Johnston's songs are often praised for their literary quality - and deservedly so - but they also hit you on a gut level. As a young man, Johnston was drawn to both the raw energy of punk and the austere beauty of Paul McCartney's vocal melodies.When it came out in 1992, Rolling Stone and Spin hailed Can You Fly as a masterpiece. Robert Christgau called it "a perfect album." Its success led to a major label deal with Elektra, for whom Johnston released "This Perfect World" in 1994. Not only did that album showcase Johnston's increasing sophistication and range as a songwriter, but it also included his breakthrough hit, "Bad Reputation." In an age where the Internet has greatly diminished the power of radio to dictate artistic success, Johnston is poised for perhaps the most exciting stage of his career. At this point, though, it isn't about destiny. Johnston fulfilled that a long time ago. Now, it's about joy - both for Johnston and his fans.
http://www.freedyjohnston.com/
Jaymay has been described by the BBC as being the "darling of the New York 'Anti-Folk' scene", and by the New York Times as a "big name...for the indie universe". Jaymay appeared on the TV-show Late Night With Conan O'Brien and on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. She has collaborated with Kevin Devine on the songs "Brother's Blood", "Time to Burn" and "Murphy's Song", with Cheyenne on "Write It Down in Red", and with Dirty on Purpose on "Light Pollution, Like Bees". In 2010, it was announced she would provide guest vocals on art-metal band Goes Cube's second full-length studio album, In Tides And Drifts. She is also featured on the My Cousin, The Emperor songs "Burly, Old Couch" and "Somedays" from "The Subway EPs, Vol. I: Prospect Park West" released March 2011.
http://www.jaymaymusic.com/
In 2005, Smith moved to Brooklyn and has since focused on writing fiction and performing as a songwriter/folk singer. His first EP "All the Cars My Friends Stole" was featured as a "New & Noteworthy" release on iTunes in Spring of 2010. Currently, he is working on a full length studio album with members of Wye Oak, Arbouretum & the Baltimore Afro-beat society.
http://www.flanagansmith.com/
