Jonny Craig
{{Short description|American-Canadian singer (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jonny Craig
| image = Jonny craig townballroom.jpg
| caption =Craig performing in 2009
| birth_name = Jonathan Monroe Craig
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|26|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
- Soul[http://thearteryfoundation.com/artists/emarosa/ ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100515170826/http://thearteryfoundation.com/artists/emarosa/ |date=May 15, 2010 }}{{cite web |url=http://thesoundalarm.com/?p=4639 |title=Album Review: Emarosa (Self-Titled) |website=Thesoundalarm.com |access-date=January 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126051416/http://thesoundalarm.com/?p=4639 |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jonny-craig-mn0001538503|title=Jonny Craig|author=Andy Kellman|work=AllMusic|access-date=July 19, 2017}}
- post-hardcore
- alternative rock{{cite web|author=Jason Birchmeier |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/emarosa-mn0001000177/biography |title=Emarosa | Biography & History|website=AllMusic|access-date=January 7, 2016}}
- {{nowrap|pop punk}}
- experimental rock
- R&B
}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- songwriter
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| years_active = 2000–present
| past_member_of = {{flatlist|
- Dance Gavin Dance
- Emarosa
- Ghost Runner on Third
- Isles & Glaciers
- Slaves
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| website =
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Jonathan Monroe Craig (born March 26, 1986){{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/listen/entry/ap_podcast_58_guest_jonny_craig |title=AP Podcast #58-Guest: Jonny Craig - PODCASTS - Alternative Press |website=Altpress.com |date=May 14, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2016}} is an American-Canadian singer, widely recognised for his tenure as the former lead vocalist of renowned post-hardcore bands such as Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, and then Slaves, as well as his role as co-lead vocalist in the short-lived supergroup Isles & Glaciers.{{cite web |author=James Shotwell |url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/08/20/breaking-jonny-craig-kicked-out-of-dance-gavin-dance-again/ |title=BREAKING: Jonny Craig Kicked Out Of Dance Gavjin Dance (Again) |website=Underthegunreview.net |date=August 20, 2012 |access-date=January 7, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607152718/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/08/20/breaking-jonny-craig-kicked-out-of-dance-gavin-dance-again/ |archive-date=June 7, 2013 }} Presently, he serves as the lead vocalist for the American post-hardcore band Old Flame. As a solo artist, Craig has released two studio albums, two EPs, and a live album, garnering acclaim for his distinctive soul-based singing style.
Early life
Jonathan Monroe Craig was born in Minot, North Dakota, but grew up mostly in Canada and moved back to the United States when he became an adult. In a further interview with the music blog Eat Yo Beats, Craig said "my mom made me listen to tons of shit when I was kid, everything from Michael Bolton to some weird ass Christian rock bands" and also that it was this that became his main influence, rather than gospel music.{{cite web|url=http://eatyobeats.com/jonny-craig-eat-yo-beats-featured-artist-for-april-2013|title=Interview with Jonny Craig|website=EatYoBeats.com}} Craig cites some of his early idols as Boyz II Men and New Found Glory.
Craig was placed into his school's choir as a default elective but was ultimately kicked out. As a child, he says that he "had a hard time keeping out of trouble" and that "high school wasn't for him." He would explain later that that was the reason he left high school and attained his G.E.D, then focused on music full-time. "I just wanted an escape from a lot of the things when I was a child I guess. I just wanted to get away from a lot of the problems that I was dealing with at home and stuff", Craig states in an interview with KLSU radio as his reason for starting his path in music.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8EXHNhd234 |title=YouTube |publisher=YouTube |access-date=January 7, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R4yransyRI |title=Emarosa VIdeo Interview HARDTIMES.CA |publisher=YouTube |date=January 29, 2009 |access-date=January 7, 2016}}
Career
=Beginnings as a musician (2000–2007)=
After moving to the United States from Abbotsford, British Columbia, and attending high school in Washington state, Craig auditioned for bands but ultimately was not accepted into one. Craig then formed the band westerHALTS in 2000, a garage band from Tacoma, Washington. At age 15, Craig released his first known song with them titled "Change, Leisure, and Retirement" in 2001. In an Alternative Press Podcast he stated that the band was "...just something to help pay for weed, something I played over the weekends." He then joined as the lead vocalist for Tacoma-based pop punk band Ghost Runner on Third in 2002.{{cite web |url=http://www.purevolume.com/ghostrunneronthird |title=Ghost Runner on Third at |website=Purevolume.com |access-date=February 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628182251/http://www.purevolume.com/ghostrunneronthird |archive-date=June 28, 2011 |url-status=dead }} Craig said that he met the guitarist of Ghost Runner on Third in high school. He received positive reviews with this band's debut EP, Speak Your Dreams, released on January 4, 2005. AllMusic stated that Craig was, "the band's secret weapon, a passionate vocalist. There's not a bad track to be found here, but Craig tends to outshine his bandmates throughout."[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r718606|pure_url=yes}} Speak Your Dreams Review]. Allmusic.
Early on in his career with Ghost Runner On Third it has been cited that overwhelming drug problems led to his departure, as told by Dance Gavin Dance in an old blog post concerning Craig after he was kicked out of the band. Though Craig has denied the statements made, Dance Gavin Dance has not backed off from those remarks, which they explain was the reason for all the band's problems and partly for his former band Ghost Runner on Third.{{cite web|url=http://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=9718 |title=Dance Gavin Dance kicks out singer |website=Lambgoat.com |date=November 10, 2007 |access-date=January 7, 2016}} Dance Gavin Dance has also partially blamed guitarist Sean O'Sullivan's departure on Craig's behavior, although there were other contributing factors. Despite their past differences, both past and present members of Dance Gavin Dance have since become friends. Consider the Thief (O'Sullivan's previous band), was also listed in Emarosa's Relativity album on the "special thanks" section of the info-booklet.
=Dance Gavin Dance and Emarosa (2007–2012)=
Craig's singing in Dance Gavin Dance's debut EP Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean and debut full-length album Downtown Battle Mountain received positive reviews from critics. Allmusic stated that "co-frontman Jonny Craig's regularly hysterical yelping may change your mind forever."[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1058992|pure_url=yes}} Downtown Battle Mountain Review]. Allmusic.
In March 2007, it was explained that Craig came up with the name Dance Gavin Dance and had planned to name his previous band, "Ghost Runner On Third", by that name.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=224538 |title=Dance Gavin Dance - 03.27.07 - Interview |website=AbsolutePunk.net |access-date=January 7, 2016}} After being kicked out of Dance Gavin Dance after the "Saints and Sinners Festival" in New Jersey, Craig immediately filled in for A Skylit Drive's Lead Vocalist Jordan Blake while he was ill. The band said at shows, and on their website, that he was not the new lead singer and the situation would only be temporary. It had been only two weeks since he quit Dance Gavin Dance in which he joined Emarosa who was left without a lead singer.{{Citation needed|date=May 2025}}
On August 18, 2010, Dance Gavin Dance parted ways with vocalist Kurt Travis. Craig returned to the band to record a new album, along with original vocalist Jon Mess. The reunited lineup would also embark on a headlining run the following spring. Craig was to remain in Emarosa as well.{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_dance_gavin_dance_part_ways_with_vocalist_original_vocalist_/ |title=News | Exclusive: Dance Gavin Dance part ways with vocalist, original vocalist Jonny Craig back |website=Altpress.com |date=August 18, 2010 |access-date=February 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205130737/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_dance_gavin_dance_part_ways_with_vocalist_original_vocalist_/ |archive-date=February 5, 2011 |url-status=dead }}
The rapper Game and DJ Skee sampled Craig's vocals on the song "Heels & Dresses" from their Break Lights mixtape album, which comes from the song "The Robot With Human Hair Pt. 1."{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} Rapper Bizzy Bone also sampled Craig's vocals on the song "Bottled Up Like Smoke" from his Crossover EP and Crossroads album, using portions of "I Still Feel Her pt. III" from his debut solo album, "A Dream Is a Question You Don't Know How to Answer."{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/07/24/22309577.aspx |title=Daily News - : Bizzy Bone Prepping Heavy Metal Mash Up With New Deal |website=Allhiphop.com |access-date=February 21, 2011}}
On April 11, 2011, Emarosa publicly announced Craig's departure from the group. According to a statement made by the band, "This decision has been a hard one to make, but we feel it is in the best interest for the band going forward." "Jonny Craig" was the top trending topic on Twitter the day of the announcement.
On August 13, 2012, Craig was "kicked out" of Dance Gavin Dance once again after being "publicly scolded by the owner of Sumerian Records for multiple offenses".{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/drama/dance-gavin-dances-jonny-craig-kicked-off-of-the-all-stars-tour |title=Dance Gavin Dance's Jonny Craig Kicked Off Of The All Stars Tour |publisher=Metal Insider |date=August 13, 2012 |access-date=January 7, 2016}} The news surfaced after Jonny released a statement on his personal Twitter.
=Isles & Glaciers (2008–2010)=
In early September 2008, Chiodos and Cinematic Sunrise vocalist Craig Owens, announced that both he and Jonny Craig would be recording an EP record by the end of the year, also mentioning Vic Fuentes and others.[http://www.iamcraigowens.com/2008/09/04/5-records-for-september/#comments] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081016030716/http://www.iamcraigowens.com/2008/09/04/5-records-for-september/#comments|date=October 16, 2008}}
On December 15, 2008, Alternative Press officially announced and revealed the name and lineup of this new project, Isles & Glaciers. The band's first EP, The Hearts of Lonely People, was produced by Casey Bates in Seattle, Washington, was reworked in April 2009 in Michigan and was released March 9, 2010.
A tweet reading in part "...and people wonder why we won't do another I & G record."{{cite web|last=Owens|first=Craig|title=Twitter / @Craig Owens|url=https://www.twitter.com/craigowens/status/39791369199435776|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131115160703/https://www.twitter.com/craigowens/status/39791369199435776|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 15, 2013|publisher=Twitter|access-date=May 22, 2012|date=February 21, 2011}} was posted by Craig Owens in 2011, as the MacBook scandal was breaking.
=Solo work (2009–present)=
Craig released his debut solo album A Dream Is a Question You Don't Know How to Answer on August 18, 2009, through Rise Records. This is the first individual artist on the label. For promotional purposes he took press photos for the release in late 2009 with photographer Gage Young in Orlando, Florida.{{cite web |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/gageyoungphotography/3246932339/ |title=Gage Young at |date=January 16, 2009 |publisher=Flickr.com |access-date=February 21, 2011}} He further released three songs on his Myspace profile from the solo album, titled; "Istillfeelher III", "Children of Divorce" and "7 AM, 2 Bottles And The Wrong Road". Craig went on his first solo tour from November through December, supporting acts AFI, Cinematic Sunrise, and then headlining with support from Tides of Man and Sleeping With Sirens. He was headlining a tour with support from Tides of Man and Eye Alaska and will be playing The Bamboozle{{cite web|url=http://party.thebamboozle.com/page/california-lineup|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091116221350/http://party.thebamboozle.com/page/california-lineup|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 16, 2009|title=California Lineup - The Bamboozle Music Festivals|date=November 16, 2009|access-date=February 16, 2019}} festival and SXSW.{{cite web|url=http://my.sxsw.com/events/eid/11012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100425040313/http://my.sxsw.com/events/eid/11012|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 25, 2010|title=SXSW: Jonny Craig|date=April 25, 2010|access-date=February 16, 2019}}
Craig headlined the "White Boys With Soul" tour with Fight Fair, Breathe Electric, Mod Sun, and The Divine.[http://thearteryfoundation.com/tours/jonnycraig/450_web.jpg]{{dead link|date=February 2011}} Craig has also recently revealed that he is recording another solo album.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jonnycraig4L/status/18893158036|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131115160723/https://twitter.com/jonnycraig4L/status/18893158036|url-status=dead|title=Twitter / ?|date=November 15, 2013|archive-date=November 15, 2013|website=archive.is|access-date=February 16, 2019}} In an interview at Warped Tour with MindEqualsBlown.net, Craig revealed he's attempting to work with Alex Deleon of The Cab on a B-side from his solo album.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge3tyB4vxKk |title=Emarosa Interview @ Warped Tour 2010 for MindEqualsBlown.net |publisher=YouTube |date=August 13, 2010 |access-date=February 21, 2011}} Craig announced on January 16, 2011, that he would be taking an indefinite hiatus to "pursue the filming of his documentary", stating that all his currently planned records and tours would be canceled.{{cite web|last=Ilvonen|first=Keagan|title=Ashton Craig? - News Article|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2127392|publisher=AbsolutePunk|access-date=January 23, 2011|date=January 16, 2011}} He later added that he would play out the tours with Dance Gavin Dance and Emarosa.{{cite web|last=DiVincenzo|first=Alex|title=Jonny Craig Explains His Break From Music - News Article|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2127792|publisher=AbsolutePunk|access-date=January 23, 2011|date=January 16, 2011}} On January 21, 2011, Craig announced that he would not actually be taking this hiatus,{{cite web|last=Tsai|first=Matthew|title=The Brett Favre of the Scene|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2137471|publisher=AbsolutePunk|access-date=January 23, 2011|date=January 21, 2011}} stating: "hate me all you want people I love what i do and im great at it. IM NEVER GONNA STOP. [sic]"{{cite web|last=Craig|first=Jonny|title=Jonny Craig's Twitter|url=https://www.twitter.com/jonnycraig4L/status/28347355132600322|publisher=AbsolutePunk|access-date=January 23, 2011|date=January 21, 2011}} He later stated that he was going to quit because he had been touring and recording "NON STOP" for seven years, and stated "Now i know there's nothing out in the world for me".{{cite web|last=Craig|first=Jonny|title=Jonny Craig's Twitter|url=https://www.twitter.com/jonnycraig4L/status/28348328987070465|publisher=AbsolutePunk|access-date=January 23, 2011|date=January 21, 2011}}
Craig was featured in Alternative Press's issue #288 that was released June 5, 2012.
In November 2012, Craig's personal e-mail was hacked. The hack resulted in some leaked demos circulating on the internet; Craig stated the leaked material would not be on his upcoming solo EP. From Craig's personal Twitter page: "don't trip the songs that leaked are not what my album is going to sound like. that was me just fucking around with some stuff."{{citation needed|date=February 2013}}
Craig set up an account on Indiegogo where fans donated money to produce his upcoming EP. He also confirmed in a recent interview that he had bought out his contract with Rise Records. He released his solo EP, Find What You Love and Let It Kill You, on September 24, 2013, as an independent release.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}}
On November 26, 2013, Craig released the special edition of Find What You Love And Let It Kill You. The special edition included a new song, featuring two top backers from his earlier Indiegogo campaign. On the same day, he released the song "Dirty Christmas".{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}
In September 2021, Craig released his second and most recent solo album, "The Places We'll Never Be".
= Slaves (2014–2019) =
Artery Recordings have announced the signing of Craig's new band, Slaves, which also features members Alex Lyman and Christopher Kim (Hearts & Hands) with Tai Wright (Four Letter Lie). The band have released their debut album in the summer of 2014 via Artery. They've released a short video trailer, which features clips of the new music.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com |title=Home - Alternative Press |website=Altpress.com |access-date=January 7, 2016}} The band's debut album entitled Through Art We Are All Equals, was released June 24, 2014, via Artery Recordings. The album features guest vocals from Kyle Lucas, Tyler Carter of Issues and Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil. Its lead single "The Fire Down Below" premiered April 22, 2014.{{cite web |author=Kriston McConnell |url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/04/08/slaves-confirm-release-date-for-debut-album/ |title=Slaves Confirm Release Date For Debut Album |website=Underthegunreview.net |date=April 8, 2014 |access-date=January 7, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126051416/http://underthegunreview.net/2014/04/08/slaves-confirm-release-date-for-debut-album/ |archive-date=January 26, 2016 }}
In early 2015, Craig released the albums The Blueprint For Going In Circles, in collaboration with singer-songwriter Kyle Lucas, and The Le Cube Sessions, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/jonny_craig_drops_surprise_album |title=Jonny Craig drops surprise album - News - Alternative Press |website=Altpress.com |date=March 26, 2015 |access-date=January 7, 2016}}
In 2017, Slaves released a new single entitled "I'd Rather See Your Star Explode" along with an accompanying music video. The group's third studio album, Beautiful Death was released on February 16, 2018. An acoustic EP called "Revision" was released on January 18, 2019.
The following Thursday, January 24, 2019, in a message posted on the band's official Twitter account, Slaves announced that they had removed Craig from the band.{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/SLAVESOFFICIAL/status/1088408995474358272|title=Twitter|website=mobile.twitter.com|access-date=February 16, 2019}}
During his solo tours in the US and UK in 2022, Craig announced that Slaves would reform consisting of a new line up and future music releases.
= Old Flame (2024–present) =
In March 2024, Craig launched his new project called Old Flame along with its debut single, "Pray".{{cite web | url=https://www.eastportlandblog.com/2024/03/24/jonny-craig-returns-with-new-band-old-flame-and-new-single-pray-this-is-not-a-drill/ | title=Jonny Craig returns with new band, OLD FLAME, and new single, "Pray" (This is not a drill) – East Portland Blog }}{{cite web | url=https://www.melodicmag.com/2024/04/05/jonny-craig-returns-to-rock-music-with-new-band-old-flame/ | title=Jonny Craig returns to rock music with new band Old Flame | date=April 5, 2024 }}
A second single called "Thank You For The Patience" followed in May 2024.{{cite web | url=https://lambgoat.com/news/42909/jonny-craig-says-thank-you-for-the-patience-with-his-new-project-old-flame/ | title=JONNY CRAIG says "Thank You for the Patience" with new project, OLD FLAME }}
Personal life
In a 2013 acoustic set with music magazine Alternative Press, Craig explained the story behind his single "Children of Divorce." Craig claimed his then-girlfriend had become pregnant, and after an admission by Craig months later that he didn't love her, she left. He said he never heard from her again and was unable to see his child.{{Cite web|date=May 22, 2013|title=Acoustic Story: Jonny Craig, "Children Of Divorce"|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/acoustic_story_jonny_craig_children_of_divorce/|access-date=March 10, 2019|website=Alternative Press|language=en-US}}
Craig also has a son with ex-fiancée Sydney England. They revealed their pregnancy on March 27, 2020, and announced their son's birth on July 13, 2020.{{cite web|date=July 14, 2020|title=Jonny Craig and Girlfriend Syd Welcome Baby Boy, Storm Parker-Monroe Craig|url= https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/jonny-craig-and-girlfriend-syd-welcome-baby-boy-storm-parker-monroe-craig/|access-date=October 3, 2021|website=Music Mayhem Magazine|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=September 3, 2020|title=Jonny Craig Instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CFfTZHNhc1l/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CFfTZHNhc1l |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|website=Instagram|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}} Craig and England's relationship subsequently broke down following a series of intervention from the authorities, including Jonny's arrest for alleged domestic battery, and the admittance of their infant son into child protective custody, where he remains in state care.{{cite web|date=November 20, 2020|title=Superior Court of California|url=https://portal.scscourt.org/|access-date=March 21, 2022|website=Superior Court of California Online Portal}}]
In an interview, Craig described himself as an atheist with a Christian background. He states that all of his music is soulful and has some kind of meaning mainly because his music career began as a child singing gospel music with his church/school.{{cite web|title=Exclusive Interview: JONNY CRAIG|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8EXHNhd234|access-date=February 21, 2011|publisher=YouTube}} Craig credits his musical talent to his grandmother (Ruth Lyons) who he says, "taught me everything I know about music, she was super Christian, super gospel. Her husband was a preacher. She taught me everything I know about music and despite the fact that I may not believe in her beliefs, I believe in what she taught me."
Craig claims to be inspired by soul music, mainly artists Aretha Franklin, Boyz II Men, and Craig David. He has also mentioned Motown acts and the band Mewithoutyou as influences.{{cite web|date=October 5, 2009|title=fuck yeah, jonny craig|url=http://fuckyeahjonnycraig.tumblr.com/post/205199287/to-say-jonny-craig-has-been-busy-would-be-an|access-date=January 7, 2016|website=Fuckyeahjonnycraig.tumblr.com}} Craig has performed live covers of the songs "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake, Marvins Room by Drake and "Fuck You" by Cee Lo Green.
Hollywood Music Magazine stated of Craig, "The guy's a legend and if you've yet to hear him sing you have been missing out."{{cite web|date=August 16, 2010|title=Jonny Craig "Album Review"|url=http://hollywoodmusicmagazine.com/whoshot/albumreviews/jonny-craig-album-review/|access-date=January 7, 2016|publisher=Hollywood Music Magazine|archive-date=June 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609080815/http://hollywoodmusicmagazine.com/whoshot/albumreviews/jonny-craig-album-review/|url-status=dead}}
= Sexual assault allegations =
In 2015, Slaves were kicked off the Warped Tour after Craig allegedly bullied and sexually harassed a female merchandise worker while he was intoxicated.{{Cite web|date=July 20, 2015|title=Slaves Voted Off Warped Tour For Allegedly Assaulting Merch Girl, Dumping Sewage|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1817569/slaves-voted-off-warped-tour-for-allegedly-assaulting-merch-girl-dumping-sewage/news/|access-date=November 11, 2020|website=Stereogum|language=en}}{{Cite magazine|title=Warped Tour's Kevin Lyman & Slaves' Jonny Craig Respond to Band's Dismissal From Tour|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6648353/warped-tour-kevin-lyman-slaves-jonny-craig-sexual-harassment-2015|access-date=November 11, 2020|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}
In 2017, numerous ex-girlfriends accused Craig of sexual assault which led to Slaves being dropped from their record label, Artery Recordings, shortly before the scheduled release of their third album Beautiful Death.{{cite web|date=November 17, 2017|title=Artery Recordings drops Slaves|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/artery_recordings_drops_slaves/|access-date=February 16, 2019|website=Altpress.com}}
In 2019, Craig was accused of sexual assault and domestic violence from his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Nicole Dean, in a video posted to her YouTube channel.{{cite web|date=December 31, 2019|title=My Experience with my Ex. (He's Dangerous)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUstszFdjmo|access-date=April 29, 2020|website=Youtube.com}} Craig threatened his accusers and their family members with legal action.{{Cite web |last=wookubus |date=January 1, 2020 |title=Jonny Craig Threatens Legal Action Against His Rape Accusers |url=https://www.theprp.com/2020/01/01/news/jonny-craig-threatens-legal-action-against-his-rape-accusers/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |website=Theprp.com |language=en-US}}
Discography
=Bands=
;With westerHALTS
- 2001: Change, Leisure, and Retirement {{small|(self-released)}}
;With Ghost Runner on Third
- 2005: Speak Your Dreams EP {{small|(Goodbye Blue Skies)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00069A7A8 |title=Speak Your Dreams Ep: Ghost Runner on Third: Music |website=Amazon.com |access-date=February 21, 2011}}
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;With Dance Gavin Dance
- 2006: Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean EP {{small|(Rise Records)}}
- 2007: Downtown Battle Mountain {{small|(Rise Records)}}
- 2010: Live at Bamboozle 2010 {{small|(Live Nation Studios)}}
- 2011: Downtown Battle Mountain II {{small|(Rise Records)}}
;With Emarosa
- 2008: Relativity {{small|(Rise Records)}}
- 2009: "Heads or Tails Real or Not (Acoustic)"{{small|(self-released, free download)}}
- 2010: Emarosa {{small|(Rise Records)}}
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;With Isles & Glaciers
- 2010: The Hearts of Lonely People EP {{small|(Equal Vision Records)}}
- 2014: The Hearts of Lonely People (Remixes) {{small|(Equal Vision Records)}}
;With Slaves
- 2014: Through Art We Are All Equals {{small|(Artery Recordings)}}
- 2015: Routine Breathing {{small|(Artery Recordings)}}
- 2018: Beautiful Death {{small|(SBG Records)}}
- 2019: Revision (Acoustic EP) {{small|(SBG Records)}}
;With Old Flame
- 2024: Pray (single) {{small|(SBG Records)}}
- 2024: Thank You for The Patience (single) {{small|(SBG Records)}}
- 2024: Small Town Liar (single) {{small|(SBG Records)}}
- 2024: Larkin (single) {{small|(SBG Records)}}
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=Solo=
;Studio album
- 2009: A Dream Is a Question You Don't Know How to Answer {{small|(Rise Records)}}
- 2021: The Places We’ll Never Be {{small|(SBG Records)}}
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;Extended play
- 2013: Find What You Love and Let It Kill You {{small|(self-released)}}
- 2020: Find Your Home {{small|(SBG Records)}}
- 2021: The Vocal Sessions {{small|(SBG Records)}}
- 2023: Still Searching {{small|(SBG Records)}}
;Mixtape
- 2015: The Le Cube Sessions {{small|(self-released)}}
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;Live album
- Live at Bamboozle 2010 {{small|(Live Nation Studios, 2010)}}
;Collaboration album
- 2015: The Blueprint for Going in Circles {{small|(with Captain Midnite and Kyle Lucas; Artery Recordings)}}
{{col-end}}
;Singles
- 2013: "Nobody Ever Will"
- 2013: "Rhythm in My Soul"
- 2013: "House of War"
- 2013: "The Lives We Live"
- 2013: "Dirty Christmas"
- 2016: "Back to Life" (Collaboration with Tilian)
- 2020: "Under My Skin" (Collaboration with PFV)
- 2021: "Memories"
- 2021: "Going Under"
- 2021: "Sadness"
- 2021: "U.S.S. Regret"
- 2022: "Tape Six." (feat. Kyle Lucas)
- 2022: "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"
- 2022: "Never Back Down" (Collaboration with burnboy, 7kingZ, KEEPMYSERCRETS, Chris Dudley)
- 2023: "The One" (Collaboration with Shaker)
- 2023: "GOOSEBUMPS" (Collaboration with Shaker and KEEPMYSECRETS)
;Other songs
- 2011: "Lenon Bus" and "Goddamn, I'm Good Lookin' (ft. Metasota)"
- 2012: Four unreleased songs were leaked on November; "I Belong Out There", "You're Just Another Whore", "When It Rains It Pours", and "Rhythm in My Soul"
- 2014: Four unreleased songs were leaked on April 30; "Attention", "Burning Bridges", "Empty California Winters", and "Fake Love"
;Covers
- 2013: Cry Me a River - originally by Justin Timberlake
- 2013: Best I Ever Had (ft. Stephen Parrish & Kezo) - originally by Drake
- 2013: Rehab (Live Session) - originally by Amy Winehouse
=Guest appearances=
| Year
! Artist ! Album ! Song(s) |
|---|
| 2008
| The Greatest of All Lost Arts{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=28844 |title=Sputnikmusic.com |website=Sputnikmusic.com |access-date=February 21, 2011}} | "Pueblo Cicada" |
| 2009
| Broadway | Kingdoms | "Don't Jump the Shark Before You Save the Whale" |
| 2009
| MikeyWhiskeyHands! | — |
| 2009
| MikeyWhiskeyHands! |— |"This Ain't a Game (ft. Jaime Preciado)" |
| 2009
| Falling Closer | The Sweet Release |
| 2010
| Bizzy Bone | Crossroads | "Bottled up like Smoke" |
| 2010
| Selfish Machines (iTunes Edition) | "She Makes Dirty Words Sound Pretty" |
| 2010
| Number[s] | "Our Number[s]" and "Desolate [The Conductor]" |
| 2011
| Mod Sun | Health, Wealth, Success & Happiness (Mixtape) |
| 2011
| Ground Dweller | "Lion Skin (ft. Tyler Carter)" |
| 2012
| Aerolyn | Resilience | "Harbinger" |
| 2012
| The Night Survives | So Captivating – Single | "So Captivating" |
| 2013
| Aerolyn | Revive | "Harbinger (Re-recorded version)" |
| 2013
| Stolas | "Panic" |
| 2013
| Kyle Lucas | It's Always Sunny in Marietta 2 | "Worth It" |
| 2013
| "Playing It Safe" |
| 2013
| Silhouette Rising | Criminal – Single; Happiness 2 (2014) | "Criminal" |
| 2014
| SECRETS | Fragile Figures (Deluxe Edition) | "Ready for Repair (Captain Midnite Remix ft. Kyle Lucas)" |
| 2014
| I Wish We Were Robots | In Search of Sanity | "At Least You Know" |
| 2014
| Pavilions | The Futures Mine to Make | "The Wave" |
| 2014
| My Encore | Angel – Single; Leaving Home: Prologue (2018) | "Angel" |
| 2014
| Inamorata | Inamorata | "The Runner Up" |
| 2014
| Whether, I | Catalyst | "Gemini" |
| 2014
| Royal | Dreams Come True – Single | "Dreams Come True" |
| 2014
| Reconstruct | The Throne – EP | "Burdens" |
| 2015
| Secret Eyes | Comatose | "Oh Dear" |
| 2015
| Louder Than Quiet | Red Gemini – Single | "Red Gemini" |
| 2015
| Awaken I Am | Shields and Crowns | "The Depths" |
| 2015
| Kyle Lucas | Veritas – Single; Marietta, Georgia: The Album (2015) | "Veritas" |
| 2015
| Murder On Her Mind | Collapse – EP | "Stay Alive" |
| 2016
| VRSTY (as VARSITY) | Reign Dance – Single | "Reign Dance" |
| 2016
| It Lives, It Breathes | Devils – Single; Silver Knights (2016) | "Devils" |
| 2016
| Voices | Weight – Single | "Weight" |
| 2016
| Ziggy Rex | Collector's Edition | "God Vs. Raves" |
| 2016
| Kyle Lucas | Good Intentions – Single; Almost Famous, Almost Broke (2017) | "Good Intentions" |
| 2017
| Affairs | Tall Tales – Single | "Tall Tales" |
| 2018
| High Diamond Lights | Synesthesia | "Antagonist" |
| 2018
| Kyle Ekstrom | Youngblood – EP |
| 2019
| Paul Bartolome | Heaven – Single; Screaming Through The Radio (2020) | "Heaven" |
| 2019
| Jackson Pierce | Closure – Single | 'Closure' (ft. PFV) |
| 2019
| Valiant Hearts | No Place Like Home – Single; Odyssey (2019) | "No Place Like Home" (feat. Marina) |
| 2020
| NYXKISS | Ron Burgundy's Weekend – Single | "Ron Burgundy's Weekend" |
| 2020
| The 12th Human | I Met You In The Summer – Single | "I Met You In The Summer" |
| 2020
| Vertigo Child | If You Feel Lonely – Single | "If You Feel Lonely" |
| 2020
| PFV | Perfect Vision | "Betrayal" |
| 2020
| Garry Bender | Cadillac – Single | "Cadillac" |
| 2020
| Valid Point. | Show Me Love – Single | "Show Me Love" |
| 2020
| MOLEKEY | N.L.W.I.B. – Single | "N.L.W.I.B." |
| 2020
| African Americana | Come Along – Single; Founding Fathers (2020) | "Come Along" |
| 2020
| Boy Becomes Hero | Escape Artist (2020) | "Consciousness" (feat. Garrett Rapp) |
| 2021
| Dog Spelled Backwards | Descension - EP | "The Life We Buried" |
| 2021
| TOKYO ROSE | Dark Knights – Single; Dark Knights: The Remixes - EP | "Dark Knights" |
| 2022
| Brian Dawe | Western Vibes - Single | "Western Vibes" (feat. Wild the Coyote) |
| 2022
| Bean Man | Ghosts – Single | "Ghosts" |
| 2022
| Dorian Gray | Brave – Single | "Brave" |
| 2022
| Downcast | Baddie – Single | "Baddie" (feat. KEEPMYSECRETS) |
| 2022
| Chrome Rose | KNOWHERE – Single | "KNOWHERE" |
| 2023
| Noirblvd | Pretty Girl Privilege – Single | "Pretty Girl Privilege" |
| 2023
| daemonHeart | Delirious – Single | "Delirious" |
References
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{{cite web| last = Karan| first = Tim| title = Exclusive: Jonny Craig checks into detox, scam victims to be reimbursed| work = Alternative Press| date = February 27, 2011| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_jonny_craig_checks_into_detox_scam_victims_to_be_reimbursed/| access-date = February 28, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130502052648/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_jonny_craig_checks_into_detox_scam_victims_to_be_reimbursed/| archive-date = May 2, 2013| url-status = dead| df = mdy-all}}
{{cite web| last = Karan| first = Tim| title = Jonny Craig: 'I want to make amends to everyone I hurt'| work = Alternative Press| date = March 8, 2011| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/jonny_craig_i_want_to_make_amends_to_everyone_i_hurt/| access-date = March 8, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121010192724/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/jonny_craig_i_want_to_make_amends_to_everyone_i_hurt/| archive-date = October 10, 2012| url-status = dead| df = mdy-all}}
{{cite web| last = Karan| first = Tim| title = Exclusive: Jonny Craig no longer in Emarosa| work = Alternative Press| date = April 11, 2011| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_jonny_craig_no_longer_in_emarosa/| access-date = April 11, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110414134431/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/exclusive_jonny_craig_no_longer_in_emarosa/| archive-date = April 14, 2011| url-status = dead| df = mdy-all}}
{{cite web| last = Yancey| first = Bryne| title = Dance Gavin Dance's Jonny Craig being held on narcotics possession charges| work = Alternative Press| date = October 20, 2011| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/dance_gavin_dances_jonny_craig_being_held_on_narcotics_possession_charges| access-date = November 1, 2011}}
{{cite web| last = Yancey| first = Bryne| title = Jonny Craig released from jail, will enter court-ordered drug rehab| work = Alternative Press| date = November 1, 2011| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/jonny_craig_released_from_jail_will_enter_court_ordered_drug_rehab| access-date = November 3, 2011}}
{{cite web| last = Spielberg| first = Theo| title = Dance Gavin Dance Singer Jonny Craig Arrested for Drug Possession| work = Noisecreep| publisher = AOL| date = October 21, 2011| url = http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/10/21/jonny-craig-arrested-for-drug-possession/| access-date = November 1, 2011}}
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