The Lumineers are an American folk rock band built around Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, who began playing together in New Jersey before the band took shape in Colorado. The 2012 self-titled debut with Ho Hey defined the stomp-and-holler era; Cleopatra (2016) holds up just as well. Explore The Lumineers vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
The Lumineers formed around the songwriting partnership of Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, who started playing music together in New Jersey following a personal loss before relocating to Denver, Colorado, where the band took shape. Their 2012 debut album propelled them to international success, and they became one of the defining acts of the 2010s folk-rock revival, known for emotionally direct songwriting and large-scale touring.
The Lumineers play folk rock and Americana in the stomp-and-holler style popular in the early 2010s, built on acoustic guitar, piano, foot-stomp rhythms, and singalong choruses. Their songs favor intimate storytelling and anthemic, communal hooks.
The self-titled debut and Cleopatra have appeared in anniversary and colored-vinyl editions. The band's Dualtone catalog is collected by folk-rock fans, with the debut containing Ho Hey of particular interest.
Listeners new to The Lumineers often start with the self-titled debut (2012) or Cleopatra (2016). For related listening, see and .
