Battle Hymns
2017
Pair of limited edition silkscreens
Dump Him by Johanna Jackson and Battle Hymns is a collaboration between Chris Johanson and Johanna Jackson
All sale proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood, the ACLU and 350.org
(Only sold as a pair)
These limited edition silkscreens by Chris Johanson and Johanna Jackson were created in conjunction with a protest album also titled Battle Hymns. The silkscreens were printed at Kay Rock Screenprinting in Brooklyn, NY in April 2017 and offered for sale now for the first time.
Battle Hymns the album is a compilation album created in direct response to the current political situation in the U.S.A. It was released digitally on inauguration day in opposition to the incoming administration. The album is available pay what you want at www.quasiband.com with all proceeds divided equally between Planned Parenthood, The ACLU and 350.org. To date, sales of the album online have raised over $32,000.
The Battle Hymns album features new unreleased music by Doug Martsch, Stephen Malkmus, Cristina Martinez, Jon Spencer, Mickey Finn, Mac McCaughan, Ash Bowie, Carrie Brownstein, Katie Harkin, Sean Croghan, Drew Grow, Mary Timony, Carl Newman, Corin Tucker, Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Bill Rieflin, Kurt Bloch, Kathy Foster, Rebecca Gates, Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss, with art by Chris Johanson and Johanna Jackson. The collaboration was spearheaded and assembled by Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss of Quasi (who also serve as the backing band for some songs.) Participants generously donated their music, studios, art and time.
The silkscreens were printed at Kay Rock Screenprinting in Brooklyn, NY.
