Mimi Gilbert with Frail Talk and Shannon Lay

Self-taught singer-songwriter Shannon Lay is known for her gentle solo albums, including Geist, August, Living Water, and All this life goin down. Praised by publications like Pitchfork and The Guardian, her tender reflections have drawn comparisons to British folk icons.

Frail Talk, formed in Northern Colorado in 2020 by Alex Woodchek and Cor Wright, crafts "squiggly indie music for squiggly people" blending folk roots, soft pop, and synthetic sounds. Their albums include "New Creation Myths" (2021) and "Microspirit" (2024). Known for intimate, honest lyricism, they've been featured on NPR Tiny Desk's Top Shelf and were 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Contest finalists. Popular songs include "Sunday Dreamin'" and "slam dunk".