Ten Hail Marys

**Ten Hail Marys** is the heartfelt indie project of Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Terry Jones, who began crafting raw, confessional tunes under this moniker around 2018. Blending emo lyricism with lo-fi folk sensibilities, Terry’s music feels like pages torn from a diary—tracks like “Bruises, Cuts” and “I Still See Your Face” pulse with vulnerability, tackling themes of love, loss, and mental health struggles in a way that resonates like late-night conversations with a close friend. Recent releases like the stripped-back “I Promised (Terrys Version)” and the wistful “Little Bird” showcase his knack for wrapping heavy emotions in cozy, DIY production, often punctuated by acoustic guitar and candid vocal delivery.

Known for an unpretentious, homegrown approach, Ten Hail Marys has built a quietly devoted following through Bandcamp and intimate live shows, where Terry’s lyrics—equal parts poetic and plainspoken—strike a chord with listeners craving authenticity. Whether he’s reflecting on fleeting youth (“So Young”) or wrestling with self-doubt (“Faults I May Have”), his work stays rooted in the kind of earnest storytelling that feels like a warm, if occasionally tear-stained, hug.

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