Jesse Blake Rundle writes sad boy songs—but he’s not actually sad, most of the time. From Boise, Idaho, he makes intricate chamber folk that bridges intimacy and grandeur, for fans of Grizzly Bear, Adrianne Lenker, and the quieter corners of indie rock. His work orbits longing and change, shaped by leaving religion, embracing his sexuality, and finding joy in sobriety.

The latest album — "WAIT, SKY" — has been getting some praise: “a rare album: demanding yet accessible, cerebral yet visceral. He reminds us that music, when not just consumed but inhabited, can become a refuge for those seeking understanding—others, the world, themselves.” — Extra VA French