Matt Johnson
English musician and songwriter best known as the leader of the band The The, noted for influential post-punk and alternative records and for his memoir-style conversations compiled in 'Cognitive Dissident'.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 39min
Matt Johnson & the unique story of The The plus George Michael and the sunbed
Matt Johnson, English musician and songwriter who led The The, reflects on a life from East End pubs to Soho studios. He recalls early musical memories, lessons learned at De Wolfe, forming his band via an NME ad, run-ins with George Michael and Leonard Cohen, the craft of songwriting, memorable collaborators, and his emotional 2018 comeback and future plans.
