“On the cusp of rock stardom” -Earmilk
“One of the most exciting new acts in rock music.” -The Source
Los Angeles, CA (Thursday, June 27th) – Following the success of his most recent release, “Soho” on April 19th, Johnny Nasty Boots releases “Howlin’ and Dying” out today, in preparation for his heavily anticipated full-length EP this fall. Known for his infectious, high-energy rock, Johnny Nasty Boots brings listeners a journey through many realms of rock and roll with this track, from his classic influences to a more experimental side – “Howlin’ and Dying” promises to have something for all lovers of rock.
Listen to the new single here:
https://td.johnnynastyboots.com/howlin
Prior to this single, and the creation of the EP, Johnny’s music was primarily promoted in Mexico, so this release, along with “Soho”, promises to create a strong splash in the American market, and serve as his U.S./American music debut. The EP in total will include five standout tracks that promise to knock your boots off. The music video for “Howlin’ and Dying” is set to be released in July, and the full EP will be released in its entirety tentatively in September.
“Howlin’ and Dying” tunes into both a variety of classic influences & Johnny’s experimental side. Lyrics like “I’m howlin’ and dying, you got me on my knees, I’m howlin’ and dying, you wanna make me bleed,” demonstrate Johnny’s innate ability to convey powerful human emotion, while slamming guitar and unique powerhouse vocals showcase his influences all the way from Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Jack White, Queens of the Stone Age, Jimi Hendrix, and more.
At its core, Howlin’ and Dying is about a woman. Digging deeper, that woman is the classic femme fatale —charming, but absolutely evil. If you want to get to know her, you know there’s no easy way you’ll come out of it clean. Even though you know there will be consequences, you find her still harder and harder to resist.
With Johnny on vocals, guitar, bass, percussion and in charge of the production for both this song and the EP as a whole, he teamed up with Grammy winner Mark Rains (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Tanya Tucker, Marilyn Manson) on engineering and recording the release, as well as Alain Johannes on mixing (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Chris Cornell, Arctic Monkeys), and Jeremy Lubsey handling mastering in Vlado Meller’s studio.
Described by the press and fans as “proof that rock and roll isn’t dead”, Johnny Nasty Boots curates high-powered, energetic, and punchy, heavy jams in his live shows making each set a unique, captivating experience.
“Johnny Nasty Boosts aims to reaffirm their position as trailblazers in the rock genre and continue a string of impressive accolades which included a #1 radio hit in “Deadline” and an international ad placement & sponsorship for Vans with the song “I’m Cursed.” -Muzique Magazine.
“Johnny Nasty Boots is a modern interpretation of the rock, blues, and psychedelic sounds that defined the 60s and 70s, going to the real roots of the rock we enjoy today and finding that core, that energy, and adapting it into something fresh. Some fuzz, a little stoner, a dose of classic rock, and completely honest.” -Johnny Nasty Boots
“??The thing that got me where I am today, more than anything else, has honestly been my love for music. Without the love and passion for what I do, there is no way I would have kept pushing through the challenge of being a musician.” -Johnny Nasty Boots
“I want people to hear Johnny Nasty Boots more than to know, but if I have to put in words one thing to know [about me], I want the world to know that rock and roll is not dead!” -Johnny Nasty Boots
“I don’t think rock and roll is dead, but if it ever is, my party is at the graveyard.” -Johnny Nasty Boots
Upcoming shows for Johnny include
July 6th at the Viper Room (w/ Dirty Mondays),
July 18th at the Whisky a Go Go as direct support for Gilby Clarke,
August 11th at the Redwood Bar,
September 6th at the Whisky a Go Go, as direct support of Blues Vultures feat. Ronny Younkins of KIX.
Johnny Nasty Boots will also be on tour from September 7th to October 31st across the U.S.!