Brother JT

John Terlesky, known as Brother JT, is an American songwriter and frontman of The Original Sins. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1962, he emerged in the late 1980s garage‑psych scene and releases both solo experimental records and work with The Original Sins.

Born in Easton, Pennsylvania (1962); nicknamed Brother JT by journalist Byron Coley; formed the Original Sins with Dan McKinney in the late 1980s; prolific songwriter (writes between 40 and 50 songs per year); records live with the band then performs overdubs at home; Tornado Juice was recorded at Ray Ketchem's Magic Door in Montclair, New Jersey and released on Thrill Jockey; cited influences include 13th Floor Elevators, The Seeds, Lou Reed, Ron Asheton and Bo Diddley.

Brother JT (John Terlesky) is an American garage‑psych songwriter and leader of The Original Sins. Tornado Juice (Thrill Jockey) is described as a return to studio recording with vintage boogie and acid guitar tones. The review highlights prolific songwriting (40–50 songs/year), live recording approach with later overdubs, and influences including 13th Floor Elevators, The Seeds, Lou Reed, Ron Asheton and Bo Diddley.

For:Fans of garage rock, psychedelic/garage-punk and listeners of underground American rock.