Matt Johnson: In Conversation + Book Signing

Join Matt Johnson of THE THE in conversation with acclaimed writer Jason Wood to mark the release of their new book, Cognitive Dissident.

It charts Johnson’s remarkable journey from a childhood living above one of East London’s most famous pubs to global success, followed by decades out of the spotlight and a powerful creative resurgence.Matt Johnson is an English singer-songwriter and the founding member of the band THE THE.

He is also a film soundtrack composer and conservationist.Jason Wood is Executive Director of Public Programmes at the British Film Institute and a widely published author on popular culture.

His other books include 100 American Independent Films, Nick Broomfield: Documenting Icons, The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema and 100 Road Movies.