Meet Foxlin
Foxlin is therapy for an artist with incurable cancer unable to understand a meaning to life. Indie/Folk/Rock based in Kansas City, MO.
"A talented indie folk artist with a penchant for creating heartfelt and wonderfully poignant releases"
- Broken 8 Records
About
Diagnosed with a myriad of illnesses, Ryan Johnson uses the moniker Foxlin to cope and relate to the world and analyze what it means to be immortally human. From incurable blood & bone cancer to Borderline Personality Disorder, Ryan documents the mental and physical torment he endures as well as some of the highlights and lowlights of life.
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Foxlin is a prominent member of the Kansas City music scene and has recently been touring very steadily with much success. Using "Inner Lycanthrope" as his closer, he brings people together and leaves them with an experience they won't forget.
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Dubbed as prolific, Foxlin releases music frequently himself. He writes, records, and produces all of his music as well as manages, designs, and books everything marking him a true solo DIY artist.
"More than an artist, Foxlin embodies resilience, a living testament to the spirit’s ability to find solace and expression in the face of insurmountable challenges. Amidst battling incurable cancer, Foxlin‘s artistry serves not only as a channel for creativity but also as a vital lifeline—a form of therapy that extends beyond the realm of soundwaves."
- Heat Waves Mag
Press for "Camper"
"...breeds a very particular honesty and in doing so the whole record has this character and persona to it that you become quickly attached to..."
- Recording Artists Guild Digital Magazine
"...smart and poetic writing. If you were to just read the lyrics, they do read like a poem."
- Rising Artists Blog
"The interplay between the music and vocals is perfect, and his words shine through with poetic charm, conjuring up instant comparisons with bands like Frightened Rabbit."
"...a touching and tender adventure well worth taking."
- Broken 8 Records