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Johnny Dynamite and the Bloodsuckers
12+ albums
new wavesynthpopGarage Rockindieindie rock
about
Johnny Dynamite is the solo alias of synth-centric singer/songwriter and producer John Morisi, though at times Dynamite is joined by his band “The Bloodsuckers”. Inspired by the illustrative work of his grandfather, acclaimed comic book artist and Brooklyn native Pete Morisi, Dynamite took on the name of one of his most iconic characters, an anti hero detective from the underworld; "Johnny Dynamite". Emerging in the mid-2010s as a staple of the Greater New York DIY basement scene, Dynamite eventually settled in Brooklyn himself. Laying down roots after years of touring, Dynamite has taken time to develop his mostly self recorded craft through setting up small bedroom studios across the city (wherever he resides) as well as making a name for himself playing out with his band, establishing his love of rock n’ roll. Known for his visceral, melodic dirges, and off kilter production style, Dynamite carved out a niche for himself in the darker corners of the world of guitar rock. Dynamite’s sound has evolved over the years from heavier pixies meets modest mouse style indie/alternative rock incorporating harmonic chorus laiden guitars to more synth driven and electronic leaning pop music taking influence from the likes of heavy hitters such as Taylor Swift. A multi instrumentalist, and frequent breaker of snare drums, Dynamite is also fluent in the language of the Akai MPC, and Prophet synthesizer. Most notable though is Dynamite’s delivery as a frontman, lyricist, and vocalist, w
