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James Gunn Reveals Nouela's Hidden Musical Legacy
James Gunn shares how singer-songwriter Nouela Johnston, a near-forgotten artist, reconnected with him after a decade-long silence.
In brief
James Gunn shares how singer-songwriter Nouela Johnston, a near-forgotten artist, reconnected with him after a decade-long silence. James Gunn discovered that singer-songwriter Nouela Johnston, who released music in 2016, reunited with him after a decade of silence to perform live at his birthday party. Originally…
A Song From 2010
James Gunn first heard People Eating People's song 'All the Hospitals' in 2010.
Jenn's Discovery
Jenn Holland, Gunn's wife, discovered singer-songwriter Nouela Johnston in Seattle after a decade of silence.
The Reunion
Nouela performed live at Gunn's birthday party in the Hudson Valley with percussionist Joe Mengis.
The Performance
Nouela's live rendition of 'For Now' moved the audience to tears and a spontaneous standing ovation.
The Connection
Gunn and Jenn had shared a love for People Eating People since 2010, a band with fewer than 2,000 Spotify followers.
The Revelation
Gunn discovered People Eating People and Nouela Johnston were the same artist after years of sharing their music.
What it means
James Gunn discovered that singer-songwriter Nouela Johnston, who released music in 2016, reunited with him after a decade of silence to perform live at his birthday party.
