Johanna & The Mystery

About Johanna & The Mystery from Wellington

Multi-instrumentalist JoHanna began performing acoustically, alongside other Wellington artists, including: Jess Chambers (The Woolshed Sessions); virtuoso guitarist Justin Firefly Clarke (Fly My Pretties IV, The Woolshed Sessions) and Nigel Collins (Wellington International Ukelele Orchestra) .  

Since forming the band, 'JoHanna & The Mystery',  in February 2011, JoHanna's music has transformed into a more alternative soulful sound.   As a band, multi-instrumentalists Ben Lemi (Hikoikoi) and Sage Kamaru (former A Hori Buzz bassist), together with jazz bassist Will Sklenars, add alternative rock and hip-hop elements to JoHanna's catchy hooks.  'The Mystery' band members all swap around between instruments, bringing a wide range of musical colours to JoHanna's smokey soul feel.   

Described as being reminiscent of the organ-infused sounds of The Doors, mixed with the soulfulness of Amy Winehouse, and the edginess of P.J Harvey, JoHanna & The Mystery are fast developing a reputation for their dynamic performances.  

JoHanna was based in London for 2011.  She gigged extensively in London and also played in Europe.  In early 2012, JoHanna & The Mystery toured the South Island of New Zealand.  They are currently planning a North Island tour as well as recording their debut E.P at The Surgery  recording studios in Wellington.

JoHanna will head over to Europe for a few months in mid-2012.  The debut E.P from JoHanna & The Mystery is planned for release in October 2012.