Released September 27th, 2024, Molly Brandt's second full album, American Saga takes you on an epic journey through the American experience and its landscape through character and place-based vignettes, exploring a wide range of topics, vibes, and feelings. Stream or purchase American Saga anywhere you listen to music and purchase a CD right here.
Named Americana Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2024 Midwest Country Music Awards—and nominated in many other categories—Molly Brandt is one of the most distinctive voices in the independent Twin Cities music scene. Since releasing her first singles in 2022, she's performed in venues across the Midwest and beyond and at festivals including Blue Ox, Big Turn, Rochester Thaw, Boogiedown, and Boats & Bluegrass. Her song “Mr. Texas” appeared on Netflix's hit series The Hunting Wives.
Whether playing as a duo or trio or with her full 7-piece band, Brandt puts on an unforgettable show. On stage, she commands attention with her signature fashion; powerful, expressive vocals; and down-to-earth, funny and fearless personality.
Her three studio albums trace a bold stylistic arc: from the honky-tonk, countrypolitan and alt-rock of Surrender to the Night (2023) through the sprawling story-filled landscape of her genre-fluid sophomore effort American Saga (2024), to her forthcoming Museum of Being (June 12, 2026). It’s her most ambitious and experimental work yet, with new sonic landscapes that include synth-heavy psychedelic sounds and electronic beats while keeping her country roots firmly in place with elements like soaring pedal steel. Brandt’s work has been praised by the Star Tribune, Racket MN, The Current, The Bluegrass Standard and Adventures in Americana.
