AJJ
Phoenix folk-punk outfit formerly known as Andrew Jackson Jihad, pairing Sean Bonnette's wry, bleak lyrics with frantic acoustic strumming and upright bass.
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About AJJ
AJJ formed in Phoenix in 2004 around singer and guitarist Sean Bonnette and bassist Ben Gallaty, and recorded for years as Andrew Jackson Jihad before shortening the name in 2016. Records such as People Who Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the World and Knife Man made their name in the folk-punk world, with songs like 'Brave as a Noun' and 'Big Bird' that turn self-loathing and dread into something close to comedy.
Later albums, including Christmas Island and The Bible 2, filled out the arrangements with drums, electric guitar and more studio texture, while keeping Bonnette's nasal, cracking delivery at the centre. Audiences tend to sing every word back, including the grim ones.
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Is AJJ playing any festivals?
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Is AJJ on tour?
Yes. AJJ has 6 shows listed, from San Francisco, CA on Feb 4, 2027 to Glasgow, UK on Mar 26, 2027.
What kind of music does AJJ play?
AJJ plays alternative, folk punk and anti-folk.
Who is in AJJ?
AJJ is Sean Bonnette (guitar, lead vocals), Ben Gallaty, Preston Bryant (guitar, keyboards), Mark Glick (cello) and Kevin Higuchi (drums). Former members include John De La Cruz, Stephen Steinbrink, Dylan Cook and Deacon Bachelor.
When did AJJ form?
AJJ formed in Phoenix in 2004.
What was AJJ's first album?
AJJ's first album was Andrew Jackson Jihad / Flaspar / Golden Boots (2005). The latest is Dirty Old Power (2026).