Sunny War

Where They’re From: Nashville, TN

Who They Are: Citing influences as diverse as Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Tracy Chapman, Joan Armatrading and Black Flag, the songs on Sunny War’s album, With The Sun, evoke a wondrous, breathless beauty and are filled with hypnotic, acoustic calm. Her music is exemplified by her tender voice, her unique style of guitar playing and her ability to touch the listener’s heart with her lyrics. On her 2015 full length, Worthless, War aimed squarely in the blues-folk genre. On subsequent releases, she maintains those elements of blues and folk, but has matured into a more eclectic singer-songwriter style. Sunny War as named a WXPN Artist to Watch in March of 2018.

Years Active: 2015 – present

Essential Albums: With The Sun (2018)