Briston Maroney
Briston Maroney is an American indie rock singer-songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee. His debut Sunflower (2021) on Canvasback/Atlantic mixes indie folk, alt-country, and Americana with melodies that stick around, and Ultrapure (2023) fills out the picture — either one works as a starting point. Browse Briston Maroney vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
About Briston Maroney
Briston Maroney is an American indie rock singer-songwriter who grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. He gained early exposure as a contestant on American Idol at age 15 before launching a more developed musical career through independent EP releases. He signed with Canvasback Music/Atlantic and released his debut album Sunflower in 2021, followed by Ultrapure in 2023.
Sound and style
Briston Maroney's sound combines indie rock, alt-country, indie folk, and Americana influences with melodic songwriting and arrangements that range from intimate acoustic to fuller band production.
Discography highlights
- Sunflower (2021, Canvasback/Atlantic)
- Ultrapure (2023, Canvasback/Atlantic)
For collectors
Atlantic pressings of Sunflower and Ultrapure have appeared in color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.
Where to start
Listeners new to Briston Maroney typically start with Sunflower (2021) or Ultrapure (2023).