Axella Johannesson

Review:"Axella Johannesson's unique voice makes her stick out next to strumming waifs-with-guitars. In fact, her husky vocals sound more than appropriate next to the psychedelia-tinged, guitar-heavy songs about pub life, break-ups and depression. Truly beautiful in an understated way." (Listen.com)


Review:"Very honest and heartfelt. With pounding bass and drums, husky vocals, a subtle sense of humour and a intelligently weary understanding of the 'slings and arrows' of life. An important counterpoint to the somewhat dubious current popularity of 'bimbo'style pop production house diva's- this Rough and Ready vocal style hints at, perhaps, one too many late nights and drinkin' early mornings at various saloons in the antipodes."



Artist Bio

Axella Johannesson grew up in St James, NY, and moved to Australia in 1989.


She sang and played in many cover bands in her early days, as well as performing her own songs with only her acoustic guitar to accompany her.


After putting out the CDs "Fighting the Good Fight" and "Mama Never Told You About Me", Johannesson took a short break from recording to compose music for TV commercials and short films.


When her last band broke up in 2004, she likened it to a divorce:

"We all used to get along so well together and had a lot of fun, but it all fell apart. When it did, I missed having a band, having people behind me.

Now? I don't have a band, but that means I also don't have the hassles that go along with having a band, and that's kind of a relief! I'm not going out of my way to put another one together at this point in time, because when they break up, it's almost like losing your family. I've got a studio in my house, and when I feel inspired, I pick up a pen or an instrument, and go for it. It's very liberating."



Johannesson is currently working on a new CD, as yet unnamed, which is expected to be completed in late 2007 or early 2008.