Episode 181: Johnny Dynamite

Johnny Dynamite joins Tom for Episode 181 of Look At My Records! The Brooklyn synth-pop king just released his second solo album, Sleeveless, on Born Losers Records, and it builds off of the dark and dreamy sound of his 2020 debut, Heartbroken. Like that record, Sleeveless sees Dynamite leaning heavily into synth-driven arrangements and electronic production to create songs that tell vivid stories, both based in reality and fiction. Listen to our interview to hear about how Johnny got his stage name, Johnny Dynamite, from a comic book character that his late grandfather Pete Morisi created, the lyrical inspiration behind the album’s dramatic and theatrical first single, “Triflin’ Kids,” the recording process behind Sleeveless, and more. Plus, Johnny picked some great records from Nirvana, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and more. You can follow along with his picks via the official playlist for Episode 181.  You can purchase Sleeveless on limited edition red blob vinyl via Born Losers Records. You can stream the record on your platform of choice. Keep up with Dynamite by following him on Instagram and liking him on Facebook.