Oh He Dead shows the love and affinity for inspired soul sounds on "Show Me Love" (Official Video)

AP Track Review

The Washington DC based soul outfit Oh He Dead's video for their track Show Me Love is full of love (see how I did that?). The sheer musical swing on the track makes me smile as does C.J. Johnson's vocal presentation. She has this easy, breezy, seemingly natural talent for phrasing her melodies in such an embracing way like she has been singing for 40 years. I like the grit back in the sound of her vox as well as that aforementioned rootsy ability that is so exquisitely self aware and confident. The rest of the musicianship is equally adept and embracing. Hats off to the lead guitar break, complete with some double lead sounds and a pretty bad ass fanning section. I am loving this and all the love shown on the video.
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Robb Donker




THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:

There's a little bit of magic and a whole lot of love in the rock 'n soul band Oh He Dead. Founded in 2014 by Andy Valenti and C.J. Johnson, the now five-piece group creates an "infectious and soulful sound" (The Washington Post) that leaves audience members wanting more of their "deliciously honest, raw, and sexy" music (The Dutch Guy, 2018). The D.C.-based band has captured the hearts of D.C. residents, and the feeling is mutual.

The way in which C.J. "...maneuvers her powerful voice — a combination of Stevie Nicks and Tracy Chapman" (NPR), in conjunction with the deft guitaring of Alex Salser, the arresting harmonies of Andy Valenti, and the soulful rhythm of John Daise (bass) and Adam Ashforth (drums), is quickly garnering national attention. Mixing in healthy doses of classic R&B vibes, funk, and folk, it is no wonder that when attending a show, one can't help but "... bop and sing along with band members to this infectiously groovy tunes." (All Songs Considered.)