Canyon City is the moniker of Nashville-based indie folk artist, producer, and songwriter Paul Johnson, who crafts deeply reflective and heartfelt acoustic folk music. Beginning as a personal project in 2015, Johnson's Canyon City has been praised for its delicate guitar work, intimate vocal delivery, and emotive storytelling. His sound resonates with fans of artists like Iron & Wine, Nick Drake, and Bon Iver, blending a modern singer-songwriter aesthetic with a timeless folk sensibility.

Since its inception, Canyon City's music has resonated with listeners around the globe, accumulating streams in the millions and garnering attention not only for original compositions but also for emotionally rich acoustic covers. Notable releases include "Petrichor," a lyrical exploration of renewal and nature’s cycles, and "Blood," which showcases Johnson’s skill at layering harmonies and crafting songs which penetrate the listener's soul. His collection "Home For The Holidays (A Quiet Christmas)" offers a soothing reinterpretation of seasonal tunes, reflecting Canyon City's ability to create a serene auditory experience. With each track, from the contemplative "Dear Earth, Love, Moon" to the uplifting "Song for Spring," Canyon City takes listeners on a journey through the landscapes of human emotion and the natural world, rendering a sonic space that is both introspective and universally resonant.

Genres

Acoustic Pop

Indie Anthem-folk

Indiecoustica

Modern Indie Folk

Related Artists

Bon Iver

Iron & Wine

Vance Joy

Novo Amor

Gregory Alan Isakov

Sufjan Stevens

Passenger

The Paper Kites

The National

Ben Howard

Fleet Foxes

The Tallest Man On Earth

Latest Release

Petrichor

Canyon City

Single - Released May 19, 2023