North Americans is an atmospheric folk project that has carved out a distinctive niche within the ambient and experimental music scenes. Founded by Los Angeles-based musician Patrick McDermott, North Americans skirts the boundaries between traditional American folk music and ambient soundscapes, resulting in a unique, meditative listening experience. Since its inception, North Americans has been praised for its stark, minimalist compositions that emphasize texture and tonality, often marrying the haunting timbres of acoustic instruments with ethereal electronic elements.

With releases such as "Roped In," "Going Steady," and "Long Cool World," North Americans explores the vastness and solitude of the American landscape, both physical and emotional. The project's music is deeply contemplative, inviting listeners into introspective journeys through sound. "Roped In," particularly, received acclaim for its serene beauty and was noted for featuring guitar contributions from the likes of William Tyler and Mary Lattimore, further enriching the project's sonic palette. Through albums like "Lost Tracks (2018-2019)" and singles such as "American Dipper" and "Rivers That You Cannot See," North Americans continues to expand its exploration of the intersections between folk traditions and experimental music, crafting soundscapes that are as immersive as they are ephemeral.

Genres

American Primitive

Pastoral

Latest Release

Long Cool World

North Americans

Album - 9 Tracks - Released April 7, 2023