Johnnascus
Musical artist
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Johnny Thompson, better known by his stage name Johnnascus (stylized in all caps), is an American vocalist, songwriter, and producer based in Houston, Texas,[1] formerly affiliated with rapper Lil Darkie's music collective Spider Gang.[2][3] Thompson currently serves as the vocalist and producer of the digital hardcore band CPU Buddha, along with keyboardist Kei Sprague and drummer Jack Riggs,[4] the latter of which providing live drumming for Thompson's solo work.
June 23, 1999
Johnnascus | |
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 Thompson performing as the vocalist of CPU Buddha, 2025. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Westside Johnny |
| Born | Johnny Thompson June 23, 1999 Houston, Texas, US |
| Genres | Experimental rap, Digital Hardcore, Digicore |
| Instruments | Vocals, synthesizer, sampler, guitar |
| Years active | 2014-2023[a], 2025-present (solo artist) |
| Member of | CPU Buddha (2023-present) |
| Formerly of | Spider Gang, PLACEHOLDEN, MAKE FAMILY NOT FRIENDS |
Thompson has collaborated with the likes of Danny Brown,[5][6][7] 8485,[8] and Lil Darkie,[9] as well as being a supporting live act for Machine Girl and LustSickPuppy.[10][11][12]
Style
Thompson's musical style has been described as industrial,[5] experimental,[13] and abrasive, most notably featuring Thompson's screaming, metal-style vocals. Thompson also incorporates topics such as transhumanism, religion, and the internet into his lyrics. Thompson has also incorporated Japanese culture into his work, most notably on his 2020 concept album (untitled_0007-0020&0001)), which takes inspiration from the 1998 anime Serial Experiments Lain.
Discography
Studio Albums
| Title | Album Details |
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| Luna |
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| Out of Place as the Moon in the Sky |
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| Departure |
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| Plague Cross |
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| Identity Crisis |
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| (untitled_0007-0020&0001)) |
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| Sitting at the End of the World |
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Notes
- Announced an indefinite hiatus in September 2023 via Instagram