Eric Johanson’s music blends raw blues, gritty rock, and heavy grooves with a modern twist. His guitar work ranges from soulful and smooth to distorted and aggressive, creating a unique mix of sharp riffs and deep, atmospheric rhythms. There’s an intensity to the sound—sometimes raw and stripped-down, other times thick and heavy—but always with a balance of emotion and attitude. It’s rock that’s rooted in blues but isn’t afraid to push boundaries, mixing vintage vibes with a darker, modern energy.
His newest album, The Deep And The Dirty (2023), continues to make waves, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Since its release, Johanson has been on a whirlwind tour, hitting stages across the US and Europe in over ten countries. The buzz around him is real—he was named one of Guitar Player magazine’s 25 best new blues guitarists and earned a spot in Total Guitar magazine’s Top 50 blues guitarists of all time.
