A Minneapolis band blending alternative rock with folk and psychedelic touches since the early 2000s.
For their atmospheric side, try "Inesperado (Só Mais Uma Vez)." For something more direct, "Maria Maria" gives you a good sense of their approach.
Pagan John's music creates a specific kind of space. Songs like "Deixe Estar (Another Home)" show their atmospheric approach, with Chris Hyser's layered guitar work and John Schoffner's introspective lyrics. They've maintained a loyal following even through some turbulence, including Schoffner's 2010 drug possession arrest.
The band formed in Minneapolis in the early 2000s with Schoffner on vocals, Hyser on guitar, Mark Sawicki on bass, and Brett Nelson on drums. Their sound pulls from alternative rock with folk and psychedelic touches, and they've had some early struggles connecting with mainstream listeners while building their catalog.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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