News

2006.02.24
Wins "Band of the Year" and "Album of the Year" at Teabag Awards.

2006.01.15
Hosts "Live From" on MTV Chi.

2006.01.09
Featured on MTV News on MTV Chi.

2005.12.24
"Man Overboard" at #8 on Top 10 Countdown on MTV Chi.

2005.12.17
"Man Overboard" at #10 on Top 10 Countdown on MTV Chi. Johnny Hi-Fi hosts "Top 10 Chi Countdown" on MTV Chi.

2005.10.13
Formosa Television in Taiwan interviews Johnny Hi-Fi.

2005.10.11
Kicks off first tour in Taiwan.

2005.10.06
Hosts the premiere episodes of "Top 10 Chi Countdown" and "Live From" for MTV Chi.

2005.07.26
MTV Chi interviews Johnny Hi-Fi.

2005.02.21
UFO Station in Taiwan interviews Johnny Hi-Fi on UFO VIP program.

2004.12.19
Hosts "Christmas with Johnny Hi-Fi and Friends" on ImaginAsian Radio, KSQQ 96.1 FM.

2004.11.08
Live interview with Johnny Hi-Fi on ImaginAsian Radio, KSQQ 96.1 FM.

2004.11.04
Sino TV interviews Johnny Hi-Fi on "In the Spotlight" with Qin Li.

2004.10.06
Selected to open for multi-platinum Chinese rocker Chang Cheng-Yue and Freenight (A-Yue) on the Northeast leg of his North America tour sponsored by House of Blues.

2004.10.01
Signs non-exclusive booking and promotion deal with Parc Landon Agency.

2004.08.25
Named Featured Finalist on StirTV from August 25th to August 31st.

2004.08.09
Named Featured Artist on ImaginAsianTV.

2004.08.06
Named favorite artist that performed at Luna Lounge along with Longwave, Nada Surf, The Storkes and Wheatus.

2004.07.07
Named Featured Artist on StirTV from July 7th to July 13th.

2004.05.22
Headlines Asian Rock Fest.

2003.04.19
Films for Staten Island Cable Access show "New York Rocks".

2003.04.10
Performs at The Puck Building in New York City, benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

2003.02.26
"Passive Killer" featured as "Track of the Day" on GarageBand.com.

2003.02.25
"Changed" featured as "Track of the Day" on GarageBand.com.

2003.02.23
"I Don't Mind" featured as "Track of the Day" on GarageBand.com.

2000.11.30
"Passive Killer" licensed to Rock Music Group, Taiwan. Recorded by Taiwanese pop star Richie Jen on his album titled Tian Shi Xiong Di Xiao Bai Lia as track 7, "Don't Go".

Press

Sing Tao Daily
"Keeps growing and getting better for more than twelve years."
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October 24, 2004

Blog Critics
"Johnny Hi-Fi put on a perfect show. He's got the songs, the liquid tenor voice to put them across, the players, and equally important, an endearing, slinky, yet somehow humble, rock-star-poser persona."
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October 6, 2004

Asia Pacific Arts
"With the moody, sulky exterior that Johnny Hi-Fi exudes, he could easily be Morrissey’s predecessor as the Pope of Mope."
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October 1, 2004

Independent Music World Series
"Top 100 Semi-Finalist"
September 29, 2004

Coyote Music
"Johnny Hi-Fi continues to show tremendous ability in both songwriting and performing."
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September 19, 2004

Asia Pacific Arts
"On his first solo album, Johnny Hi-Fi displays an emotional depth and musical range that the broad genre of pop rock can barely contain."
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September 16, 2004

AArisings
"4 Stars! Johnny Hi-Fi will satisfy without the boredom that often comes with pop-rock music"
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July 16, 2004

StirTV
"The band exudes rockstarosity, thrilling sold-out bar circuit crowds with a sound and package that some have compared to Britpop legends like Coldplay and Radiohead"
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July 7, 2004

Coyote Music
"Leave you in a state, from start to finish, that can only be summed up with a breathless "Wow""
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July 3, 2004

Coyote Music
"Seemingly destined to become the Radiohead of the boy band generation"
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June 23, 2003

GarageBand.com
"Track of the Day - Passive Killer"
February 26, 2003

GarageBand.com
"Track of the Day - Changed"
February 25, 2003

GarageBand.com
"Track of the Day - I Don't Mind"
February 23, 2003

Austin Music Network
"Impeccably dressed walking fashion statement"
August 21, 1999

MusicAustin
"Growing and perfecting their sound since 1993"
October 18, 1998

Austin Chronicle
"Brings nostalgia into the modern day"
March 10, 1998