Michael Johns' New Record

Kansas City Star music writer Tim Finn sat down with Michael Johns before his performance at the Sprint Center. Michael talks about his upcoming album, which he says will have a bit of an INXS vibe, a little Gnarls Barkley and even, gasp! a little bit of The White Stripes. That whole rock/blues/soul thing.

He's been writing songs with Diane Warren and John Shanks and volunteers that Linda Perry wants to submit some songs. Michael has been hard at work and has recorded the first 8 of the 25 songs for the record. He's also working with some up and coming producers, Ken Andrews, Matt Mahaffey and Dave Cobb.

The first single is due to be released in November. Michael describes it as something you could dance to, a little sexy, and will most likely remind you of Need You Tonight by INXS. Is it November yet?

Need You Tonight

Emily Ritchett of WXMI talks to Michael Johns. There’s lots of interesting stuff to listen to. I have selective hearing, and only focused on Michael’s new album. He’s recorded 8 songs and hopes to get the album done by Thanksgiving. That’s when he hopes to release his first single and the album in January/February next year. Just a snippet of the conversation:

Emily: What’s your first single going to be like?

Michael: I don’t know yet. Something that you can dance to, something that’s sexy, also something that rocks. More like Need You Tonight, INXS kind of thing.

Just for you, INXS and Need You Tonight from their album Kick.