AMI Entertainment, a leading provider of interactive entertainment solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Tommy Moreno as its new Chief Executive Officer. With an extensive background in media, entertainment, hospitality, and technology, Moreno brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role.

“We are very grateful for Mike’s 17+ years of leadership at AMI. He has grown the company from 2,000 venues when he started to over 30,000 locations today by understanding the needs of AMI’s partners and treating them the right way,” said Alan Resnikoff, lead deal partner at Coral Tree Partners, AMI’s primary owner. He continued, “Tommy’s experience and demeanor make him particularly well suited to continue Mike’s great work. We could not be more excited about the future of the company.”

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AMI is working hard to make sure both operators and venues have the information and tools they need to re-open successfully. When preparing your post-pandemic re-opening checklist, here’s a few items we’d highly recommend adding to your list of to-do’s.

1. Implement Restart Procedures 24 Hours In Advance

To ensure your AMI jukebox is fully operational for a re-opening event, it’s important to implement jukebox restart procedures at least 24 hours in advance of customer engagement. For procedure details, click here.

2. Share Cleaning Recommendations with Staff

How to Clean an AMI Touchscreen: AMI touchscreens do not include a film as is used in resistive and surface capacitive touch technologies.  The touch surface is glass and any disinfectant or cleaner recommended for glass surfaces may be used to clean and disinfect the touchscreen. 70% rubbing alcohol (ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol) can be used as a disinfectant. Always spray the disinfectant/cleaner on the cloth or towel and not directly on the touchscreen.  Glass cleaner sprayed directly on the screen could possibly leak inside and cause damage.

How to Clean an AMI Currency Panel: The door panel is made of plastic. We recommend cleaning with a mild cleaner and disinfecting with rubbing alcohol using a soft cloth to avoid scratching the surface.

3. Connect Your AMI Jukebox to Outdoor Speakers

Per CDC recommendations, many bars and restaurants are being cleared to re-open, but with outdoor seating only. It’s simple to connect our jukeboxes to outdoor speakers or sound systems and extend the jukebox experience to all customers. Please refer to the “Sound System Setup” section of your jukebox manual for guidance. Plus, with the AMI Music app, patrons can easily select music right from their seat and without touching the jukebox. Outdoor banner artwork is available for download.

4. Use Ad Manager to Promote Critical Safety Guidelines

Inform patrons of safety precautions your venues are taking to help demonstrate their compliance with CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Templates are available in the “Public Health” category via amientertainment.net and your AMI Co-Pilot app, and cover safety, health, cleanliness, and more.

5. Make Use of Promotional Material: Promote Mobile

Our mobile jukebox companion app, AMI Music, already allows patrons to use the jukebox without touching it, and helps them maintain a six-foot distance. Our jukebox promo loop features videos that promote the app’s touchless component. Posters and banners promoting the app are available for download to be printed at a vendor of your choice. Plus, mobile app promo cards give patrons free credits, encouraging new users to go mobile when playing the jukebox.

6. Set Your Jukebox to Mobile Only

Looking for a solution to limit surface touching but still allow patrons play the jukebox? Simply disconnect the touchscreen controller cable (serial or USB) as well as the bill acceptor(s). The jukebox will continue to play music, including selections made by patrons via the AMI Music mobile app, as well as background music stations. We recommend attaching one of these flyers (Option 1 and Option 2) to your jukebox UI screen to inform patrons how to make music selections by using the AMI Music app.

AMI’s music promotions will continue to run on second screens where applicable (i.e. music video jukeboxes). Please note that if you do have music video enabled on any of your jukeboxes, disconnecting the video wire connection to the UI screen can lead to disruption of video to external music video displays.

7. Send a Re-Opening Notification to Jukebox Users

Using your AMI Co-Pilot app, you or your venue’s location manager can send a customizable “we’re re-opened for business” message directly to the smartphones of every AMI Music app user that has purchased music on its jukebox since Nov. 2019! Check out the video tutorial, plus step-by-step instructions are also available in this online FAQ.

Not quite ready to re-open? Consider upgrading your existing AMI jukeboxes to Win10. Microsoft is phasing out support of the XP operating system and highly recommends this upgrade.

AMI now offers an SSD/Win10 Upgrade Kit for refreshing your jukebox. This new operating system has faster processing speeds, more reliable performance, and will allow AMI to add new and more dynamic features in the future. Plus, the new hard drive comes enabled with Music Video On-Demand (MVOD)! This means that your jukebox will now be capable of video playback for AMI’s full library of over 25,000 music video titles. Simply connect your jukebox to a TV using an HDMI cable that connects to the on board HDMI port of the motherboard.

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AMI Entertainment is pleased to announce a new, online Chat feature for operators in need of tech support. The service is available on the AMI Operator Website and through the Co-Pilot mobile app. It allows operators to chat with the tech support team, providing another way for operators to access AMI’s best-in-class service. Traditional phone support is still available, as always.

The chat feature connects operators to a live agent for real-time communication. It’s perfect for a quick resolution to common and smaller issues. In addition to solving problems faster, chat also allows operators to avoid long wait times that can occur when calling in during peak hours. AMI still encourages operators to call in with complex issues, especially those that require rebooting the jukebox.

AMI’s Chat service is powered by Zendesk, a leading CRM company. This helps ensure reliable and robust support through chat. The interface is simple to use and similar to existing chat services. Operators can access the chat feature on the lower right-hand corner of the operator website or the Account page in the Co-Pilot app. It is hosted entirely online, so operators don’t need to connect using a phone number, nor does it use SMS text.

This new feature is part of AMI’s commitment to providing the best service possible. It gives a fast, reliable, and friendly service to all operators. AMI is proud to offer the Chat feature.

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AMI announced a contest to celebrate Niall Horan’s upcoming album Heartbreak Weather, which releases on March 13, 2020. The grand prize winner will get an autographed turntable and the new album on vinyl. Four runners-up will score their own vinyl copy of Heartbreak Weather. The contest is open now through March 18, 2020. Music fans can enter the contest using the AMI Music app, available on iOS and Android. Contest entry is also available on any participating AMI jukebox.

Niall Horan is an Irish pop singer and guitarist with a heavy folk influence. He rose to superstardom as a member of One Direction. The five-part boy band is one of the bestselling music groups of the last decade. Niall Horan has also achieved major commercial success as a solo artist. His debut solo album, 2017’s Flicker, entered the charts at the top of the Billboard 200 and is certified platinum.

Horan grew up in Mullinger, Ireland. He displayed a natural singing talent from a young age and auditioned for the 2010 season of The X Factor at only sixteen years old. While he didn’t win as a solo artist, he was placed in a band with four other singers at the suggestion of celebrity judge Nicole Scherzinger. The four singers were Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson, who formed the band One Direction. After finishing third in the competition, Simon Cowell signed the group to his label, Syco Entertainment.

One Direction soon exploded onto the music scene with whirlwind success, largely propelled by social media. Their first four albums all debuted at number one, with their fifth and final album reaching number two. Forbes ranked the group as the fourth highest-earning celebrities in the world in 2015 and they ranked second highest in 2016. In addition to their 50 million record sales, the group published several bestselling books and some of the highest grossing tours in the decade. They’ve also won over 200 music awards. The group has been on permanent hiatus since 2016.

Following the hiatus, several members embarked on solo careers. Niall Horan signed with Capital Records in 2016 and released his debut solo single “This Town” in September of the same year. It was the first solo single from any member of One Direction. The song showcased Horan’s folksy-pop style and was generally well-received by critics. It was followed by the single “Slow Hands,” and later “Too Much to Ask.” The music videos for all three singles are available on the AMI Digital Network. He supported the album with the 2018 “Flicker World Tour.”

In October 2019, Horan released the lead single “Nice to Meet Ya” from the upcoming album. It was followed by “Put a Little Love on Me” in December and “No Judgement” in February 2020. All three singles are featured on his highly anticipated second album. He will be embarking the “Nice to Meet Ya Tour” beginning in April 2020. Horan’s entire discography is available on AMI jukeboxes.

AMI Entertainment is proud to offer this contest to Niall Horan fans and music lovers alike. The autographed turntable is a surefire centerpiece for any great music collection. The folk-pop tones of the Irish singer’s music sound right at home on vinyl. Music fans are encouraged to enter the contest using the AMI Music app, or by visiting a nearby AMI jukebox venue.

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AMI announced a contest to celebrate Green Day and the release of their new album Father of All… One lucky grand prize winner will score the new album on vinyl, Wireless Beats by Dre Powerbeats Earphones, and a prize bundle that includes: Father of All… t-shirt, guitar strap, digital album, unicorn decal sticker and vinyl keychain. Four runners-up will receive a vinyl copy of Father of All… The contest is open now through February 19, 2020. Music fans can enter the contest using the AMI Music app, available on iOS and Android. Contest entry is also available on any participating AMI jukebox.

Green Day is one of the biggest bands in the world. During their three-decade career, they’ve sold over 85 million records and won 5 Grammys, including “Best Musical Show” for the Broadway production of American Idiot. They’re credited with generating a mainstream interest in punk rock during the 90s, ushering in the era of pop punk. Their success and innovation have inspired many other bands. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

Green Day emerged in California’s underground punk rock scene during the late 80s and early 90s. Bandmates and co-founders Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt originally formed a band called Sweet Children in 1986. By 1989, they changed their name to Green Day and released their debut EP 1,000 Hours on the independent label Lookout! Records. The following year, they released their debut studio album, 39/Smooth. Around this time, drummer Tré Cool joined the band and became a permanent member. Their second and final album under Lookout!, 1991’s Kerplunk, is one of the bestselling indie label records of all time with over 4 million sales. The success of Kerplunk brought attention from major studio labels and Green Day signed with Reprise Records.

The trio’s breakout album and major-label debut, Dookie (1994) is widely considered the best alternative rock album of that year. Powered by the singles “Longview,” “Welcome to Paradise,” “Basketcase,” “When I Come Around,” and “She,” the album eventually reached diamond certification, selling over 20 million copies worldwide. Dookie won the 1995 Grammy for “Best Alternative Album.” The success of Dookie also helped sales for the next album, Insomniac (1995). It reached #2 on the Billboard 200 and is certified 2x platinum. The singles “Geek Stink Breath,” “Stuck with Me,” and “Brain Stew” all enjoyed moderate success as well.

Their next two albums marked a decline for the group. 1997’s Nimrod featured the single “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” which has become a staple of high school proms and graduation ceremonies. The album eventually received double platinum certification.

Green Day had a major comeback with 2004’s American Idiot. The double album is a “punk rock opera” following the antiwar hero “Jesus of Suburbia.” It was their first album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200 and won the 2005 Grammy for “Best Rock Album.” The album featured three singles to reach #1 on Billboard Alternative Songs: “American Idiot,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and “Holiday.” The singles “Wake Me Up When September Ends” and “Jesus of Suburbia” charted high as well. “Boulevard of Broken Dream” won the Grammy for “Record of the Year.” American Idiot is certified 6x platinum and inspired a musical, which premiered in 2009.

Green Day has enjoyed fairly consistent success since American Idiot. Their eighth studio album 21st Century Breakdown (2009) was also a punk rock opera double album. Like its predecessor, it reached #1 and won the Grammy for “Best Rock Album.” In 2012, they released a trilogy of albums, ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, and ¡Tre!. They scored their third #1 album with 2016’s Revolution Radio. The album’s singles “Bang Bang” and “Still Breathing” each went #1 on Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

Father of All… drops today and is Green Day’s thirteenth studio album. It was preceded by the title track, released as a single in September 2019. The album’s second single “Fire, Ready, Aim” came out the following month. “Oh Yeah,” the album’s third single, was released in January. It’s the groups shortest album to date. They kick off the Hella Mega Tour with Weezer and Fall Out Boy in March.

AMI Entertainment is proud to offer this contest to Green Day fans and music lovers alike. The must-have merch bundle and Beats By Dre earphones are an incredible value. Contest entry is free and open to all. Music fans are encouraged to enter the contest using the AMI Music app, or by visiting a nearby AMI jukebox venue.

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AMI announced a contest to celebrate Halsey and her new album Manic. The grand prize winner will take home a turntable, the new album on vinyl, and a Halsey notebook. Four runners-up will score a vinyl copy of Manic. The contest is open now through January 29, 2020. Music fans can enter the contest using the AMI Music app, available on iOS and Android. Contest entry is also available on any participating AMI jukebox.

Halsey has been all over the music scene for the past four years. In addition to her acclaimed and successful solo work, she is a frequent collaborator with other artists. She’’s been featured on hits by The Chainsmokers, G-Eazy, Quavo, Juice WRLD, BTS, Yungblud, and more. She’s achieved multiple platinum-selling singles, chart-topping albums and many awards. Her highly anticipated new album was preceded by the #1 single “Without Me.” Halsey will be going on the “Manic World Tour,” beginning in March, in support of her new album.

Halsey’s difficult upbringing and early life financial struggles helped shape her unique perspective as a music artist. She began writing and recording music at 17 years old while dating a man who lived on Halsey St. in Brooklyn NY. She adopted her stage name to honor the street name and because it’s an anagram of her first name Ashley.

In 2012, Halsey began posting her music on social media channels like YouTube, Kik, and Tumblr. She broke through the music scene with the single “Ghost.” It was posted to Soundcloud, where it gained in popularity and eventually charted. Due to the single’s success, Halsey was courted by several record labels, ultimately signing to Astralwerks, a division of Universal Music Group. She released her debut EP Room 93 in October of 2014.

The following year, she released her debut studio album, Badlands. It was a concept album taking place in a dystopian future society, which acts as a metaphor for mental health struggles at the time. It was critically acclaimed and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. It featured the singles “Ghost”, “New Americana”, “Colors”, and “Castle”, which all achieved platinum certification.

In July 2016, The Chainsmokers released their collaboration with Halsey, “Closer.” She co-wrote the song in addition to providing vocals for it. The song spent twelve weeks at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.” The success of the single helped bring her to a wider music audience.

Following the success of “Closer”, she released the song “Now or Never.” It served as the lead single to her second studio album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. The album, released June 2017, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Like its predecessor, it was concept album, this time dealing with two lovers in a Romeo & Juliet inspired story. It was more of a “radio friendly” album than her first one. The album’s second single, “Bad at Love,” achieved 4x platinum certification and was her highest charting single as a lead artist at the time. Later in in 2017, she collaborated with her then-boyfriend G-Eazy on the single “Him & I.”

In October of 2018, Halsey released her next single “Without Me.” It’s her highest charting single as a lead artist, going #1. In March of 2019, she announced her next album, which became Manic. Three more singles were released ahead of the album: “Nightmare,” “Graveyard,” and “Clementine.”

Halsey’s success as an artist in due in large part to her skill as a songwriter. She’s acclaimed for being able tell a story through her lyrics, which often draw from her personal struggles. She also produces music across multiple genres. While her music is often labeled as pop, she considers herself to be an alternative artist. Halsey’s entire discography and the music videos for “Ghost,” “Closer,” and “Without Me” are all available on the AMI Digital Jukebox Network.

AMI Entertainment is proud to offer this contest to Halsey fans and music lovers alike. Contest entry is free and open to all. Music fans are encouraged to enter the contest using the AMI Music app, or by visiting a nearby AMI jukebox venue.

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AMI Announced a contest to celebrate The Replacements and the release of their new box set Dead Man’s Pop. The grand prize winner will take home the box set and a cassette along with a band jacket, and vinyl copies of the albums Tim and All Shook Down. The contest is open now through December 4, 2019. Music fans can enter the contest using the AMI Music app, available on iOS and Android. Contest entry is also available on any participating AMI jukebox.

Considered one of the best rock bands of the 1980s, The Replacements helped pioneer the alternative rock genre. They’re known for their raw, emotional, and often self-deprecating lyrics. The group also became notorious for their unpredictable and offbeat live shows. Their bizarre live show behavior consisted of often being too inebriated to perform, playing fragments of covers and their own songs, and being haphazard with their instruments. Their body of work has influenced many alt rock groups and has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows.

The group formed in Minneapolis during the late 70s. Founding members and brothers Bob and Tommy Stinson started playing with drummer Chris Mars under the name Dogbreath. Their lead singer, Paul Westerberg, overheard the group rehearsing and decided to join. He became one of the driving forces in the group, contributing significantly as a songwriter. Early on they were mostly a punk rock band. They changed their name to The Replacements to represent their perception of themselves as a second-rate band.

After recording a demo for local producer Peter Jeperson, they began producing music under the indie record label Twin/Tone. They released their debut album, Sorry Ma, I Forgot to Take Out the Trash in 1981. It received positive reviews, but limited commercial success. It was followed up with an EP called Stink. After the EP, they began distancing themselves from hardcore punk, focusing on more elaborate songwriting. Their second album, Hootenanny (1983), gained a following outside of Minneapolis and the group went on tour in northeast America. In 1984, they released their third album, Let It Be. It featured the single “I Will Dare,” which is one of their most beloved songs. The album was their breakthrough success and they began attracting the attention of major labels.

Following the success of Let It Be, they signed to Sire Records, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. The group was struggling financially at the time as their expenses exceeded album sales. Several band members were still working day jobs. Their major-label debut album Tim came out in 1985. It was the last album to feature founding member Bob Stinson, who was fired from the band in 1986. They released their fifth album, Please to Meet Me, in 1987. Like many of its predecessors, the album was praised by critics but had modest commercial success. Their next album, Don’t Tell a Soul (1989), featured their most successful single “I’ll Be You.” It topped the Modern Rock Chart and it was their only single to appear on the Billboard Hot 100. They released their final and most successful album All Shook Down in 1990. It received a Grammy nomination for “Best Alternative Rock Album.”

Despite the success of All Shook Down, the group disbanded in 1991 following tensions over their creative direction. Most band members continued working on solo projects and other bands following the breakup. Original band member Bob Stinson passed away in 1995. Westerberg and Tommy Stinson reunited the band in 2012. They played several shows and special appearances, but never recorded another album.

AMI Entertainment is proud to offer this contest to fans of The Replacements and music lovers alike. The Dead Man’s Pop Box Set, band jacket and vinyl albums are must haves in any alt rock collection. Contest entry is free and open to all. Music fans are encouraged to enter the contest using the AMI Music app, or by visiting a nearby AMI jukebox venue.

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AMI announced a contest to celebrate Luke Combs and the release of his new album What You See Is What You Get. One lucky grand prize winner will score two tickets to see him on tour. Three runners-up will take home a vinyl copy of the highly anticipated new album. The contest is open now through November 20, 2019. Music fans can enter the contest using the AMI Music app, available on iOS and Android. Contest entry is also available on any participating AMI jukebox.

In just a few years, Luke Combs has skyrocketed to one of the biggest names in country music. His first six commercially released singles have all gone #1 on Billboard’s U.S. Country Airplay chart. He’s already sold several million records and has won numerous awards. Combs is also known for selling out arenas and delivering amazing live performances. He has one of the best singing voices in country music. Combined with his clever, catchy songwriting and down-to-earth persona, he’s become an unstoppable force in the genre.

Luke Combs grew up in Asheville, NC. While attending Appalachian State University, he played his first country music show at Parthenon Café. Following the performance, he left college and moved to Nashville to pursue his career. Combs released three EPs between 2014-2015 before signing to Sony Music Nashville. He released his debut single, “Hurricane” in 2017. It served as the first single from his debut studio album, This One’s for You, released in June 2017.

The album was a major success. Following “Hurricane,” four more album singles were released, including “Beautiful Crazy.” This fan favorite and several other music videos are available in the AMI Music Video Library. This One’s for You reached #1 on the US Top Country Albums chart and is certified 2x platinum.

Along with the album’s commercial success, it earned multiple awards and nominations. In 2017, Combs won the Country Music Association Award for “New Artist of the Year” The following year, he won iHeart Radio Music Awards’ “New Country Artist of the Year.” He cleaned up at the 2019 Billboard Awards, winning “Top Country Artist,” “Top Country Male Artist,” and “Top Country Album.” Luke Combs’ massive success and popularity created a lot of hype and anticipation for his second studio album.

Combs released the single “Beer Never Broke My Heart” ahead of his new album in May 2019. It continued his streak, going #1 on the U.S. Country Airplay Chart. The album, What You See is What You Get, was released November 8, 2019. Both albums are available on the AMI Digital Network. Luke Combs is one of the most popular artists on AMI jukeboxes. He’s currently touring.

AMI Entertainment is proud to offer this contest to Luke Combs fans and country music lovers alike. The grand prize winner will get access to the highly sought-after live show. Runners-up will get one of the most anticipated albums of 2019. Contest entry is free and open to all. Music fans are encouraged to enter the contest using the AMI Music app, or by visiting a nearby AMI jukebox venue.

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AAMI announced a contest to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Stone Temple Pilots’ album Purple. The lucky winner will take home a Prize Bundle that includes a hoodie, t-shirt, an LP, a 3-CD version of Purple, a 7” vinyl, a record slipmat, and a signed test pressing. The contest is open now through November 6, 2019. Music fans can enter the contest using the AMI Music app, available on iOS and Android. Contest entry is also available on any participating AMI jukebox.

Stone Temple Pilots, often shortened to STP, are one of the bestselling and most popular rock bands of the 1990s. The’ve sold over 40 million records during their career. The group achieved sixteen Top 10 singles on various Billboard rock charts and scored a #1 album with Purple. Their sound originated as alternative rock and grunge but evolved over the years. The band’s popularity and exciting live shows led to a devoted fanbase. They’re recognized as one of the most influential bands of their era, despite poor critical reviews during their height. STP’s music has stood the test of time and earned them retrospective critical acclaim.

The band formed in San Diego between 1985-1990. The original lineup consisted of lead singer Scott Wieland, guitarists Dean DeLeo, his brother and bassist Robert DeLeo, and drummer Eric Kretz. They released their first album Core in 1990. Powered by the singles “Sex Type Thing,” “Plush,” and “Creep,” the album was a major hit, launching them to stardom. They toured extensively following the album and became one of the more popular rock acts during that time.

They released their second album, Purple, in June of 1994. It featured the radio-friendly “Interstate Love Song,” “Vasoline” and “Big Empty.” Album sales took off as it debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. Purple sold over three million copies in just four months, making it one of the fastest selling albums in history. It eventually hit over six million sales, becoming certified 6x platinum. While they achieved success with later albums, this era was the height of their career.

Their third album, Tiny Music…Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996), saw a major shift in sound for the band. It incorporated glam metal, psychedelic rock and post-punk sounds. With their next album, No 4 (1998), STP wanted to get back to their earlier alt rock sound. The hit single “Sour Girl” featured a popular music video starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, which is available in the AMI digital library.

Around the time of their fifth album, Shanri-La Dee Da (2001), internal strife began to take its toll on the band. STP dissolved in 2002 due to tensions between Dean DeLeo and Scott Weiland. After reconciling years later, STP reunited in 2008 and toured for several years before releasing their self-titled sixth album in 2010. Despite the album’s success, conflict continued to plague the group. Scott Weiland was fired from the band in 2013. Chester Bennington took over for a time but left in 2015 to focus on Linkin Park. Tragically, Weiland passed in 2016. After an online audition, STP hired Jeff Gutt as the new lead singer in 2017. They released their second self-titled album, and seventh overall, in 2018.

AMI Entertainment is proud to offer this music contest to Stone Temple Pilots fans and music lovers alike. The incredible giveaway celebrates one of the bestselling albums of the 90s. It comes loaded with bonus material and collector’s items that would make any music lover envious. Contest entry is free and open to all. Music fans are encouraged to enter the contest using the AMI Music app, or by visiting a nearby AMI jukebox venue.

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AMI announced a contest to celebrate new album The Fall of Hobo Johnson. One grand prize winner will take home a Hobo Johnson autographed Marshall Bluetooth Speaker, an official album hoodie and t-shirt, and a copy of The Fall of Hobo Johnson. Five runners-up winners will receive a vinyl copy of the new album. The contest is open now through October 9, 2019. Music fans can enter the contest using the AMI Music app, available on iOS and Android. Contest entry is also available on any participating AMI jukebox.

Hobo Johnson exploded on the national music scene when his homemade video for “Peach Scone” went viral. He and his band, the LoveMakers, recorded the video for NPR’s “Tiny Desk” competition last year. It went on to receive millions of views in just a few weeks. The sudden popularity launched his second album The Rise of Hobo Johnson onto the Billboard 200. Shortly after it peaked at #11. The full album is available in the AMI Digital Network.

While listed as a hip-hop artist, Hobo Johnson’s music crosses genres in the creation of something new. His unique vocalizations and raw emotional energy are closer to spoken word than traditional rap. The music itself combines a variety of sounds. Johnson describes his music as “low-fi hip-hop with folk-punk influence.” The open vulnerability he shows in describing the pain of modern dating has clearly resonated with his fanbase.

Hobo Johnson was born Frank Lopes Jr. and grew up in the Sacramento area. At 19 years old, he was kicked out of his house and spent time living in his car. This period of his life became the inspiration of his stage name and first album. Originally, he called himself Homeless Johnson but shortened it to Hobo Johnson. He titled his first album Hobo Johnsons 1994 Corolla (2015). The following year, Johnson started releasing a series of videos on YouTube called “Live from Oak Park” in December 2016.

He originally released his second album in 2016, but then re-released in 2017 with new remixes a different track list. Following the sudden success of “Peach Scone” he and The LoveMakers toured North America and Europe with an additional appearance at Australia’s Falls Music & Arts Festival. In 2019, they appeared at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

They released the new album on September 13, under Warner Bros. The singles “Typical Story” and “UglyKid” came out ahead of the album. Both music videos are available on AMI Music Video jukeboxes. Hobo Johnson and the LoveMakers are currently on tour.

AMI Entertainment is proud to offer this music contest to Hobo Johnson fans and music lovers alike. Contest entry is free and open to all. Music fans are encouraged to enter the contest using the AMI Music app, or by visiting a nearby AMI jukebox venue.

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