The Music of Lord Huron

Lord Huron stands apart from the indie folk movement made famous by Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers, with Caribbean drumming and Spaghetti Western-twang guitars giving his music an irreverent yet timeless vibe.

Vide Noir, their latest album, boasts stunning artwork. Additionally, there is a vast library of videos and immersive experiences that expand upon the themes explored within its songs.

The band’s sound

Lord Huron stands out in an age when albums tend to read more like personal diaries than carefully constructed narratives, by weaving intricate fictional worlds through country, folk rock, rock and roll and pop melodies to tell their characters’ tales. Hailing from Michigan originally, they combine these genres for maximum storytelling impact.

Ben Schneider established his band from his solo project into an orchestral ensemble featuring Mark Barry (percussion), Tom Renaud (guitar), and Miguel Briseno (bass). They’ve become famous for producing densely-layered recordings which bring back fond memories while maintaining an edge-of-your-seat performance experience.

Strange Trails, their latest release, features an engaging cast of characters and story that builds on that found on their debut album. Although this album does not follow a traditional plotline, Schneider imagined his band as a greaser gang and each song from different members’ perspectives; making for an epic tale sure to enthrall listeners – nostalgic, operatic or cinematic; these songs reach into listeners’ emotions for an emotionally charged journey.

The band’s lyrics

Lord Huron’s music stands out with its captivating lyrics that combine nostalgia, adventure, and grit into compelling tales of life on the road. Their most recent album Vide Noir expands upon themes explored on previous releases such as Lonesome Dreams and Strange Trails.

The band‘s powerful vocals add to its dreamlike sound. No matter if they are singing slow and soft or fast-paced, their harmonies bring songs to life, creating an ethereal quality across their albums.

Ben Schneider is an accomplished musician. Born and raised in Michigan, he studied visual art in France before moving to New York. “Following a girl” to Los Angeles led to him co-founding this band along with childhood friends Mark Barry (drums), Tom Renaud (guitar), and Miguel Briseno (bass). They are known for creating eclectic folk-rock with cinematic flourishes reminiscent of images found across icy plateaus, rugged coastlines, and desert landscapes.

The band’s music video

Lord Huron’s music conjures images of vast landscapes when listening to them; its sound brings desert sunsets, snow-capped mountains and two-lane roads criss-crossing the Midwest into focus. Their style makes for ideal outdoor exploration or romance, and is further enhanced by an ethereal quality brought about by haunting reverb in their vocals that gives their vocals an otherworldly quality.

The band‘s sound is both nostalgic and operatic, blending elements of folk, rock, and country into its compositions. Each song in their repertoire masterfully portrays complex characters and settings with intricate lyrics that leave listeners wanting more. Fans often refer to themselves as Travelers or World Enders when discussing this band.

Lord Huron have also released live recordings of their performances that can be found online and streamed, part of a series called Alive From Whispering Pines. Tubbs Tarbell is seen here with guest singers such as Frankie Lou (deceased from Vide Noir). At present, Lord Huron members include Mark Barry, Miguel Briseno and Tom Renaud.

The band’s live performance

Live performances by this band are truly impressive. Their live shows often create an immersive experience complete with extravagant costumes and grandiose staging; as well as using various instruments to craft an individual sound.

Lake Huron is the Michigan lake where Ben Schneider spent summer nights playing music around a campfire as a youth. They are heavily influenced by My Morning Jacket, Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver among others – but their sound truly stands apart from these groups.

Strange Trails builds upon the themes of adventure and grit introduced in Lonesome Dreams, complete with western-themed music videos to expand on each song’s narratives. Their latest full-length release Long Lost delves deeply into retro influences to recreate classic country sound while featuring current lineup members Ben Schneider, Mark Barry, Miguel Briseno and Tom Renaud.