Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards

Music is all about nostalgia these days. From Beyonce and Drake's journey into house to the "Running Up That Hill" resurgence, we love a retro sound.

So maybe the person that's set to move rock forward is someone who celebrates its past. Jeris Johnson has collaborated with Papa Roach and Nickelback's Chad Kroeger. Soon, he'll open for Korn and Evanesence on their arena tour.

As far as his own sound, it's a mashup of different decades and genres. As trends move and audiences split, versatility becomes useful. Johnson's last two singles are evidence of that. His latest, "LEVITATE (The Summer Song)," is a laid back weekend jam. "RAINING BLOOD," the previous single, is a menacing take on the classic Slayer track.