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Johnny Flynn
Biography
The story: Toby moved into a flat with Transgressive Records signing Jeremy Warmsley, who in turn introduced him to fellow prospective flat-sharer, Johnny.
Eventually all choosing the same Camden abode (capped with Jeremy collaborator/Three Trapped Tigers creator Tom Rogerson as a fourth resident), Johnny was then predominantly (whilst still is) an actor who was rarely in at home, usually touring the country in plays.
One day, though, he invited Tim and Toby to witness a two-piece performance of himself and fellow friend Matt Edmonds at the Lock Tavern. The music was rousing, ramshackle, touching folk-blues-whatever, doused in innocence yet wisdom that belied years. After a particularly triumphant main support show at Blue Flowers in Chiswick alongside luminaries such as Jamie T and Adele, Transgressive offered to manage Johnny as their first (and sole) artist on such terms.
A deal was quickly sparked for two singles with Young & Lost Club for the rare ‘The Epic Tale of Tom & Sue' / ‘Ode To A Mare Trod Ditch' releases, before deal points were concluded for a fuller, multi-album arrangement with Universal, through its Vertigo Records imprint.
Flynn's debut LP ‘A Larum' (produced by Ryan Hadlock) was released in 2008 to exceptional acclaim, and gained a prestigious Stateside release via Lost Highway Records. Tours with recording and live band The Sussex Wit (featuring Adam Beach, the aforementioned Edmonds, cellist Joe Zeitlin and Flynn's sister Lillie) have been rapturously received, scaling extensive jaunts across North and South America, Europe and the UK.
A second album from this inspirational artist beckons for the mid-part of 2009.
Releases
News
28-Jul - Johnny Flynn - Barnacled Warship - Stunning new video
You can watch the genius video for Johnny's new single "Barnacled Warship" HERE NOW.... The second single to be taken from his "Been Listening" album is out on a limited 7" and download on 16th August.... more details after the jump...
Read More »12-Jul - Johnny Flynn - Headline Tour Pre-Order, New Single, Mumford and Sons dates
Johnny Flynn and The Sussex Wit have announced a new headline tour of the UK... Tickets available early and exclusively HERE full dates and single details after the jump...
Read More »07-Jun - Johnny Flynn - Been Listening OUT NOW in UK + Europe
'Been Listening', the brand new album from Johnny Flynn, is OUT NOW (Monday June 7th) on standard CD, digital download, deluxe double CD, and deluxe double vinyl+free download formats. Itunes Links for each terrirory, and instore details after the jump...
Read More »02-Jun - Johnny Flynn - Instores
Johnny Flynn will be playing a number of instores to celebrate the release of "Been Listening" Including Rise in Bristol, Rough Trade East in London and Resident in Brighton. Details after the jump or at www.johnny-flynn.com
Read More »05-May - Johnny Flynn - Video / Pre-order / New Live Dates
"Kentucky Pill" the first single from Johnny Flynn's remarkable second album "Been Listening" is available as a free download here:
www.johnny-flynn.com
Where you can also pre-order the album on very limited edition 2xcd set with lavish artwork and a second CD of intimate demo recordings, or 2x12" with the "Sweet William EP" on vinyl for the first time. Click READ MORE for details on the video and new live dates and ticket links...
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26-Apr - Johnny Flynn - New video for Kentucky Pill
NME has the exclusive on this video for today: TO WATCH IT CLICK HERE and visit www.johnny-flynn.com to pre-order the limited edition of the new album.
Read More »12-Apr - Johnny Flynn - Listen to Kentucky Pill the new single now...
Visit www.myspace.com/johnnyflynn to hear the forthcoming new single from the album "Been Listening".
Read More »30-Mar - Johnny Flynn - "Been Listening" New album announced
Been Listening, a new album from Johnny Flynn, is due for release in the UK, Europe, Japan and Australia on 7th June 2010. An American release will follow later in the year - further details to follow.
Following Flynn's debut album ‘A Larum', Been Listening features guest collaborations with Laura Marling and Anna Calvi.
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25-Mar - Johnny Flynn - Johnny Flynn full UK Headline Tour + European dates with Mumford And Sons
The dates will be performed with full band, The Sussex Wit and act as a pre-cursor for his soon-to-be-announced and much-anticipated, second album.
Ahead of this, a main support to Mumford & Sons in Europe will occur for the duration of April with a full UK headline tour in May.
The full list of dates - which culminate in a solo tour of the Highlands - are as follows (along with full box office and venue details).
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16-Feb - Johnny Flynn - Exclusive New Song...
Johnny Flynn is proud to open the debut Communion Compilation with an unreleased song "In The Honour Of Industry"... click "read more" for order details...
Read More »07-Jan - Johnny Flynn - UK full band tour announced
Johnny Flynn will tour the UK in February, debuting new material from his as-yet-untitled second album scheduled for release May 2010.
Playing a selection of intimate UK venues with his band The Sussex Wit, plus a solo London performance as part of the inaugural HMV Next Big Thing Festival, Flynn and the band will also travel to Austin, Texas in March for the South X South West Music Conference.
Further dates to coincide with the album's release will be announced shortly.
Please click on Read more for full dates and ticket links...
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27-Nov - Johnny Flynn - Sweet William limited edition EP out now....
Johnny is currently in the studio working on the follow up to "A Larum" but in the meantime we have a stunning new EP of four new songs that will not feature on the new record.
The Sweet William EP is available now to download or on limited edition CD here for more info click read more...
03-Nov - Johnny Flynn - T-shirt club + New EP + Screen Printed Posters... and album news...
The second in a series of online-only T-shirt designs for Johnny's 'T-shirt Club' is now available to purchase.
For further information and to order now, please visit www.johnny-flynn.com and view the 'shop' page.
From the very same section, remember that you can now order and receive an advance copy of the brand-new 'Sweet William' EP (otherwise out in shops from November 30th). The release comprises four brand-new songs - 'The Mountain Is Burning', 'Trains (Rose, Mary & Time)', 'Sweet William' and 'Drum'.... More info this way...
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25-Aug - Johnny Flynn - New Tour / Song / T-shirt Club
Following his recent performance with Laura Marling at the Royal Festival Hall, Johnny Flynn announces an intimate UK solo tour.
A rare chance to see Johnny playing solo, in support of his forthcoming new EP, he'll be heading out across the country.
Dates and tickets on the read more link, along with news of a new song and t-shirt club...
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