Craig Haller — Indie Folk and Alternative Music
Indie folk, alternative rock, and Amerikinda music, from wall-of-sound recordings to smaller acoustic tracks. This page collects the music I’ve released.
That Was Zen, This Is Now.
That Was Zen, This Is Now connects lyrical intuition and sound design.
It began with tape loops, found sounds, and melodic fragments that slowly grew into songs. The record came together in The Bonus Room through long nights of layering guitars, keys, and percussion until it started to feel alive.
Released in 2023, this song cycle explores patience, mortality, and the art of knowing when to act and when to listen.
Get Behind the Wheel.
Get Behind the Wheel is an upbeat Americana record built for motion. Featuring a Wilco cover and Nashville’s finest session players, it’s the perfect companion for long drives and open roads. It was released in 2022.
The New Album.
The New Album is a collection of originals and a smooth-sailing Americana version of “Crazy Train”. The album strikes a balance between acoustic warmth and rootsy experimentation, exploring how we search for meaning in the shadows. It was released in 2019.
Clicking Tocks.
Clicking Tocks is a cerebral wall-of-sound consisting of layered textures and melodic hooks. The lyrics turn inward, asking quiet questions that gnaw beneath the surface of bright, intricate arrangements. It was released in 2017.
This Is What We Do.
This Is What We Do is a spirited set of songs that move easily between alternative country and roots influences. Strong melodies and layered vocals keep it grounded and energetic throughout. It was released in 2014.
Above the Clouds.
Above the Clouds is a project born from inner conflict and a creative DIY recording approach. The songs drift between jangle pop and experimental soundscapes, always reaching for something just beyond view. It was released in 2007.
Enjoy the Ride.
Craig Haller and Ryan Madora play an impromptu acoustic version of “Enjoy the Ride,” a song from the 2022 EP Get Behind the Wheel.