Jesse Welles Middle LP

Jesse Welles is a breakout Americana artist whose raw storytelling and unmistakable voice have struck a chord with audiences. His third studio album, Middle, produced by Eddie Spear (Sierra Ferrell, Zach Bryan), delivers a mix of timeless songwriting and modern grit — anchored by the single "Horses," currently holding steady at #3 at Billboard AAA.

After making his national TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live and earning a 2025 Americana Awards nomination for Emerging Act of the Year, Welles took the stage at Newport Folk Festival and was named as the recipient of the Festival's 2025 John Prine Songwriter Fellowship, solidifying his place among Americana's darlings.

Now available on vinyl, Middle captures the spirit of an honest artist on the rise. Perfect for fans of folk, roots-driven records that stay on the turntable.

Sometimes while you're living through moments, it's hard to assess the gravity of them. But what Jesse Welles is expressing and accomplishing feels like it will stick out like a sore thumb when history looks back at this tumultuous time to find someone who spoke to this era, and encapsulated it in song. It's nothing short of Dylan-esque. Middle is far from mid. It will be a significant part of that Jesse Welles legacy.

A prolific, provocative songwriter.

Welles shines on the alternative country ballads, which proves he is more than just a troubadour busking online for likes...he proves to be well-versed in many of the hallmarks of Americana, ranging from front porch strumming to loose and freewheeling rock and roll. Like many of the masters before him (Pete Seeger, Dylan, Neil Young), he incorporates history, mythology, and religion with ease, proving he's not just a songsmith for contemporary times.