "I Don't Miss You", co-written with John Mayer.
On September 22, 2023, he released his sophomore studio album A Grey Area×A Grey Area8 September 2023 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 13 tracks1Old Times Sake (Epigraph by Yesika Salgado)1:082I Don't Miss You3:383Anywhere3:114Caught Up on You3:275Everything Ends2:146Someone Else's Home3:047Fear & Intuition2:558Who You Thought I'd Be3:109Moderación (Con Camilo)3:2010All My Shit Is in My Car2:3011The Good Parts3:1812When You Think of Me3:3013If Love Ends3:08 via Arista Records.
On October 27, 2025, Saxe sang the Canadian national anthem before game 3 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. His performance received criticism from social media users, including him changing the lyrics from "Our home and native land" to "Our home on native land".