JOHANNA STAHLEY: I'm Not Perfect

Johanna Stahley

I'm Not Perfect

© 2006 Johanna Stahley (616892673521)

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Pop music that kicks ass. Featured on CBS's "Cane", ABC’s “Men in Trees", MTV’s “The Real World”, "Pageant Place", "My Super Sweet 16", & "Laguna Beach".

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"Johanna Stahley is one of the most intriguing newcomers I have ever seen. Her upbeat style and expressive voice is refreshing and a delight to hear. Every song is a combination of talent and personality that hits deep." [Weaseman, iTunes review]

"I love music that makes you feel good, inspired, or like dancing," says Jersey native Stahley, who's songs "I Can" and "Nothing I Would Change" can be heard in the opening scenes of MTV's "The Real World: Australia" and ABC's "Men In Trees," among a slew of other television placements from her current LP, "I'm Not Perfect."

Johanna spent her childhood in Rutherford, New Jersey, listening to pop music; Madonna, Springsteen, The Beatles, Harry Nielson. "I loved his particular silliness," says the singer, and such artistry quickly influenced her musical style. Stahley started singing early among a family of musicians. She added the guitar to her repertoire at 18 to mold her developing lyrics and melodies into definite form. "I use instruments to get the songs out of my head," says Stahley, who since added bass and piano, "but, my true love is performing," which is in evidence every time she sings, moves her body, plays an instrument or otherwise connects with an audience.


In 2006, following the release of "I'm Not Perfect," "The Village Voice" endorsed Johanna's live show with an "editor's pick" saying, "'I'm Not Perfect' is a better and bouncier Sheryl Crow album than Sheryl's managed in a while." The next day Johanna was chosen as a “MySpace Featured Artist”, which lead to a co-publishing deal with Cherry Lane Music.

Her songs have since been all over the tube. She walked away from the month of August 2007 with the most TV placements of any artist on the Cherry Lane roster.

Stahley's publishing deal is only one facet of her young, but fruitful career. "I want to create success through publishing as a writer and producer, but more importantly connect with people through live performances of my songs." She is doing just that, playing gigs from New York to Chicago, all the way to Tennessee, bringing high energy and distinct cheekiness to every stage.

Currently, Johanna Stahley is hard at work putting together a follow-up to 2006's "I'm Not Perfect," collaborating with a handful of producers, and broadcasting her writing process via video blogs on her MySpace page [myspace.com/johannastahley]. In the meantime, "I'm Not Perfect" is available on iTunes and CDBaby.com.

For booking information and more news regarding Johanna Stahley, contact Chris Maltese at chris@maltesemanagement.com.

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  • This CD is great. Way better then any other music out there!
    author: mindalynn

    This CD is great. Way better then any other music out there!

  • Who needs perfection, anyway?
    author: A. Wool

    In today's music industry, fueled heavily by recycled beats, dime-a-dozen vocals, unoriginal lyrics, and reality TV, a few shining artists have managed to break the mold and bring what's left of classic rock to the forefront, even for only a few minutes at a time. KT Tunstall is one of them. Johanna Stahley may very well be the next. Her first album is a fun, witty and uniquely well-crafted collection of songs. I say "fun" because of the contagious melody and self-confident vibes of her funky lead-off "I Can" and the cheerfully spunky nature of "Nothing I Would Change." I say "witty" because of "Monday Morning," which takes an optimistic and ambitious approach to the typically dreaded time of the week, and "The Bartender Song," a surprisingly candid glimpse into what can only be described as a "big-girl crush." I say "uniquely well-crafted" because of songs like "Don't Love you" and "Misery," whose lyrics have the potential to harbor a depressing sort of vibe, but like a true soul artist, Johanna sings them with a sort of honesty and expression that remind one of Pat Benetar, with essence of Sheryl Crow. The credit goes to Johanna's optimism and dedication to making "kick-ass soul rock," which she accomplishes beautifully. Credit must be given also to her producers at Yellopop Productions, who bring an eclectic drive to each piece, making the CD as a whole sound wonderfully slick, but never overproduced in a cookie-cutter manner. Even on the album's slower moments, such as the sweet and brooding "Right Here," the energy never drags. In fact, "energetic" is the one word that might be used to describe this album as a whole. Apparently, someone MTV came to their senses and played two of Johanna's songs on "Laguna Beach." Now if only that were the kind of music that dominated MTV as a whole...then we'd be in business. Lucky for us listeners, it seems like Johanna's up to the challenge.

  • Johanna has a kick-ass, soulful voice that hits you to the core
    author: Cyleste

    Every song on this CD strummed its way into my soul. It lifted me up and straightened me out. I listen to it everyday, every night, and every time in between. If music can tame a wild beast, then this music turned me into a baby, content in its mothers arms.

  • Diamond in the Rough
    author: John Lawler

    Johanna is the reason you search indy music. She understands, and writes about it.

  • Powerful, rhythmic, introspective...truly a professional piece of work
    author: Studio ChâteauNeuf

    One of the strongest independent works to grace our platines yet, Johanna delivers a big sound and the production is pro in every respect...within and across tunes, it is intelligently crafted and arranged. Soul and R&B with a unique edge, it is a delight to listen to--modern yet nostaligically flavored. Johanna has earned a prominent place in our rotation and collection of exceptional independents. This is a must have (if they can keep it in stock!)

  • author: Malia

    This CD has a great up beat sound to it and I can relate to the lyrics. Its a great mixture of soul, and rock and I love the tone of the artists voice its got a sweet sound.

  • A good cd
    author: Thomson

    This CD is the second release of Johanna Stahley. I listened to her when she was part of the band Spreadhouse and her sound has grown on this CD. She still has a sultry voice and her lyrics are mature. The tunes can be catchy and you will find yourself humming them to yourself.

  • THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK THE SONGS TO MUSIC
    author: KGM ENTERTAINMENT

    The singer songwriters are not all dead, JS reminds me of the 70's songs that made me sing songs walking to school And radio knew the right time to play that right kinda song.JS could be our radio artist of 2006, major labels need to look at the big picture JS can really make us smile again, and dam it she's not angry, sorry tracy chapman but we need to smile now and then..... watch out smallville lol

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