Johnny Flynn is a proper, feature-worthy curio, more so than a modern day indie star has any right to be.
One minute he’s revealing that his old man was in 'The Avengers', the next that, as a youngster, he used to work on a fishing boat and then that last night he performed with his band at the Royal Albert Hall. A few moments in his company, then, is enough to know that Master Flynn, 24 years old, will be keeping our attention for quite some time. And that's before even hearing his music.
After releasing two acclaimed 7"s on Young & Lost Club and wowing crowds from Buffalo Bar To Bestival, from the End Of The Road Festival to the Astoria this summer, Johnny Flynn is ready to step things up a gear with the release of 'The Box', his debut single for Vertigo.
Evocative and accessible, touching the heart whilst insisting that you move your feet, 'The Box' is a clear signal that an important new artist has arrived.
Live Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are a sight to behold - think Nick Drake fronting The Pogues at the Underage Festival and you're nearly there. After a Summer of rapturously received festival performances, this Autumn will be spent touring with Jack Penate and Iron & Wine, before heading out to Seattle to record their debut album with Ryan Hadlock who has previously worked with The Gossip, The Strokes and Regina Spektor.
JOHNNY FLYNN & THE SUSSEX WIT LIVE:
26 Oct 2007
Spiegel Tent (with Iron & Wine)
Belfast
27 Oct 2007
Temple Bar (with Iron & Wine)
Dublin
31 Oct 2007
Shepherd’s Bush Empire (with Iron & Wine)
London
1 Nov 2007
The Point (with Iron & Wine)
Cardiff
2 Nov 2007
St George’s Church (with Iron & Wine)
Brighton
3 Nov 2007
Rescue Rooms (with Iron & Wine)
Nottingham
4 Nov 2007
Concert Halls (with Iron & Wine)
Reading
10 Nov 2007
Les Inrocks Festival (with Seasick Steve & Patrick Watson)
Paris
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