Coming off of the successful Oct ’21 release of their “stunning” (Americana UK) debut full-length album, Moonshine, which earned them Midwest Country Music Awards for both Album of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year, Maygen & The Birdwatcher are poised for big things.

The two progenitors of the Minnesota-based group — Maygen Lacey and Noah Neumann — couldn’t be more different. From upbringing and musical taste to the Minneapolis vs Saint Paul debate, there are few things these two agree on. However, the short list of mutual loves includes sarcasm, the great outdoors, quality beer, and having a good ‘ole time, the latter of which is immediately apparent upon listening to the pair’s energetic, genre-bending music.