Shannon Lay
Shannon Lay has quietly become one of the most compelling voices in contemporary folk music. After 15 years of writing, recording and performing her singularly gentle songs in venues around the world she is currently most concerned with how her music may help people in emotional and spiritual need.
Signed to the legendary label Sub Pop in 2019 Shannon and her 5 full length studio albums have been celebrated by publications such as Pitchfork, The Guardian, SPIN and Uncut magazine. Her most recent release Past the Veil (2026) was touted as "A transformative experience." by Pitchfork
She has shared the stage with Bedouine, Ty Segall, Kevin Morby and Whitney and played at festivals around the world including Greenman Festival, Nelsonville Music Festival and Huichica Music Festival.
Shannon Lay’s music is shored by radical empathy. Her intimate songwriting and powerful fingerpicking guitar style coupled with a timeless voice lay the foundation for a powerful live experience.
Now booking festivals and concerts in the US + Canada
"Her vision is clear-eyed, poetic... she also chisels her own name in the canon."
-Pitchfork
"...some of the most starkly beautiful folk guitar figures put to vinyl since Nick Drake..."
-Spin
"...simple grace that's a superb match for the lyrics..."
-All Music