Born of the 2010’s folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their

rock and roll era, The Crane Wives epitomize the evolving landscape of

indie folk. Their high-energy performances have been described as

“charged with emotion and technical skill” (Blurred Culture LA), while

their harmony-dense melodies support deeply resonant lyrics, exploring

the vulnerable and the ugly sides of the human condition. The band has

amassed over 1.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, racking up

over 150 million streams on their most popular songs and

accumulating listenership from far-flung corners of the US to the UK,

Australia, Germany, Brazil, Poland, Mexico, and the Philippines.

Featured by Michigan Radio and NPR’s “All Songs Considered, ”the

band recently released their sixth full-length studio record, Beyond

Beyond Beyond, to high praise, with Glasse Factory calling the album “a

testament to the band’s ability to turn personal struggles into universally

relatable anthems." Niner Times describes the new release as “angsty,

haunting and gritty, ”praising its departure from the more traditional folk

sound of the Crane Wives’ previous records. Since its release in Sept

2024, Beyond Beyond Beyond has accrued over 24 million streams on

Spotify.

The pulse of the Crane Wives is delivered by Ben Zito (bass) and Dan

Rickabus (drums), creating a driving, dynamic backdrop while co-leads

Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury establish expansive and gritty

conversations between their electric guitars. A web of three-part

harmony helps to soften the blow of their emotional candor, like a 21st

century Cerberus, the hound of Hades reimagined as an emotional

support animal.

The Crane Wives have 6 full-length albums under their belts and have

performed over 600 shows across the US, sharing stages with acts such

as The Avett Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Rusted Root, The Dead South,

Joseph, and many more.