JOHNNY (LP)
At the end of 2021, John Roseboro had no home, no car, no family, and zero dollars zero cents in the bank. After a bad relationship and an even worse break up, he moved to New York City because “here you only need chutzpah.”
At the same time, John would release a successful debut, drawing attention from fellow artists, labels, and the internet, allowing him to tour across the US and Europe. Still seeking stability, Roseboro averaged a song a month, a sonic diary exploring his relationships with God and women. “Johnny” is that diary. The lush post-bossa instrumentation and effortless poetry cover universal themes showing a range of expertise and execution. Dancing and crying at the same time. Hurting and healing at the same time.
The Haitian-American, Brooklyn based, singer-songwriter and visual artist has been making a name for himself in the indie scene, redefining and innovating the genre up and down the coasts. Building off of the likes of Gilberto and Jobim, Roseboro’s post-bossa style carries other similarities to the greats in that his music focuses on personal and social justice, undertaking major concepts such as human rights, love, and religion. Being described as "probably the music that will heal the world... impossible to be indifferent, in voice and soul.”
John cites his upbringing, particularly his living with the Amish and years as a mortician, as informing his playing and perspective. The new artist has received praise from indie giants Field Medic, Thee Sacred Souls, Men I Trust, and Barrie drawing comparisons to King Krule, Steve Lacy, Elliot Smith, and Seu Jorge.
"Johnny" shows an artist determined to move culture forward with no end in sight.
RELEASES
The Empress (single)
Out | March 15, 2023
Catalogue # | LF01
Johnny (LP)
Out | April 5, 2023
Catalogue # | LF02
TOURING
June 2 - New York, NY @ Berlin Under A - TICKETS
June 10 - New York, NY @ 250 Park Ave - 14th Fl - TICKETS
June 30 - Toronto, ON @ Fruit Market Vintage
July 1 - Bracebridge, ON @ Bangers & Jam
July 16 - Fullerton, CA @ Intentional Sound Fest - TICKETS
September 9 - Elizabethtown, NY @ OTIS Fest - TICKETS