About

Unapologetically genuine, wry, hard-headed and soft-hearted - Mariel Buckley has planted her flag firmly as a songwriter who’s in it for the long haul. She aims to find herself squarely on the fringes and exactly where she belongs: singing songs for the underdog. Her candor and magnetic live show have been charming listeners since her debut album, Driving In The Dark [2018], and the critically acclaimed, genre-defying follow-up, Everywhere I Used To Be [2022].

Buckley’s work carries a signature melancholy in tone, paired with undeniably hook-laden arrangements. The result is a driving, swooning, toe-tapping catharsis; sealed and delivered by her laser-sharp vocals and an angst-ridden delivery. Having made an intentional move towards decidedly contemporary production in recent years, she is revisiting influences from her younger years, currently obsessing over grunge and 90s alt/indie rock. Her third LP, quietly slated for late 2025, will further bend the genre of Americana into new territory while remaining charmingly earnest to her intimate, folk style songwriting.

Never one content to rest on her laurels, Buckley continues to find listeners in her area of expertise, on the outside looking in. A fearless spirit and a tireless dedication to grinding it out on the road carves out her undeniable niche as a standout voice in modern music.

“The album casually defies genre, drawing on propulsive heartland rock anthems, pedal-steel fuelled alt-country, intimate folk songs and atmospheric balladry; and Mariel uses her shape shifting Americana landscape as a vessel for her vivid narratives.”

– Brooklyn Vegan

“Buckley offers touchstones to anyone who has felt the same frustrations and feelings of being a misfit, letting them know they’re not alone and that they too can find themselves. She’s been tagged as a Mary Gauthier for the next generation. She may well be.”

– Fatea Records

Buckley’s been fine tuning her vision for years now, and she deserves to be talked about in the same breath as the artists who inspire her.

— Exclaim! Magazine

“This is a major step forward for Buckley, her palpable confidence in her talent, along with some hypnotic melodies, is on track to make her a significant alt-country/Americana presence.”

— Holler.