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United States Martin Johnson has established himself as a prominent musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his work with Boys Like Girls and The Night Game, and for penning multi-platinum hits for various artists.
Warner Chappell Music Nashville signed a global publishing deal with Martin Johnson, singer, songwriter, producer, and frontman of pop punk band Boys Like Girls.
Boys Like Girls collaborated with K-Pop stars TWICE on a remix of their track 'I Can't Stop Me', originally from TWICE's 2020 album 'Eyes Wide Open'.
Boys Like Girls signed with Fearless/Concord Records for the release of their fourth full-length album, 'SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS', marking their first new music in over 10 years.
Martin Bennett Johnson was born on September 9, 1985, in Andover, Massachusetts, and grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts. He embarked on his musical career in 2005 as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the band Boys Like Girls, which he formed in Boston. The band quickly gained recognition, selling over a million albums and accumulating significant online plays for their music. Johnson’s early work with Boys Like Girls included writing and co-writing numerous tracks, contributing to their debut album in 2006 and subsequent releases like “Love Drunk” in 2009. His songwriting prowess was further showcased by his collaboration with Taylor Swift on “You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home” for the Hannah Montana Movie soundtrack around 2009, earning RIAA-certified Platinum status.
Demonstrating a versatile and prolific career, Johnson expanded his contributions beyond his band by writing and producing for a diverse range of artists. By 2012, he took on the production role for Boys Like Girls’ album “Crazy World” before the band went on a temporary hiatus. During this period, he became a sought-after songwriter and producer, crafting hits such as Avril Lavigne’s “Here’s to Never Growing Up” and Jason Derulo’s “The Other Side” in 2013, both achieving RIAA-certified Platinum status. He also contributed to Christina Perri’s “Human” and Daughtry’s “Waiting for Superman,” further cementing his reputation in the music industry.
In 2017, Johnson launched a new wave band, The Night Game, releasing singles like “The Outfield” and “Once In A Lifetime.” The band toured with John Mayer and collaborated with Kygo on “Kids In Love.” He continued to write and produce for major artists, contributing to songs for Pentatonix and Elle King. His career is marked by several RIAA-certified multi-platinum songs, with over 10 million copies sold and nine top 40 charting singles. Most recently in 2023, Boys Like Girls resumed recording and released their fourth studio album, “Sunday at Foxwoods,” indicating Johnson’s continued involvement and artistic output.
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