The Americana/folk music style of Eric Bolander features deep voice tones and enduring melodies. Eric's songs will provide you a look into his life and an understanding that pleasure can be sustained through hardship. His lyrics are inspired by his life experiences. Eric was raised in the little Ohio River Valley village of Garrison in eastern Kentucky's Appalachian foothills. He learned... read full bio
Pat Byrne, an Irish singer-songwriter, has advanced considerably since signing his initial contract with Universal. Byrne moved to Austin, Texas, and began his journey. Pat's breakthrough performances at the 30A Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival and Americana Festival rocked the US. Pat's second US album, Into the Light, has an edgier tone that highlights both emotional depth and increased confidence while... read full bio
Kellie Loder, a contender for a Juno award, has a compelling quality. Her topical and meaningful lyrics paired to enchanting tunes reveal it. It can also be heard in the singer/songwriter's exciting live performances, which stir up strong feelings in the audience. Loder is the first runner-up of Canada's Got Talent on City TV, when she gloriously dazzled the judges... read full bio
Crys Matthews, a native of Nashville and a bard of truth, is one of the most prominent musicians advancing social justice today. Matthews, a multi-award-winning songwriter and composer, combines Americana, folk, blues and bluegrass into a daring, intricate performance rooted in classic melodies and interrupted with genuine, creative words. She was created for this moment. She uplifts our spirits in these... read full bio
A writer with hooks, comedy, chutzpah and revolutionary idealism is Carsie Blanton. Her discography includes a tour through American popular music, from sensuous jazz to pop-punk protest songs and was influenced by artist-activists like Nina Simone and Woody Guthrie. She has achieved a tiny menagerie of viral successes because to her special blend of hook-driven pop sensibility, political humor and poignant honesty, including... read full bio
Aleksi Campagne is ideally situated to present a modern, indie-folk interpretation of the revered fiddle-singing heritage. He started singing with his mother, legendary Canadian folk singer Connie Kaldor, when he was five years old. Aleksi relocated to Paris at the age of nineteen to study with jazz violin icon Didier Lockwood. Aleksi is the first person to ever be admitted into... read full bio
The folk singer and composer Joshua Quimby is forging his own, original route within Americana music from a little village in the thick forests of Northeastern Connecticut. The musician, who is currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee, blends his strong voice, emotionally honest lyrics and folk/blues/country guitar playing to create uniquely original and sincere songs. Joshua draws inspiration for his own writing and... read full bio
Over the past few years, the U.K. band The New Eves has consistently entertained audiences with their energetic live performances and songs. They have even included a fascinating single compilation in their discography. They have become well-known in their own country and have just released their first official single. The A-side of the album, "Original Sin," comes with a corresponding... read full bio
Canadian singer-songwriter UNA MIA was reared by a single mother who is also a first generation immigrant from Bosnia. She was born in Toronto. Balkan traditional music, as well as the blues and R&B that her mother played in their house, had an early impact on UNA. Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles were among the artists heard. When she was... read full bio
Owen Trawick created Everybody's Worried About Owen as a solo endeavor. The project's first EP "There Are Leeches In Denton Lake" is a stripped-down acoustic record with its tracks "Mawce" and "The Soccer Journals" amassing over 7,000,000 plays on Spotify. It was inspired by DIY Ethics, Folk Punk and 5th Wave Emo music. The song "Gut Punch/Don't Meet Your Idols" expands... read full bio
Julia Pratt is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter. The music of Julia, a songwriter at heart, combines pop, jazz, R&B and folk with a touch of electronic production. Julia's lyrics, which are rooted in moving lyricism and are influenced by artists like Kevin Garrett, Amy Winehouse and Hozier, talk with family, love, treachery and the struggle with the idea of "the self." She began a... read full bio
Jobi Riccio was born in Morrison, Colorado, a popular tourist destination south of Denver that is home to Red Rocks Amphitheater. Jobi Riccio drew inspiration in musicians ranging from Sheryl Crow to Joni Mitchell while growing up there. Sonically, Jobi's music straddles two worlds, fusing the classical skill of her composition with contemporary indie-leaning production to create a rich, spacious... read full bio
Shortly after being introduced to punk and grunge at the age of eight, Gwenifer Raymond picked up the guitar. Following years of touring the Welsh valleys with different punk bands, she started to listen more to Appalachian folk performers and pre-war blues artists, which led her to finally the American Primitive guitar players. She joined with the American record company "Tompkins... read full bio
Florist shows up immediately following the bend in the road. Sprague isolated herself in Los Angeles shortly after the release of the band's sophomore album, If Blue Could Be Happiness, thousands of miles away from friends and family, as well as from the physical emptiness and spiritual crises left in her wake following her mother's passing. There, she started surfing... read full bio
Drawing from both traditional and modern themes, the Irish multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Wicklow, Ireland, walks the fine line between vivid dreamscapes and folk forms. Her intricate musical and lyrical arrangements, along with ethereal, flowing arrangements, give alt-folk a fresh, forceful and demanding voice. Following the publication of her highly regarded debut album, Idle Mind, Anna Mieke was nominated for an RTÉ Folk... read full bio
Wendy Eisenberg has been keeping listeners guessing for the past five years or so. Although she considers herself to be an improvisational guitarist, she is incessantly able to adapt a thoroughly experimental approach to a broad range of situations since she is unaware of any musical restrictions. Eisenberg performs a variety of musical styles, including earworm art pop melodies, frenetic post-Prime Time free jazz... read full bio
Musicians such as Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers have transformed the folk and country music landscape, opening doors for new musicians to emerge. Now stepping into the forefront is Austin-born performer Bo Staloch, who has a unique style that freshly captures the essence of folk and country music. Bo Staloch has shown his ability to incorporate complex emotions into his... read full bio
Billy Keane is a vagrant who prefers to travel the picturesque path. Billy's life philosophy is centered around the principles of living simply, seeking truth, leading a contemplative life, expressing empathy and being creative. These themes are seen in much of his writing. Billy began composing and singing while he was in his teenaged years. Since then, he has traveled... read full bio
Pony Bradshaw had never attempted to sing, therefore he was unaware that he could. A young Pony assisted in keeping his father, an Elvis impersonator who had been in the military, well-stocked with scarves for his fans on stage. Pony had never made it, but he had always listened to music. Baseball was his sport. He enlisted in the Air... read full bio
The indie folk-rock musician Runo Plum was raised in a rural Minnesotan environment. Tucked away in the peaceful forest, Runo draws inspiration from everything, including profound historical insights, love, health, relationships, art, and even the ordinary things in life. Runo writes most of his songs at home in Minnesota, and he records them at the home studio of fellow musician Philip... read full bio
