The group consists of the same players from Centro-matic with the inclusion of guests, but focuses on more introspective and subdued offerings from Johnson's repertoire.

[2] Johnson was recently introduced as an "official member" of the band Monsters of Folk,[3] also consisting of Conor Oberst, Jim James, and M. Ward, on an episode of Austin City Limits the group performed on.

Johnson was also a member of the group The Undertow Orchestra, featuring David Bazan, Mark Eitzel and the late Vic Chesnutt.

https://web.archive.org/web/20140925033455/http://www.centro-matic.com/2014/december-tour-dates/ Johnson and Scott Danbom have performed as part of Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood's band, during his solo tours.

Will Johnson returned to the stage as part of the 400 Unit where he played drums, guitar, and wail on the gong.