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Defined by his deep baritone vocals, Blair Coyle’s indie folk rock sound blends anthemic energy with raw, poetic storytelling. Drawing influence from The National, Gang of Youths, Mumford & Sons, and Ben Howard, Blair creates music that is both powerful and deeply reflective.
After years as a worship leader, Blair’s faith was profoundly shaken during his time as an evangelical missionary, leading to a crisis that reshaped both his life and music. The re-emergence of long-buried religious trauma sparked a search for truth beyond the indoctrination he had known, culminating in his deconversion and a shift toward agnostic spirituality. The songs born from this transformation serve as both a personal catharsis and a collective anthem for those breaking free from high-control religion.
Blair’s music is also deeply influenced by his upbringing in a small, artsy mountain town in British Columbia, Canada, and his dual-national Canadian/Australian heritage. His experiences living in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have infused his sound with the diverse musical influences of these regions.