Review Fix Exclusive: Johnny Stanec Talks Origin in Music And More

Review Fix chats with singer/songwriter Johnny Stanec, who discusses his origin in music, new single and goals for the future.

Review Fix: How did the project start?

Johnny Stanec: Well, like all my songs I do my best to let things happen naturally. I have been releasing music for years, but these new songs took shape during the shutdown last year. I started working on some new ideas while stuck at home and eventually got these new songs recorded. Much of the work was done at home, which was a first for me. I never plan things out and an idea can start simply and go in a number of different directions as the recording process takes shape. I think these new songs are some of my best so far. I really took my time developing them and trying new things while recording them. I hope people like what they hear.

Review Fix: What’s your creative process like?

Stanec: I never set aside time to write, I just let it happen. The guitar is always close by, and when I am in the mood I will pick it up and play. Sometimes you write something quickly and other times it takes a few attempts to work it out, but it can never be forced. I don’t have a specific process, just that I let it happen as it happens. I write because I love writing songs. Coming up with a new song is special and I never take it for granted. Sometimes you write a lot in a short amount of time, other times it is a less is more type of thing, but I’m always working on something.

Review Fix: What’s your standout song? How was it written?

Stanec: I don’t have one specific song. I feel they all matter to me. Obviously a listener will take away different things from different songs, so I let someone else decide which ones are standouts. I am happy when any song connects with someone. I may think a song is my best work, but someone else will hear something in a different song, and it may be one I never thought was going to have that effect. Every song has its place.

Review Fix: What are your goals for 2021?

Stanec: The last year was hard and now that everyone is getting back to normal I am looking forward to live music making its return. I have some shows in the works for later this fall and after that more new music. The main goal is always to have more people hear my music and to keep connecting with a wider audience. It’s never easy. There is always so much to compete with, so it’s hard work, but I enjoy the process.

Review Fix: How do you want your music to affect people?

Stanec: I write honestly and with sincerity, I think. I hope that sets me apart from the usual pop music that is out there. I am not trying to be overly profound, just to write something that a listener can enjoy. Music is an escape and even a sad song can provide respite in our nonstop world. I write relatable lyrics about everyday issues. Whatever outlook you have, I think there is something for everyone. 

Review Fix: What’s next?

Stanec: I just released a new song on June 18th called ‘It Was Easy Now’ and I have a follow-up single coming out August 13th called ‘Feels Like I’m Fading Away’. From there, more new music. Most likely a few more singles first and then possibly a new record at some point. Live shows are forthcoming and I plan on keeping myself busy for the rest of the year and into the next. 

Any readers interested in following me or hearing more can do so by clicking the links below. Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, I appreciate it. Thanks!

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0smPQFYEVNXpKo4Dm2vxzX

Apple Music – https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-stanec/430450296

Bandcamp – https://johnnystanec.bandcamp.com/

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aLpTEmdsBsrQtvGlExl4A

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/johnnystanecmusic/

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Patrick Hickey Jr. is a full-time Assistant Professor of Communication & Performing Arts and Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College and is the chairman of the City University of New York Journalism Council. He is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of ReviewFix.com. He's also a former News Editor at NBC Local Integrated Media and National Video Games Writer at Examiner.com where his work was mentioned in National Ad campaigns by Disney, Nintendo and EA Sports. Hickey was also the Editor-In-Chief of two College Newspapers before he received his BA in Journalism from Brooklyn College. Hickey's work has been published in The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Complex, The Hockey Writers, Yahoo!, Broadway World, Examiner, NYSportScene Magazine, ProHockeyNews.com, GothamBaseball.com, The Syracuse Post-Standard, Scout.com and the official sites of the Brooklyn Aces and New York Islanders. His first book, The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult And Classic Video Game Developers was released in April 2018 and is chock full of interviews with legendary developers. His second book in the series, The Minds Behind Adventures Games, was released in December 2019. His third book, The Minds Behind Sports Games, was released in September 2020. His fourth book, The Minds Behind Shooter Games, was released in March 2021. The Minds Behind Sega Genesis Games and The Minds Behind PlayStation Games were released in 2022 and The Minds Behind PlayStation 2 was published in January 2023. Hickey is also a contracted comic book writer, currently penning his original series, "Condrey," as well as "The Job," "Brooklyn Bleeds" "Dem Gulls" and "KROOM" for Legacy Comix, where he serves as founder, owner and Editor-in-Chief. Hickey Jr. is also a voice actor, having starred in the 2018 indie hit and 2019 Switch, PS4 and Xbox One release, The Padre (also serving as English language Story Editor), from Shotgun With Glitters. The sequel, The Padre: One Shell Straight to Hell was released in February 2021- Hickey also served as a Story Editor and Lead Voiceover performer. He has also done narration and trailers for several other titles including The Kaiju Offensive, Relentless Rex and Roniu’s Tale. Hickey is also the lead voiceover performer on Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest, responsible for nearly 90 characters in the game, as well as Skybound's Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, where he voices both Dracula and Renfield, as well as several other characters. He also stars in Ziggurat Interactive’s World Championship Boxing Manager 2, where he performs the VO of nearly every male character in the game. He also worked on the Atari VCS’s BPM Boy.

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