American singer-songwriter Noah Guthrie rose to fame in 2012 with covers on YouTube, where his soulful voice stood out in particular. Fourteen years later, Guthrie has built a thriving career with his own work: strong alt-country/americana that often brings to mind Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell. On his latest, fourth album, Oddly Flexible (2026), Guthrie has matured, and not just musically: many of the lyrics deal with trading the magic of childhood for the harsh reality of adulthood. Live, this charismatic artist is even better than on record!
