I'm a huge fan of Josh Tillman, and have to say I'd be massively surprised to discover he's linked in any way to anything dodgy. He's a down to earth guy, used to be the drummer for Fleet Foxes before branching out on his own. He's just released his third album, and while I haven't heard it yet he's been getting more and more popular and more exposure.. Which may lead him into the path of more 'connected' film directors and other (bigger) celebrities. I didn't know about his links with beyonce and gaga actually.

I remember him saying he grew up in a religious family; his father would be on stage giving talks or sermons or whatever to his local crowd, but as a result of his childhood he's an atheist, but has retained all the charm and wit and ability to hold a crowd that his father held.. If he wasn't a musician he could easily be a stand up comedian.

He's said he hates the name Joshua for it's religious connotations. But again, his music conveys lots of ideological and religious themes with a sarcy, sharp wit and a modern, sexy slant on a lot of it too.

Idk just my musings and thoughts. I hope this connection hasn't put anyone off seeing him live as he really is immense, and IMO his first two albums are modern classics, I have high hopes for the new one.

First album: lots of bible related lyrics "John the baptist, took Jesus Christ, down to the river on a Friday night. They talked about Mary, like a couple of boys" Second album: big orchestral pieces, talks mainly about his life and finding his love who he married in the run up to the album.