Haley Blais and Sam Lynch unite as True Mountain Laurel, a supergroup born from late-night harmonies, voice memos, and friendship. Their debut project, Angel So Bad, blends Sam’s poetic introspection with Haley’s sharp lyrical intimacy into dust-swept folk-country songs that capture longing, growth, and connection.

What began as casual writing sessions evolved into a collaborative ritual: trading lines over coffee, recording scrappy demos, creating music free from pressure or pretense. Influenced by Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, and early 2000s Canadian singer-songwriters, their warm, minimal sound (acoustic guitars, brushed drums, pedal steel) feels intimate, honest, and alive, both on record and in performance.

The NAC would like to acknowledge the generous support of John and Pina Sicard.