Antony and the Johnsons

Antony and the Johnsons is a music group led by Antony Hegarty (Anohni), known for emotive, piano-led chamber pop with orchestral arrangements and a distinctive voice.

Reviews mention recurring collaborators such as Lou Reed, Boy George, Rufus Wainwright, Devendra Banhart and Björk. Common themes in the reviews are melancholy, gender identity, and piano-dominated arrangements. Notable albums discussed on DeBaser include I Am a Bird Now, The Crying Light and Swanlights.

DeBaser reviews emphasize Antony's distinctive, emotive voice and piano-centered songwriting. Arrangements are noted for strings and restrained orchestration. Recurring themes: sadness, longing, and gender identity. Key albums in the reviews: I Am a Bird Now, The Crying Light, Swanlights. Several guest collaborators are repeatedly mentioned.

For:Fans of emotive, piano-led chamber pop; listeners interested in singer-songwriter work addressing gender and melancholy.