John-Allison Weiss (born April 13, 1987) is an American singer-songwriter known for emotionally resonant songwriting, a strong DIY ethos, and blending indie pop, folk, and alt-country. Emerging in the late 2000s, Weiss built a following through crowdfunding, touring, and independent releases. In 2020, they launched the project Charlie Mtn., exploring country storytelling rooted in queer identity.
Weiss released their debut EP, An Eight-Song Tribute to Feeling Bad and Feeling Better, in 2007 while attending the University of Georgia, followed by Live at Sidewalk NYC (2008). In 2009, they funded their first studio album, ...Was Right All Along, via Kickstarter, exceeding their goal and receiving coverage in The New York Times Magazine.[1]
In 2013, Weiss released Say What You Mean and its acoustic companion Sideways Sessions on No Sleep Records. The Remember When EP followed in 2014. In 2015, Weiss signed with SideOneDummy Records and released New Love, produced by Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye and Bradley Hale of Now, Now.
In 2020, Weiss debuted the Charlie Mtn. project with the GD EP, but a planned tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2025, they crowdfunded a full-length album recorded with Ellen Angelico, Bess Rogers, and Chris Kuffner.[2]
On February 17, 2023, Weiss released The Long Way via Get Better Records. New Noise Magazine described it as "the magnum opus culmination of Weiss’ chrysalis", adding that "layers of happiness and distress will be discovered in every song."[3] The title track reflected Weiss’s perspective:
it's okay to take your time and at your own pace ... whatever road you take is the right one.[4]
The lead single, "Different Now", was described as "plunking the listener on the gym floor, dancing somewhere between The Pixies and Matt Skiba".[5]
Personal life and identity
Weiss came out as non-binary in 2017 and uses they/them pronouns. They have spoken publicly about their vocal transition, stating, "I had to learn to sing again."[6] They live and record off-grid in a trailer studio.[7]
They have also engaged in LGBTQ+ advocacy. In collaboration with Kristin Russo, Weiss launched "OUR Restroom", a campaign supporting gender-inclusive bathroom access.[8][9]
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