Johan is an artist who has always operated with an air of mystery. From using limited biographical information, to using a black and white aesthetic on social media and in his press shots, the Boston-based singer-producer has built a shadowy framework that acts to accentuate his musical delivery—especially with the awaited release of his debut WILDS EP, which we are featuring below right here. Kicking off with the sinister edge of the Vic Mensa-featuring “High In The Woods”, johan showcases off the bat that he's no ordinary pop artist. It's a conclusion that you've probably already arrived at if you have heard previously released “Danger Us” and “sober”, but this EP cements the fact. As you go through the tracks, things lighten up—especially with new offerings “My Friends” and “Reservoir”—but there's definitely a dark thread that bleeds through the entire EP. It is born from a combination of johan’s falsetto and intricate song structure, and it is what makes the release so alluring, overall.
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