Laney Jones is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, leading the band Laney Jones and the Spirits. Born in Maryland and raised in Florida, she began her musical journey with classical piano lessons and musical theater, later mastering instruments like the banjo, ukulele, guitar, and harmonica. Jones's music blends folk rock with modern influences, drawing inspiration from artists such as Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch, Wilco, and Arcade Fire. Her 2016 self-titled album received acclaim, with Paste Magazine likening her to Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver. Jones describes her style as "retro majestic," resisting strict genre categorization. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laney_Jones?utm_source=openai))