ABOUT
Carissa Johnson is known for her straight-forward lyrics, driving melodies, and her band’s inimitable live energy. Her musical career began in Boston, Massachusetts and has taken her all across the United States, playing countless shows all over the country since 2016, solo as well as with her band The Cure-Alls (Steph Curran & Nick Hall). She and the Cure-Alls won the New Act of the Year award at the 30th annual Boston Music Awards in 2017, the same year they won Boston’s legendary Rock n Roll Rumble, closing the era in which WZLX FM hosted the event.
Her music has been featured in SPIN Magazine, the Boston Globe, Alternative Press, and more. She has opened up for national acts such as TORRES, Fleece, Tōth, Dorothy, Damone, Freezepop, & The Damnwells.
Johnson relocated to Brooklyn, NY in 2022 and is currently promoting her latest two singles “Congratulations” (Oct ‘23) and “I Surrender” (Feb ‘24) out on A Diamond Heart Production). She is also a member of supergroup SWIVEL and in early 2024 joined The Nervous Eaters on bass guitar.
“The dynamic and versatile singer has been drawing raves for her electric live performances, and unbelievable work ethic that has made her a grinder and non stop tour de force capable of achieving anything that she sets her mind to.” - Music Box Pete
“You know how gen X spent too much time listening to boys in spandex when it could’ve been mainlining Joan Jett? Well let’s not make that mistake again. Carissa has it all, the songs, the voice, the sneer, and the charisma.” - The Boston Herald
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PRESS
2/16/2022
A Day In The Life Of… Carissa Johnson by Liza Lentini
11/11/2021
Carissa Johnson Premieres Game-Changing New Album Blue Hour
9/9/2021
Premiere: Carissa Johnson Debuts New Single “The Sound”
8/13/2021
Carissa Johnson rockets away from reality in ‘Wasting Dreams’
7/13/2020
Carissa Johnson’s music video captures Boston at the dawn of the pandemic
12/13/2019
Carissa Johnson Unplugged a new take on Boston talent