Laney Jones and the Spirits

BIOGRAPHY

Laney Jones is a genre-defying songwriter and infectious frontwoman whose sound blends indie and psychedelic rock, with a timeless, soulful, yet grungy sound. Alongside her band, Laney Jones and the Spirits, she’s built a reputation for deeply expressive songwriting, arresting live performances, and a musical palette that is both sonically adventurous and emotionally grounded.

In 2022, Jones released her critically acclaimed album Stories Up High, co-produced with Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray for the Riff Raff). The record marked a turning point in her artistic evolution, praised for its cinematic scope and introspective songwriting with expansive arrangements and lyrical intimacy. In 2024, her single “Stay At Home” received rave reviews, from the likes of Glide Magazine, hailing, “With vocals that bring to mind artists like Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker, Jones balances her poignant songwriting with a grungy indie rock sound that veers from mellow to crashing.”

In the years since, Laney Jones and the Spirits have become a compelling live force, sharing stages with artists like Kurt Vile, Mirador, The Heartless Bastards, and earning spots at Pickathon, Harvest Festival, SXSW, and other national festivals. Their performances, driven by Jones’s evocative voice and her vintage 1960s Silvertone guitar, channel both gritty rock energy and subtle vulnerability, supported by longtime collaborator and drummer Brian Dowd, who also serves as her creative partner.

Hailing from the swamps of midland Florida and now based in Nashville, TN, Laney Jones and the Spirits are preparing to release a transformative new record in 2026 that captures the spirit of their live sound — raw, hypnotic, and fiercely energetic. With a growing national presence, Jones continues to pave her own path while bridging worlds of different sounds and genres with uncommon authenticity.