Mat Davidson, better known by his stage name Twain, is an American alternative country musician from Brooklyn, New York. Davidson has released five full-length albums as Twain. Davidson is a former member of the bands The Low Anthem and Spirit Family Reunion.
Davidson released his first album under the "Twain" moniker in 2014, titled "Life Labors in The Choir". [1] Davidson's second album as Twain, Rare Feeling, was released in 2017 through Keeled Scales. [2] Adventure, the third full-length from Davidson under the Twain moniker, was released in 2019 through Keeled Scales. [3] Davidson released his fourth Twain album, Days of Effort and Ease in 2020. [4] Davidson's most recent album as Twain, Noon, was released in 2022. [5] The album received mixed reviews. [6] [7]
In addition to making solo music, Twain is also a frequent collaborator with the band Big Thief, [7] being featured on several songs of their 2022 studio album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, as well as on solo albums of Big Thief members Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek.
Solo studio albums
As band member or featured artist
Saddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Mike Mogis and Justin Oberst in 1993. Mogis soon turned over his role in the company to Robb Nansel. The label is named after Saddle Creek Road, a major street which cuts through midtown Omaha and also the beginnings of a scene whose members included Justin's brother Conor Oberst, Tim Kasher, and others. Collectively, they were known unofficially as the "Creekers". Saddle Creek first appeared in print on a show flyer, offering to "Spend an evening with Saddle Creek" Saddle Creek became an incorporated entity as a result of a class project on entrepreneurship. Distribution is handled by Redeye Distribution.
Susan Tedeschi is an American singer and guitarist. A multiple Grammy Award nominee, she is a member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, a conglomeration of her band, her husband Derek Trucks's band, and other musicians.
Ana G. Egge is a Canadian/American musician and songwriter.
Big Thief is an American indie folk band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2015. The band consists of Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek and James Krivchenia (drums). Between 2015 and 2024, the band also included longtime bass guitarist, Max Oleartchik.
Capacity is the second studio album by the American band Big Thief, released through Saddle Creek Records on June 9, 2017.
Masterpiece is the debut studio album by the American band Big Thief, released through Saddle Creek Records on May 27, 2016.
U.F.O.F. is the third studio album by the American band Big Thief, released through 4AD on May 3, 2019.
Adrianne Elizabeth Lenker is an American musician. She is the lead vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter of the band Big Thief, as well as an established solo artist.
Nicolas Hakim is an American musician based in Queens, New York, United States. His first EP, Where Will We Go Part 1 & 2, was self-released in 2014. He released three albums with ATO: Green Twins (2017), Will This Make Me Good (2020), and Cometa (2022).
Two Hands is the fourth studio album by the American band Big Thief, released through 4AD on October 11, 2019. The album comes five months after the release of the band's third studio album, U.F.O.F., and is described as its "earth twin". It was preceded by the singles "Not" and "Forgotten Eyes".
"Not" is a song by American indie rock band Big Thief, released as the first single from their fourth studio album Two Hands. It was released on August 13, 2019, by 4AD as a digital single alongside the album's announcement.
Songs and Instrumentals are two studio albums by Adrianne Lenker, both released by 4AD on October 23, 2020. They are her fourth and fifth solo albums, respectively.
Two Saviors is the second studio album by American musician and Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek. It was released on January 15, 2021, through Keeled Scales Records.
Buck Meek is an American musician from Wimberley, Texas, best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist of Big Thief.
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You is the fifth studio album by the American band Big Thief, released as a double album through 4AD on February 11, 2022. Produced by drummer James Krivchenia, the album features 20 songs which were recorded over five months in five different locations across the United States. The album was supported by six singles. It was also the last album to feature bassist and founding member Max Oleartchik before his departure in 2024.
Abysskiss is the third solo studio album by Adrianne Lenker, released through Saddle Creek Records on October 5, 2018. The album was recorded at Panoramic Studio in West Marin, California with Luke Temple and Gabe Wax, who respectively handled production and engineering duties. The album consists of ten songs conceived while touring with Big Thief. The tracks "Terminal Paradise" and "From" were given a full band arrangement on Big Thief's album, U.F.O.F., released in 2019.
Indigo Sparke is an Australian indie rock musician from Sydney.
Haunted Mountain is the third studio album by American musician Buck Meek, released on August 25, 2023, through 4AD. It was produced by Mat Davidson and recorded at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas live to tape. The album received acclaim from critics.
Keeled Scales is an independent record label based in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 2014 by musicians Tony Presley and Seth Whaland. The label has released over 60 albums from artists such as Buck Meek, Katy Kirby, Lunar Vacation, Sun June and more.
Bright Future is the sixth solo studio album by Adrianne Lenker. It was released on March 22, 2024, through 4AD.