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Melanie McClaren - Melanie MacLaren has quickly established herself in the folk and Americana scene with her unique ability to blend poetic lyricism and a tongue-in-cheek sensibility with timeless folk style. Melanie’s “haunting yet humorous” songs, distinctive finger-style guitar and soul-string vocals have won over live audiences nationally and internationally since 2022. Her ability to effortlessly weave past and present threads of the folk tradition without sacrificing any sense of individuality and contemporary relevance make her an undeniable artist to watch.
She released her stunning debut EP “Kill My Time” in 2022 independently to enthusiastic critical reception before gaining the attention of Tone Tree Distribution in Nashville. Within a few months of the release, she had signed with Tone Tree, landed several coveted playlist spots (most notably Spotify’s Best of 2022 Fresh Folk Finds), and released a second EP of duets entitled “Tadpole Emporium" with Dublin songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly (DUG) which they toured together in the UK and Ireland.
Melanie then released her second solo EP “Tourist” in April 2023. With tracks featured on multiple editorial playlists (most notably Spotify Fresh Finds and Spotify’s Best of 2022 Fresh Folk Finds) she garnered over 2.5 million streams across platforms. After touring extensively in 2023 and early 2024, Melanie released her latest EP “Bloodlust.
Melanie has toured in the US solo four times to enthusiastic audiences as well as touring the UK and Ireland. She has shared bills with both established and rising folk artists like Caleb Caudle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Charli Adams, Joshua Burnside, DUG, Lorkin O'Reilly, Ramsey Thornton, Bobby Bare Jr. and June Henry. In 2024, she had the opening spot on Charlie Starr’s (Blackberry Smoke) solo acoustic tour in January and played to several sold out audiences.
In 2025 Melanie was selected as one of the finalists in the Troubadour Contest for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and was an official artist at Salmonfest in Alaska in August marking her first major festival appearances. In 2026 Melanie embarked on a successful coheadline tour of the Northeast with artist Liv Greene, opened for Lizzie No and will go on tour with Abigail Rose in the fall. After a year and a half of touring, and playing with a band in Nashville, Melanie is releasing new music this fall.
Nashville singer-songwriter Abigail Rose is an emerging voice in indie folk-rock, blending vivid, emotionally honest storytelling with a sound that draws from folk, Americana, rock, and modern pop. Described by The New York Times as possessing “a slightly folk-y Stevie Nicks” voice, Rose creates music that feels intimate and personal while carrying the energy and sweep of songs built for the stage.
Growing up in Nashville, Rose was surrounded by music from an early age. She began writing lyrics as a child and picked up the guitar around age 11, finding inspiration in the wide-ranging music she heard at home—from Fleetwood Mac, Sheryl Crow, and Tom Petty to Norah Jones and contemporary pop. That eclectic foundation continues to shape her music today, giving her songwriting a timeless singer-songwriter quality with a distinctly modern edge.
Her 2024 EP, Surprise Valley, introduced a compelling new chapter in her artistry, showcasing songs centered on vulnerability, independence, relationships, and finding your place in the world. She followed the project with Surprise Valley Stripped and a series of new releases that continue to expand her sound.
Now Rose is looking ahead to her debut full-length album, Paisley, arriving September 24, 2026. The record promises to further establish the musical identity she has been building: thoughtful songwriting, memorable melodies, an expressive voice, and a willingness to move freely between genres. Whether performing with a full band or stripping a song down to its essentials, Abigail Rose brings an engaging combination of warmth, honesty, and unmistakable presence to her music.