Ian Steinberg
Location: Burlington, VT
Genre: Alternative/Indie, Psych-folk
Active: 2013-Present
Sounds like: masculine Weyes Blood with some Radiohead influence
The Short of It
Ian “has a voice that rings with the collective legacy of American music.” (Krister Axel of CHILLFILTR) Classically trained and heavily influenced by the folk styles of The Tallest Man on Earth, the rock styles of Radiohead, and the indie-production of Snail Mail, Ian combines dynamic and agile guitar with lyrics imbued with love and nostalgia, burnished by his New England upbringing. Born from the campfire and the conservatory, Ian delivers a nuanced and invigorating show whether he's in a concert hall or your living room. Ian will wrap you in song and leave you wandering in his storytelling.
The Long of It
Ian's mother played piano while he was in the womb, which he claims is the foundation for his love of and ability in music. After six years of classical piano, Ian discovered the guitar and folk music at Windsor Mountain Summer Camp. This forged the foundation of Ian's love for guitar, sing-alongs, storytelling, and folk-inspired music.
During his early teens, Ian began songwriting. While trite and emotional at the time, it was the beginning of the wonderful path that Ian still follows today. To continue developing his skills, Ian was educated on classical guitar and recording arts at The School of Music at Ithaca College, where he graduated in 2015.
In 2020, Ian released a three track reflection on the Pandemic titled, “Three-Fold Moment,” available on all music platforms. You can find him performing solo around the 802 area.
Ian's stylistic sensibilities mesh into a fun and inviting show where the audience is encouraged to sing, dance, and converse with him.
Ian has released one Album, titled “Guidance”, two EPs titled “Three-Fold Moment” and "Folk Songs", and a slew of singles since the spring of 2017. One single, "Across the Bay," was featured on The Indie Folx "Best of Indie Folk 2017" list. His second LP “The Bleeding Days” will release April 4th, 2025.
Press Quotes
Steinberg corrals these countrified currents of modern music into the safe-space of his New Englandish heart. Faced with the navigation of loss, love, and family, we approach the vulnerability that we need to make sense of it all, along with a healthy dose of cynicism.
- Krister Axel of CHILLFILTR
“Steinberg is working in a talent-heavy field, full of inventive songwriters and incredible musicians. It's no small thing to put out a debut this competent, polished and full of potential.”
- - Chris Farnsworth of Seven Days
A sweet coming of age catalogue of a life trying to make sense of it all, just like the rest of us! But then not many of us could pair our innermost with such soft and languid melodies. As ever [Ian makes] it sound effortless and I must admit to liking that more laid back approach. Sometimes simple is best and I could see how this could translate beautifully to a live setting.
- Kevin Hugger of MP3Hugger
CONTACT:
Ian Steinberg iansteinbergmusic@gmail.com 413.320.7237
