Phuket Johnson

See the world through the eyes of Phuket Johnson. The new vision pioneered by former members of festival favorite, award-winning Wicked Jones and two- time Queen City award winner Amittai Blakk is one of love, life, resilience and strength in the face of diversity; a message of Resistance; a message of Hope. Fleeing the restrictions of any traditional genre, Phuket Johnson take risks to create their unique and innovative sound by... More

See the world through the eyes of Phuket Johnson. The new vision pioneered by former members of festival favorite, award-winning Wicked Jones and two- time Queen City award winner Amittai Blakk is one of love, life, resilience and strength in the face of diversity; a message of Resistance; a message of Hope. Fleeing the restrictions of any traditional genre, Phuket Johnson take risks to create their unique and innovative sound by seamlessly blending Rock and R&B into a visceral soundscape. Drawing from diverse influences, including Prince, AC/DC, Lenny Kravitz, Parliament Funkadelic, and Rage Against the Machine, the established sound is simultaneously insistent, intense and sultry. The first three singles from Phuket Johnson include They Keep Flappin’ Their Gums, about maintaining independent thought through the press of dis-information from all sides; What Luck, urging the listener to remain stalwart in the face of contradictory and complex emotions; and Just Know That, a missive to be strong by allowing your lover to provide you that strength. One listen to these first three singles will leave the listener eagerly anticipating the release of the next... Less