JOHNNYSWIM

Los Angeles-based folk-pop duo JOHNNYSWIM unveiled their 5th album When The War Is Over on 7 February via the MR AND MRS SWIM LLC imprint. The extraordinary pair, consisting of Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez – daughter of the legendary “Queen of Disco” Donna Summer – performed their potent track ‘Dopamine’ with US rapper/singer/actor Tobe Nwigwe on Jimmy Kimmel Live! mere days after the release of the album. The duo have amassed over 575 million global streams across platforms, and have showcased their spellbinding performances on prominent talk shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, with a recent appearance on CBS Mornings, while they’re also set to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on February 10th, 2025. Additionally, as part of their album tour, they will perform in London, UK on 20 May, at Scala with Yasmin Hass, and on 21 May in Amsterdam, Netherlands at Tolhuistuin.

Renowned for their captivating and unforgettable spirit, JOHNNYSWIM have received support from the likes of Rolling Stone, The New York Times, NPR and The Huffington Post to name a few. In their almost two decade career, JOHNNYSWIM have worked with the likes of Malay Ho who has produced for global superstars Lorde, Frank Ocean and Lewis Capaldi. Additionally, they’ve graced stages at festivals such as Railbird Festival, Bumbershoot, Firefly Music Festival and SunFest.

Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, JOHNNYSWIM formed in 2005, Abner and Amanda Sudano Ramirez met after a church service, and a few years later their paths crossed again at a songwriting workshop. The duo cite an array of musical influences such as Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder and John Legend, while their distinct soundscape draws comparisons to Needtobreathe, Olivia Dean and Teddy Swims.