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Johnny Manchild

Born: August 1, 1995

“There’s a mad genius living in Oklahoma City who possesses the manic drive of a

classical composer”… “A creative tour de force” (Denver Westword)… “Theater kids

and pop-punk aficionados, gather ‘round.” (Music and Fashion Blog)

Since 2016, Johnny Manchild has led an ever-evolving musical lineup, affectionately

dubbed the Poor Bastards, in the pursuit of channeling the noises in his head into

meaningful slices of pop culture. Out they have tumbled in said quest - five albums,

a multitude of singles, videos, tours, hilarious social media exploits - yet the noise

Crouching Pop, Hidden Jazz: A Conversation with Johnny Manchild from Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards

by Kurt Ellenberger
July 24, 2026

Preamble: In my previous articles, I have highlighted how important jazz and jazz musicians have been in the background of the development of pop music, and how the influence of jazz is sometimes in the foreground as well. My interview with Johnny Manchild is part of this broader discussion of how jazz aesthetics find their way ...