Jay-Jay Johanson is a mesh of contradictions.
A songwriter steeped in pop classicism, his embrace of electronic production moves him comfortably out of this sphere.
Sugar sweet melodies matched to often barbed lyrics, his fascination with the darker side of life stands out from the pack.
New album 'Opium' will be released on June 8th, with Clash able to premiere sample cut 'NDE'.
“It's frightening,” he sings, “but yet so delightful…”
Wisps of vocodered vocals surrounded Johansen, the machine-led tapestry of sound tumbling forth as the Swedish artist intones those oddly beguiling lyrics.
Check it out now.
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