Laura Veirs

Laura Veirs grew up in Colorado with parents who played classical guitar and flute. She started writing songs early, influenced by folk artists like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. Her first album, 'The Triumphs and Travails of Love,' came out in 1999, and she kept teaching while making music in those early years.

Her 2004 album 'Carbon Glacier' and 2007's 'Year of Meteors' got some critical attention. She often works with producer Tucker Martine and has collaborated with Neko Case and Sufjan Stevens. Songs like 'July Flame' and 'Don't Lose Yourself' show her leaning into personal storytelling, sometimes touching on difficult subjects like addiction.

Veirs has put out records fairly steadily, including 'The Lookout' in 2018. Her music tends to sit in that space between folk and indie, built around acoustic guitar and clear, observational lyrics. She doesn't really chase trends, just keeps writing the kind of songs she's always written.