Birds of Chicago

Known for their "near perfect Americana" (No Depression), JT Nero and Allison Russell recently finished recording their sprawling rock and roll circus of an album, Love in Wartime. Stark, elemental imagery that feels like scripture, or a lost folk song recovered; the Birds draw heavily on the gospel tradition and the music feels like a new, secular gospel of sorts. For Birds of Chicago, every word counts. Every note counts. No gold-dusting, no filler. Music this raw and soul-rich demands to be experienced live, and Birds of Chicago have developed a fervent following, touring 200 nights a year since their formation in late 2012.