NAT JOHNSON is the former singer, songwriter and guitarist of Monkey Swallows the Universe. Her debut solo single, 'Dirty Rotten Soul' was released in September 2008. Since then, she has put together a band operating under the name of "The Figureheads".

One of The Figureheads (Kevin Gori - Guitar) should be familiar to fans of Monkey Swallows the Universe. Kev and Nat have been playing music together since 2003. The Figureheads are completed by Chris Loftus (bass), who has previously played with Fury of the Headteachers, and Neil Piper (drums), who also drums for Champion Kickboxer.

Having recently signed to Damaged Goods, Nat Johnson and the Figureheads released their debut album, "Roman Radio", on October 19th 2009. This was preceded by a double A side single, "Wonderful Emergency / Don't Worry Baby", on October 5th 2009.