Welcome to our continuing series Music You Need to Know! Here we search high and low to bring you some of the best of what alt has to offer that you might not have heard! Check it out!
1. Jenny Owen Youngs (For fans of Phoebe Bridgers) - Jenny Owen Youngs is straight up captivating in her melodies and vocal pairings. She's a little low-key in her sound which is just fine with me. She's definitely worth your time.
2. Orville Peck (For fans of Purple Mountains) - Orville Peck is an alt star in the making. He'll be playing Austin City Limits this weekend. His unique blend of alt and classic country is so fresh and his voice (particularly his ability to hold a note) is often unmatched.
3. Jessica Pratt (For fans of Sharon Van Etten) - Jessica Pratt is a singer songwriter from California who has a way with lyrics and melody. Her unique vocal style is sure to bring you in as it delicately floats above her gentle melodies. It evokes memories to classic folk or country.
4. Sun Kil Moon (For Fans of Father John Misty) - Mark Kozelek is a singer songwriter with absolutely gifted vocal talent. His voice soars above his melodies with Kozelek effortlessly hitting dropping in and out of falsetto. This man has some serious talent and he's one to watch.