Johanna Warren
Johanna Warren | |
|---|---|
| Born | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician • singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, flute |
| Labels | Carpark Records, Wax Nine Records, Spirit House, Team Love |
| Associated acts | Iron & Wine, Julie Byrne |
| Website | johannawarren |
Johanna Warren is an American singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. To date she has released five LPs.
Early life[]
Johanna was born in St. Petersburg, Florida.[1] She studied classical flute as a child, and started teaching herself guitar at age thirteen.
Career[]
In college, Warren formed indie psych folk band Sticklips. The group released two LPs before disbanding in 2012. She then self-released her first solo record, Fates, in 2013 after touring as a backup vocalist with Iron & Wine for a year in 2012.
Her sophomore solo LP, numun, released in 2015 on Team Love Records,[2] made its way on to several year-end lists, including Stereogum's Best New Bands of 2015.[3] Rolling Stone named her an "Artist You Need to Know."[4]
In 2016 Warren founded Spirit House Records,[5] a "radically artist friendly label for mystics, healers and free spirits"[6] on which she released her third solo album Gemini I.
The conceptual "twin" to Gemini I, 2018's Gemini II[7][8][9] received praise from The New York Times,[10] Pitchfork[11][12] and NPR.[13]
Warren has been touring extensively since 2012. She has toured with Mitski,[14] Julie Byrne,[15] Marissa Nadler,[16] and Xasthur.[17] She was an official performer at SXSW in 2017 and 2018.[18] An herbalist and energy healer, in 2018 Warren traveled solo around the US on a "Plant Medicine Tour," partnering with local herbalists and organic farmers in over 65 cities to raise awareness about the healing powers of plants.[19]
In 2019 Warren announced she would be playing the supporting lead in indie feature film "She the Creator," the debut from writer/director Juliette Wallace.
On May 1, 2020 Warren's fifth studio album Chaotic Good was released on Carpark Records/Wax Nine Records. It received praise from Pitchfork, NPR, and Paste Magazine.[20]
Discography[]
Solo albums[]
- It is Like a Horse. It is Not like Two Foxes (2009) – as Sticklips
- Zemi (2012) – as Sticklips
- Fates (2013)
- numun (2015)
- Gemini I (2016)
- Gemini II (2018)
- Chaotic Good (2020)
Guest appearances[]
- Natalie Merchant album by Natalie Merchant (2014) – Backing vocals on multiple songs[21]
- Not Even Happiness album by Julie Byrne (2017) – Backing vocals on multiple songs[22][23]
- Zoolights album by Forest Veil (2016) – Backing vocals and flute on multiple songs[24]
Filmography[]
FILM[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | She the Creator | Kat | Post production |
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Midnight Gospel | Bob (singing) | Episode 5 |
References[]
- ^ "Johanna Warren Interview". blackonthecanvas.com. June 23, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "Album Review: Johanna Warren – nūmūn". Consequence of Sound. May 15, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Stereogum's 50 Best New Bands of 2015 – Stereogum – Page 2". Stereogum. October 22, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Spotlight on Johanna Warren". Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Addicted Inspirations with Johanna Warren from Spirit House Records". ADDICTED. June 9, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Spirit House Records". Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- ^ "Record Review: Johanna Warren, Gemini II". Portland Mercury. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Johanna Warren's New Album Is like a Seance for the Heart". Willamette Week. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Johanna Warren shares the Origins of her new single, "Hopelessness Has Done Nothing For Me": Stream". Consequence of Sound. January 23, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "The Playlist: Previously Unreleased Hendrix, and 10 More New Songs". Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Johanna Warren: Gemini II Album Review | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ ""inreverse" by Johanna Warren Review | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "Johanna Warren Offers Nocturnal Enlightenment On 'Here To Tell'". NPR. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ "Mitski released 'I Will' from new LP, playing CMJ, touring with Johanna Warren (dates & stream)". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Photos: Behind the Scenes with Julie Byrne & Johanna Warren at Portland's Old Church". Paste. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Marissa Nadler tells us what she's listening to ahead of tour". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Xasthur Going on Acoustic Tour with Johanna Warren". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- ^ "SXSW's Big Third List". Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "Plant Medicine Tour with Johanna Warren". herbrally.com. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- ^ "Johanna Warren points to a new world on "Bed of Nails"". The FADER. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Natalie Merchant – Natalie Merchant". discogs. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "Photos: Behind the Scenes with Julie Byrne & Johanna Warren at Portland's Old Church". Paste. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "Julie Byrne, Johanna Warren". Portland Mercury. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "Zoolights, by Forest Veil". Forest Veil. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
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