Simon Joyner

Nebraska-based Singer-Songwriter and Pioneer of the Lo-Fi Movement

Simon Joyner is an American singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska, often cited as a pioneer of the burgeoning indie music scene in the early 1990s. With a career spanning over two decades, Joyner has been influential in shaping the sound and style of lo-fi, singer-songwriter folk music. His work is known for its introspective lyrics and a blend of folk with rock influences. Joyner's storytelling through song has earned him comparisons to artists like Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. He has a dedicated following and has released numerous albums throughout his career, many of which have received critical acclaim within the independent music community. While he may not be a mainstream household name, Simon Joyner's contributions to the genre have solidified his status as an important figure in contemporary American folk music.