Big Thief

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Credits: Noah Lenker
Members
Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, James Krivchenia
Genre
indie folk, indie rock, folk rock, alternative country
Formed
2015
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Top Tracks
'Not', 'Simulation Swarm', 'Paul', 'Certainty', 'Masterpiece'
Top Albums
'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You', 'U.F.O.F.', 'Capacity', 'Two Hands', 'Masterpiece'
Records Sold
More than one million worldwide
Fun Facts
In 2019, Big Thief released two critically acclaimed albums - 'UFOF' and 'Two Hands' - recorded during separate sessions only months apart. Their 2022 album 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You' features 20 tracks and became the band's highest-charting and most acclaimed release, earning a Grammy nomination for 'Best Alternative Music Album'. Band members Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek were previously married after meeting while studying at Berklee College of Music, and they have continued performing together following their divorce.
Related Artists
Adrianne Lenker, Waxahatchee, Bon Iver, Florist, Pinegrove

Big Thief are an American indie folk rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2015. Consisting of Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik and James Krivchenia, the group has earned widespread critical acclaim for its intimate songwriting, dynamic musicianship and emotionally raw performances.

Led by Lenker’s evocative lyricism and distinctive voice, Big Thief seamlessly blend indie rock, folk, alternative country and experimental music across an acclaimed catalogue that includes ‘Capacity’, ‘UFOF’, ‘Two Hands’, ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You’ and ‘Masterpiece’.

Known for their prolific output and improvisational live shows, the band have become one of the defining acts in contemporary independent music, receiving multiple Grammy Award nominations.

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Big Thief are an American indie folk rock band formed in Brooklyn in 2015, best known for their emotionally rich songwriting and albums including 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You' and 'UFOF'.
'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You' is widely regarded as Big Thief's defining album, while 'UFOF', 'Capacity', 'Two Hands' and 'Masterpiece' are also among their most acclaimed releases.
Adrianne Lenker is the lead singer, principal songwriter and guitarist of Big Thief.
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