**Lockeland Strings** is a Nashville-based collective led by singer-songwriter Kelsey Wells and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Ryan, known for blending lush indie-folk storytelling with cinematic orchestral arrangements. Emerging in 2019, the project began as a live-scoring experiment for silent films before evolving into a collaborative ensemble featuring rotating local musicians. Their music marries introspective lyrics with sweeping strings and Americana textures, earning comparisons to artists like Sufjan Stevens and The Decemberists. Recent releases like the hauntingly poetic "Waltz About Death" and the shimmering "Blue Shell" showcase their knack for crafting atmospheric narratives, while their 2023 album *Watching The Whole Sky Change* solidified their reputation as Nashville’s secret weapon for moody, emotionally resonant folk-pop. They’re beloved for intimate hometown shows that feel like shared campfire stories set to a string quartet.
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