Ian West Nashville, Tennessee
Ian West makes music that pushes the boundaries of the Americana genre. Folk, rock and even punk elements blend to make a fresh voice in American roots music. His new single, "Mountain Nursery", mixes the lyrical surrealism of Stephen Malkmus with the musical attitude of Lou Reed. His new EP, "Songs Eila Won't Dance To", was recorded at The Bomb Shelter Studio in Nashville. ... more
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