Kiernan is the project of Minneapolis-based musician Laura Kiernan (she/her). Drawing sound inspirations from the likes of Big Thief, Waxahatchee, and John Prine, her songwriting mixes folk with indie rock and a hint of country. In May 2021, Laura released her first song entitled “Genie,” which she recorded in her bedroom and sent to Jared Johnson, guitarist and sound engineer, to mix and master. The single was inspired by the story of Genie Chance, a radio producer in Anchorage during the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964 - which Laura first heard while listening to the radio. It drew the attention of New York Times’ Daily producers, who featured it in their newsletter.
Josie is a singer-songwriter from Barnum Minnesota who loves to frequent Duluth. Whether that’s joining Grant Glad in a closet to discuss music for his podcast, singing at Wussow’s open mic on Wednesday’s, or just going to Goodwill. Chances are she’s on that hill somewhere. Josie writes stories about screwing up, never leaving your home town, and dying as she pulls from influences such as Adrienne Lenker, Odie Leigh, and Daffo. Her folky rhythms and honest lyrics will really make you listen.
