New Jersey songwriter Gregory McLoughlin unveils “Businessman,” the lead single from his self-titled debut album arriving December 12. Grounded in honesty and human connection, the album reflects McLoughlin’s street-level approach to performance — one man, one song, one listener at a time. His journey began in Westchester County, took root in the Bronx, and bloomed through years of steady work with BuzzUniverse. A chance cassette of the Grateful Dead showed him that music could be a community, not just a craft, and that spirit carries through every lyric and bassline.
When the pandemic silenced stages, McLoughlin built his own — hosting the online “Thank God It’s Monday” sessions and busking for strangers with nothing but heart and nerve. These small moments became the foundation of his storytelling. The new single “Businessman” captures his reflections on responsibility and power in a song as concise as it is compelling, while the full album ties together tales of grace, grit, and connection that define his journey as a working musician.