Morella's Forest began in 1992 when Johnson returned home to Dayton, OH after leaving both Seattle, WA and his signed yet albumless band Righteous Anger. Once back in Dayton, Johnson set out to start a new band and gathered together people with a similar musical vision. The band is comprised of Sydney (vocals, lyrics), Shawn (guitars/keyboards), Joel Votaw (bass), and Jessie Sprinkle (drums). While the boys make the sounds, Sydney is a killer vocalist who can deliver hushed playful melodies, and get gutsy on the chorus.