Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co. is a collaborative project reuniting former members of Magnolia Electric Co. with Will Johnson, perpetuating the raw, American soul-infused songwriting spirit associated with Jason Molina (1973-2013). The new line-up, comprising Will Johnson (vocals, guitar), Jason Groth (guitar, vocals), Pete Schreiner (bass, vocals), Mike Brenner (pedal-steel guitar), Michael Kapinus (keyboards) and Mark Rice (drums), gathered in Texas in March 2025 to record new versions of Jason Molina and Will Johnson's songs, under the guidance of producer Britton Besenherz. A first track, "The Big Beat", was released in May 2025, with a cover designed by the illustrator associated with the former band, Will Schaff, followed in September by the Wooden Heart / Twenty Cycles to the Ground EP.
