William Elliott Whitmore - Field Songs

On his forthcoming new album ‘Field Songs’, Iowa troubadour William Elliott Whitmore documents a vanishing American landscape with all the heartfelt soul and quiet fury one could hope for. “Heartland firebrand blows fuse, fights for truth" heralded Spin Magazine when describing Whitmore, who utilizes a powerful singing voice beyond his years and a stark dramatic sound rooted in bluegrass, blues and folk protest music.

The new songs vividly evoke a life of struggle, humble resilience and family bond inspired by life on his family’s farm along the Mississippi River. Whitmore has made a name for himself both within the punk movement, where his populism and sincerity resonate with alienated urban kids, and the roots community. For fans of Gaslight Anthem, Bon Iver, Band of Horses, Bob Dylan, Drive By Truckers, Lucinda Williams, City and Colour and Billy Bragg. Whitmore honed his live skills playing with Against Me, Converge, his beloved Pogues and Lucero, among others, developing the ability to quiet a rowdy crowd with just a voice and banjo. William has been blowing away audiences this spring as sole support on Chris Cornell’s tour.

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