ANOHNI and The Johnsons
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1995 in New York, New York, United States
- Active: 1995 - present
Biography
*ANOHNI* and The Johnsons is a musical ensemble fronted by the English-born, New York-based singer and artist *ANOHNI*. Initially known as Antony and the Johnsons, the group gained widespread critical acclaim for their unique blend of chamber pop, soul, and avant-garde music. Their sound is defined by *ANOHNI*'s distinctive, emotive vibrato and lush, orchestral arrangements. The group's 2005 album, 'I Am a Bird Now', won the prestigious Mercury Prize and featured collaborations with artists like *Lou Reed* and *Boy George*. After a period focused on solo electronic work, *ANOHNI* revived the group name for the 2023 album 'My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross' on #Secretly Canadian#.
Genres
ANOHNI and The Johnsons Discography
- Antony and the Johnsons (2000) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- I Fell in Love With a Dead Boy (2001) - EP - rated 3.57/5
- The Lake (2004) - EP - rated 3.73/5
- Hope There's Someone (2005) - Single - rated 4.19/5
- You Are My Sister (2005) - EP - rated 3.59/5
- I Am a Bird Now (2005) - Album - rated 3.44/5
- Another World (2008) - EP - rated 3.78/5
- The Crying Light (2009) - Album - rated 3.62/5
- Swanlights (2010) - Album - rated 3.17/5
- Cut the World (2012) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross (2023) - Album - rated 3.77/5
Members
- Anohni - lead vocals, piano (1995–Present)
- Maxim Moston - violin (1999–Present)
- Julia Kent - cello (1999–Present)
- Rob Moose - guitar, violin (2004–Present)
- Doug Wieselman - guitar, clarinet, saxophone (2004–Present)
- Gael Rakotondrabe - piano (2010–Present)
- Jimmy Hogarth - guitar (2023–Present)
- Leo Abrahams - guitar, piano (2023–Present)
- Sam Dixon - bass (2023–Present)
- Chris Vatalaro - drums (2023–Present)
- Mazz Swift - violin (2023–Present)
- Johanna Constantine - dancer (1995–Present)
- Joan Wasser - viola (1999–2005)
- Jeff Langston - bass (2000–2009)
- Parker Kindred - drums (2004–2009)