Johnny Gates is the new school rock star that you need on your radar. While the term rock star is very subjective, Gates' style is subjective in the best kind of way too. A wide array of influence comes across in his effortless grasp of songwriting, while being held together by his timeless voice provides something for any listener. Wish I Knew You is a vulnerable yet relatable tale of love just out of reach, and as the story unfolds the instrumentation builds to a crescendo of expression, navigating perfectly from a stripped back solo performance to rich instrumentation.