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Born of the 2010’s folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their rock and roll era, The Crane Wives epitomize the evolving landscape of indie folk. Their high-energy performances have been described as “charged with emotion and technical skill” (Blurred Culture LA), while their harmony-dense melodies support deeply resonant lyrics, exploring the vulnerable and the ugly sides of the human condition.

Featured by Michigan Radio and NPR’s “All Songs Considered,” the band recently released their sixth full-length studio record, Beyond Beyond Beyond, to high praise, with Glasse Factory calling the album “a testament to the band’s ability to turn personal struggles into universally
relatable anthems." Niner Times describes the new release as “angsty, haunting and gritty,” praising its departure from the more traditional folk sound of the Crane Wives’ previous records.

The pulse of the Crane Wives is delivered by Ben Zito (bass) and Dan Rickabus (drums), creating a driving, dynamic backdrop while co-leads Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury establish expansive and gritty conversations between their electric guitars. A web of three-part
harmony helps to soften the blow of their emotional candor, like a 21st century Cerberus, the hound of Hades reimagined as an emotional support animal.

Monthly Listeners

1.2 million

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466,950

Total Streams

552.6 million

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Popular Tracks

92 tracks
1
The Moon Will Sing

The Moon Will Sing

Aug 29, 2015

112.5 million

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Curses

Curses

Apr 2, 2016

76.5 million

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Tongues & Teeth

Tongues & Teeth

Sep 22, 2012

51.9 million

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Never Love an Anchor

Never Love an Anchor

Aug 29, 2015

29.6 million

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Allies or Enemies

Allies or Enemies

Aug 29, 2015

19.1 million

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Sleeping Giants

Sleeping Giants

Aug 29, 2015

18.3 million

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The Garden

The Garden

Apr 2, 2016

11.9 million

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The Hand That Feeds

The Hand That Feeds

Aug 29, 2015

11.9 million

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Metaphor

Metaphor

Aug 29, 2015

11.4 million

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Take Me to War (Live)

Take Me to War (Live)

Jun 8, 2017

10.3 million

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