Simon Joyner

Cited as a key influence by Conor Oberst (of Bright Eyes) and Beck, Omaha, Nebraska native and singer/songwriter Simon Joyner has been putting out delicate, intimate, mournful songs since the early '90s. Despite his status as a respected and influential performer and his collaborations with members of Wilco, Lambchop, the Dirty Three, and other commercially successful artists, Joyner has remained staunchly independent, working without managers, booking agents, or publicists for the entirety of his career. His focus on songcraft first resulted in a steady run of brilliant album...