Artist description Josh Johnson's style of songwriting is reminiscent of the musical heritage of the 60’s, when lyrical meanings and musical feelings aimed not simply to entertain, but to move people deeply. With his debut release Scars, Josh acheives a musical identity that communicates emotional depth through rich harmony and melodic texture, engaging vocal expression, and vulnerably genuine lyrical substance.

Music Style Adult Alternative

Musical Influences U2, Dave Matthews, Live, Jeff Buckley, Pearl Jam

Similar Artists U2, Dave Matthews, Live, Jeff Buckley

Artist History “As a songwriter I want to express real life personal stories in a universal way; as a performer, I want to embrace passionate feelings in a genuine manner. My songs span a wide gamut of themes. Some of my music communicates a tension arising between the reality of the outer world and the reality of the inner world of the mind (ex. Whirlpools), some of my music speaks of the beauty of love while simultaneously depicting the loss of that very same love (ex. Wildest Dreams), it’s all very conflicted. But whatever the case may be, I like to let the music speak for itself,” Josh Johnson says. His debut solo release Scars not only speaks for itself, but speaks of an artist with the substance to carve himself a permanent place in the music industry. “My goals are simply to move people with the intense emotion I feel while singing my music.” Josh is no stranger to the live music scene in Austin Texas. While attending The University of Texas, he fronted the band Thursday’s Jam Session, and sang with Schrodinger’s Cat. By the time Josh graduated from college he had developed an impressive performance resume: singing in just about all the major music venues in Austin, opening for Young M.C., and performing live on national television for the Roseanne Barr Talk Show. After graduating from college with a degree in Psychology, he entered the real world with a job in sales. Unfortunately for Josh, he had a sizable credit card debt that basically represented 5 years of zealous college partying (fortunately for Josh :)), and making a decent living was high on his priority list. “I was trying to live two lives at the same time, one as a hardworking sales rep, and one as a hard working musician” The disparity between Josh’s corporate world schedule and his music world schedule, eventually caused a parting of paths with his involvement in Schrodinger’s Cat. For Josh, leaving the band didn’t mean leaving music behind. “Songwriting had become a deeply engaging activity for me. Singing in a cover band, by comparison, wasn’t as fun anymore.” Josh fell quite comfortably into the role of a singer/songwriter. He spent a lot of time writing songs, and testing them out with solo performances at various coffee shops and pubs throughout Austin. After compiling an impressive catalogue of about 30 original songs, Josh began producing and recording his album Scars. Josh Johnson’s debut album has already garnered some major attention in the industry. One of the songs from the album Scars was recently pitched to a representative from Sony/ATV Music Publishing, who decided to ‘pick up’ the song! Armed with a full length original CD scheduled for release in late 2002, and an ever-increasing drive to have music a part of his life, Josh sets out on the next leg of his musical journey. “The determination that I have developed, coupled with my confidence on stage, make me a valuable commodity to anyone looking to make money in the music industry. This is what I love to do; these are the things I was made for. My childhood dreams are still alive and gaining force day by day.”

Albums Scars

Location Austin, TX - USA

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