Interview

Johnny Stevens on change and what's ahead in the next chapter for Highly Suspect

Nick Raven

25 Feb 2026 — 5 min read

Ahead of their upcoming Live At The Domain performance with Good Charlotte, Yellowcard and Tadpole, Highly Suspect frontman Johnny Stevens answered our questions about growth, movement, and making music that stays close to real life. From Brooklyn rhythms to life on the road, he reflects on how change keeps the band alive and why connection still sits at the heart of every show.

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Josh Keating puts te reo Māori at the heart of country pop on ‘Again’

Rā Charmian ground ‘Kia Puāwai’ in te reo and whakapapa

Bridges speaks to healing, honesty, and finding light in Life of the Party

Merlia blurs subconscious realities with debut single Sicily