The Sound of Johnny and the lizards

Johnny and the Lizards are a four-piece indie band blending witty, story-driven lyrics with upbeat New Wave-inspired rock. Described as “pure joy,” their sound draws inspiration from artists like The Fratellis and Squeeze, combining sharp narratives with high-energy melodies and a touch of T. Rex swagger.

Have a listen to previews of their latest releases below, or check out the full versions on your favourite streaming platforms.

Barnfind

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Johnny and the Lizards drop their highly anticipated four-track debut EP, recorded at Rapunzel Recording Studios in January 2026. The release contains two brand-new tracks, "Name on the Pavement" and "Cinderella and the Read more

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Secret Keepers (2026 Version) 2:47

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Billiards (2026 Version) 4:15

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Cinderella and the Punk 3:58

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10 15 & 24

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Johnny and the Lizard's latest single, 10 15 & 24, has been released January 2026. In pure west-country tradition, this song was recorded in a barn in Devon back in June 2025. This is the third single for the band and has been played at numerous gigs in the past year. Listen to song wherever you get your music from.

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10 15 & 24
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Name on the Pavement

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Also taken from Barnfind, this is a punchy, wordy and particularly catchy song partly inspired by early Fratellis music. The track has no shortage of percussion instruments, and contains several more chords than you might expect in your average 4-minute song.

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Cinderella and the Punk

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From Johnny and the Lizards' debut EP Barnfind, recorded in January 2026 at Rapunzel Studios in East Devon. Its punk-like qualities and entertaining lyrics make it the band's most popular live song. It's also one of their oldest, having played it at every single gig they've done.

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