A one-of-a-kind project created with fans across the world, Arrested Youth & The Quarantiners is now available on all music streaming platforms including Apple Music.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, LA-based artist Arrested Youth wanted to find a unique way to interact and reach out to fans to see how they could connect. This marked the beginning of the Quarantine Sessions, an opportunity for fans to come together and write songs and thus, this unique project was born. Arrested Youth & The Quarantiners celebrates the beauty and creative energy that can come from such a dark time in our world, and solidifies that the fans are what make music possible.
In addition to helping write the music for this EP, fans took part in the music video for lead single “Jumping Ship.” Featuring footage from fans in every corner of the world including countries like Slovakia, Switzerland, Mexico, India, France, Canada and more, it is a visual representation of the ability for people to still connect and come together even when they are physically separated.
Ian Johnson, p/k/a “Arrested Youth”, started each session by producing a rough demo of music, then worked with fans via Instagram and YouTube live streams to create a song concept along with lyrics. Johnson would then come up with vocal melodies and put finishing production edits with his friend and producer Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft.
Arrested Youth built his cult following through his mix of alternative and hip-hop styles and thought-provoking lyrics addressing issues of self-doubt, ego, and the hyper-stimulation brought on by social media. Johnson was raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He started Arrested Youth wanting to create an outlet for the many challenges his generation is facing.