“I’m just trying to be honest about my grief, anxiety, and carelessness, and hope that resonates with people…I’m trying to remember what ties me to the folks I love and folks I’ve never met.”

Juneau, Alaska-based singer-songwriter Josh Fortenbery’s debut album, No Such Thing as Forever, showcases his attention to lyrical detail while sifting through his ennui and existential dread, bringing a magnifying glass to modern anxiety, self-doubt and complicated family dynamics. The gravel-voiced singer and guitarist writes like a poet and moves between genres with ease, creating an inviting combination of country, folk, and bluegrass.