Jessica Smucker is the kind of writer and performer who can lull a noisy room into a hush with a single line. Wrapped in catchy melodies, her lyrics appear simple and relatable on the surface, but each listen will uncover more hidden pockets of nuance. The End of Everything, her first full band project in over a decade, brings an exciting edge to her original compositions. Featuring The Innocence Mission’s original rhythm section (Mike Bitts on bass and Steve Brown on drums), and James Lipka (The Ogham Stones, Tractor Jerry) on guitar, The End of Everything knows how to savor the sweet spot in Jessica’s songs – holding onto the nuance but bringing the rock-n-roll.

Based in Lancaster, PA, Jessica has toured nationwide and performs regularly throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. She has released two EPs and three full-length albums, with more recorded music planned for release in 2024.

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website: https://jessicasmucker.com

Originating from central Pennsylvania, The Wild Hymns weave a multifaceted soundscape of dreamy folk-pop, Americana, and mellow rock & roll.

Initially a solo endeavor by singer-songwriter, Megan Woodland Donley Hewitt, the magic of the project quickly expanded into a more collaborative affair with her husband, guitarist Jeff Hewitt, and full band, adding the final touches to this gorgeous atmosphere of sound. 

Following their 2014 self-titled debut album, The Wild Hymns toured regionally and nationally, building a solid following. They released two subsequent albums in 2016 and 2018, ever-evolving in sound and style. 2022 proved to be a big year for The Wild Hymns, releasing their boldest collection of dreamy indie rock, a full length album titledEternal Return.