ARTIST · FOLK / ROCK

Lissie

Ribbon-bow melodies over amp grit—story songs meant for open roads.

Folk rock
Americana

Updated 27 October 2026

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Biography

Rock Island roots meet Laurel Canyon ambition on crossover-friendly arrangements.

Covers and collaborations show interpretive confidence beyond original catalogue.

Touring theatres keeps vocal power and band muscle in balance.

Lossless streams preserve acoustic strum, B3 warmth, and belt peaks.

Lissie grew up in Rock Island, Illinois, and moved to California before reaching a European audience. Her cover of Kid Cudi’s Pursuit of Happiness became a favorite, and Catching a Tiger (2010) brought her into the limelight.

Back to Forever (2013), My Wild West (2016), and Castle (2018) followed. Her rock and Americana style, with a strong voice, has found a loyal audience in Europe.

Interesting facts about Lissie

01 American singer-songwriter born in Rock Island, Illinois.
02 Catching a Tiger (2010) featured When I'm Alone and In Sleep.
03 Maintains independent releases alongside festival appearances in Europe and the US.
04 Her cover of Kid Cudi’s Pursuit of Happiness became a hit.
05 My Wild West was released in 2016.