Wartime Blues

**Wartime Blues** is an Austin-based indie folk project known for crafting raw, narrative-driven songs that blend Americana grit with poetic vulnerability. Fronted by singer-songwriter Alex Ivall, the project emerged in the late 2010s, drawing comparisons to artists like Jason Isbell and early Bright Eyes. Their recent tracks—including the dusty road-trip anthem "April, Texas," the hauntingly introspective "Passenger," and the rhythmically charged "Doves & Drums"—showcase a knack for pairing weathered vocals with lush, organic instrumentation (think pedal steel, fingerpicked acoustics, and subtle percussion). Though details about the band’s lineup and history remain low-key, their DIY ethos and frequent touring through Texas dive bars have earned them a grassroots following. They dropped their well-received *Driftwood Diaries* EP in 2022, recorded live to tape for that unfiltered, front-porch vibe.