SwedenJosé González is the #17,116 most-subscribed YouTube creator worldwide and #125 in Sweden, with 208K subscribers and 132.7M total views across 144 videos. José González is known as guitarist, musician and singer.
Biography
José Gabriel González is a Swedish indie folk singer-songwriter and guitarist from Gothenburg. He is also a member of the band Junip, along with Tobias Winterkorn. As of 2026, he has released five solo studio albums.
Channel description
José González has delivered a new album, Against the Dying of the Light, a companion and further meditation on the themes of his critically acclaimed album, Local Valley. Where Local Valley turned inward toward place, language, and personal reflection, this new record widens its gaze, becoming an urgent call to preserve the light of humanity with all its flaws, at a moment when, technology increasingly shapes how we think, feel, and relate to one another.
Across the album, González works within a deliberately minimal framework, pushing his familiar palette to new heights through subtle variation, restraint, and detail. Each song unfolds with its own distinct character, proving how much emotional and musical range can be achieved within self-imposed limitations. Written in English, Swedish, and Spanish, the record reflects his Swedish-Argentine roots and frames its humanist message as a global one rather than a purely personal or political statement.
Latest videos Channel ↗
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José González - Losing Game (Sick) (Official Music Video)
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Thank you for exceeding my expectations on tour! See you at the next one 🩶
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“Down The Line” live from Chicago earlier in the tour.
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“Heartbeats” live from Portland this weekend 🩶
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“Pajarito” live in NYC on Saturday night—thanks for a great show 🦜
Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does José González have?
- 208K subscribers — #17,116 worldwide, #125 in Sweden.
- When did José González start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Oct 2014.
- What awards has José González won?
- Recognitions include Musikexportpriset.