John-Allison Weiss
An indie songwriter who built a loyal following by turning intimate, queer narratives into sharply crafted pop anthems.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Musical artist·Birthday: April 13·Millennials
Biography
John-Allison Weiss emerged from the DIY punk and folk circuits of the late 2000s, a songwriter whose raw emotional honesty felt like a secret passed between friends. They mastered the art of the direct connection, funding early albums through Kickstarter and touring relentlessly. Weiss's music, a blend of punk urgency and pop melody, chronicled love, anxiety, and identity with unflinching clarity. In 2020, they launched the side project Charlie Mtn., diving deeper into country and Americana to explore Southern roots and queer storytelling, proving their voice could reshape any genre it touched.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
John-Allison was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When John-Allison Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
John-Allison's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Successfully funded the album 'Say What You Mean' through a 2012 Kickstarter campaign that raised over $30,000.
- Released the critically acclaimed album 'New Love' in 2015, produced by indie rock figurehead Max Bemis.
- Founded the country-leaning solo project Charlie Mtn. in 2020, releasing the EP 'Thanks for Nothing.'
- Toured extensively with acts like Lou Reed, The Front Bottoms, and Allison Weiss (no relation).
- Their song 'The Fall' was featured in the video game 'Rock Band 4.'
Did You Know?
They have a tattoo that says 'DIY' on their arm, reflecting their independent ethos.
They studied at the University of Florida before moving to Brooklyn to pursue music.
They have spoken openly about their identity as a non-binary, queer artist.
They once recorded a cover of Taylor Swift's 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' for a split 7-inch single.
They designed merchandise for their tours and releases, often handling the visual art themselves.
“I write songs about the specific ache of a Tuesday afternoon.”
