Highs & Lows With JOHNNY CASINO

Interview by Kris Peters
Johnny Casino has travelled a long way since the 1990s, when he was
part of beloved Sydney rockers Asteroid B-612. Known then as
guitarist John Spittles, the man's myth and legend has grown
exponentially over the years, with people in the modern age
referring to him as Johnny Casino, guitar slinger and tattoo
artist.
After relocating to Spain earlier this century, Casino dove further
into his solo career, plying his talents with a multitude of
different artists and honing his skill set to reflect his musical
growth.
That journey continued on May 3 when Casino unleashed his latest
album High Stone, a rock album highlighted by meaty guitar chops
and jazz-style harmonics.
HEAVY tracked Casino down late last week to find out more.
"I make a lot of records," he began, "and I just… once I'm happy
with them then I put them out into the world and there's really not
too much I can do with them. People like them, some people tell me
that they don't like them as much as the last one or more than the
last one. My hands are clean. Once I'm happy with it, and I've
given it to someone to do their job by manufacturing it, then my
job's done. I don't give them out until I know that I've done
something that I'm happy with or proud of, or at least something
that's interesting to me."
In the full interview, Johnny discusses High Stone in greater
detail, including its early reception and Johnny's approach to
creating music. He emphasized his continuous drive to create new
records and his preference for working with people he enjoys
spending time with. They also talked about the musical journey of
the album, the use of keyboards, and the influence of the backing
band, St James and the Apostles, on the album's sound.
Johnny also explored the impact of his personality on his music,
highlighting the importance of authenticity and honesty in his
creative expression. He shared insights into his decision to
relocate to Spain, describing it as a lifestyle change and an
opportunity to reach new audiences beyond Australia.


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