Los Angeles-based folk-pop duo JOHNNYSWIM has unveiled their fifth album, When The War Is Over, released on 7 February via their independent imprint, MR AND MRS SWIM LLC. Comprising Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez, daughter of the legendary “Queen of Disco” Donna Summer. The duo continues to captivate audiences with their evocative storytelling and rich harmonies. Days after the album’s release, they delivered a powerful performance of their standout track ‘Dopamine’ alongside rapper and singer Tobe Nwigwe on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Their musical journey has amassed over 575 million global streams, with appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, and CBS Mornings. As part of their tour, they are set to perform in London at Scala with Yasmin Hass on 20 May, followed by a show at Amsterdam’s Tolhuistuin on 21 May.
With nearly two decades in the industry, JOHNNYSWIM has earned widespread acclaim, garnering support from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and The Huffington Post. Their ability to blend folk, pop, and soul has drawn comparisons to artists like Teddy Swims and Alain Clark, while their genre-bending approach, especially on ‘Dopamine’, featuring Nwigwe’s smooth rap verses, evokes shades of Childish Gambino.
When The War Is Over is a deeply introspective 11-track album that explores themes of vulnerability, resilience, and self-realization. The project, produced by Abner Ramirez, mixed by Raul Lopez, and mastered by Jonathan Grant Berlin, is a testament to the duo’s artistry and emotional depth. The album’s focus track, ‘Dopamine’, opens with Nwigwe’s commanding lyricism, layered over a rhythmic drumbeat, shakers, and intricate guitar licks. As Amanda and Abner’s vocals unfold, they weave a narrative of growth and introspection, painting a vivid picture of life’s emotional peaks and valleys. With its lush choral arrangements, dynamic instrumentation, and poignant lyrics, ‘Dopamine’ serves as a striking centerpiece in an album that is both musically and emotionally profound.
When The War Is Over Tracklist:
1. Alchemy
2. Dopamine feat. Tobe Nwigwe
3. Monte Carlo
4. Psilocybin
5. I’m Alright
6. Cuando Salí de Cuba
7. She Checks The Weather
8. Frank Gehry
9. Slow Medicine
10. Los Feliz
11. When The War Is Over
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