Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter started making music in Moscow, Idaho. His first album came out in 2001, and he's been writing songs that lean toward folk storytelling ever since. Songs like 'Change Of Time' and 'Lights' show his way with words, where the details feel lived-in rather than just decorative.

He put out 'Hello Ruin' in 2004 and 'The Animal Years' in 2006, both records where he kept working with narrative and character. The writing on those albums doesn't shout; it settles in. 'A Certain Light' and 'Angels On Her Shoulders' are good examples of how he handles quieter moments without turning sentimental.

In 2015, he released 'Serpentine Prison,' which included 'Change Of Time.' That song, like a lot of his work, deals with time passing and what sticks around in memory. He's kept writing and recording since, though some personal matters came up in 2020 that he addressed privately.