{"title":"Adrianne Lenker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Adrianne Lenker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdrianne Lenker was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 9, 1991, and grew up partly in Minnesota. She studied at Berklee College of Music and began releasing solo recordings in 2014. In 2015 she co-founded Big Thief with Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, and James Krivchenia. Her solo work has appeared on Saddle Creek and 4AD in parallel with Big Thief's catalog on the same labels. Bright Future (2024) received broad critical acclaim and three Grammy nominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdrianne Lenker's solo work centers on intimate folk and indie folk arrangements, primarily acoustic guitar and voice, with occasional layered instrumentation. Her songwriting draws on confessional and observational lyrical traditions, with attention to natural imagery, memory, and emotional precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHours Were the Birds (2014, self-released)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbysskiss (2018, Saddle Creek)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSongs (2020, 4AD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrumentals (2020, 4AD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Future (2024, 4AD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4AD pressings of Songs, Instrumentals, and Bright Future have been issued in multiple variants. Bright Future has appeared in color vinyl and limited deluxe editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Adrianne Lenker's solo work typically start with Songs (2020) or Bright Future (2024). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2020s-vinyl-records\"\u003e2020s — Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adrianne-lenker-hours-were-the-birds-vinyl","title":"Hours Were the Birds LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrenched in beautiful imagery and intimate stories, it is the work of a woman on a journey, conquering new territory with bravery and honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540844294327,"sku":"210000011397","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3580423.jpg?v=1781154465"},{"product_id":"adrianne-lenker-a-sides-and-b-sides-opaque-maroon-vinyl","title":"a-sides and b-sides LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ea-sides and b-sides provide an early glimpse at what was soon to come, while standing on their own as documents of a deeply meaningful time in the creative lives of Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek of Big Thief.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540844556471,"sku":"210000081819","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/lenker.jpg?v=1781154467"},{"product_id":"adrianne-lenker-bright-future-vinyl","title":"Bright Future LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdmirers of Adrianne's solo music and Big Thief will find on Bright Future her reliable talent captured in stunning, magnetic clarity. An intensely moving and stunningly optimistic records in a, recorded direct to tape with no overdubs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540924379319,"sku":"210000087880","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/afriannnee.jpg?v=1781154735"},{"product_id":"adrianne-lenker-songs-and-instrumentals-vinyl","title":"Songs and Instrumentals 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Thief's Adrianne Lenker releases songs and instrumentals on 4AD. songs and instrumentals are two distinct collections, both written and recorded in April after Big Thief’s March tour was abruptly cut short due to coronavirus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540936765623,"sku":"210000051713","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/81cduiv66l-sy355.jpg?v=1781154784"},{"product_id":"adrianne-lenker-live-at-revolution-hall-vinyl-rsd-26-excl","title":"Live at Revolution Hall 3LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow, the album is being pressed to Standard Black Vinyl for the very first time, exclusive to Record Store Day 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541079961783,"sku":"210000103591","price":66.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4489612-3527332.jpg?v=1781155325"},{"product_id":"adrianne-lenker-bright-future-cd","title":"Bright Future CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdrianne Lenker's \"Bright Future\" captures her signature lyrical beauty with striking clarity. This album showcases a blend of modern folk influences and intimate storytelling, as she explores themes of heartache and connection through tracks like \"real house\" and \"sadness as a gift.\" With analog warmth and an unwavering commitment to artistic authenticity, Lenker invites listeners into a world where vulnerability and musicality intertwine seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785644683447,"sku":"210000087883","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4294174-3096460.jpg?v=1783045535"},{"product_id":"adrianne-lenker-abysskiss-vinyl","title":"Abysskiss LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdrianne Lenker's \"Abysskiss LP\" stands as a poignant testament to her artistry, capturing the raw essence of her songwriting process. Born from an intense period of creativity between tours, this album invites listeners into an intimate soundscape where each track reverberates with the vitality of everyday moments. With its delicate folk and indie folk influences, this vinyl pressing encapsulates Lenker's heart and soul, making it a touching addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785878843575,"sku":"210000011396","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3567481.jpg?v=1783046175"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/adrianne-lenker.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}