Frenetic , electrifying , and viciously creative , Barns Courtney possesses an unbridled passion that’s increasingly rare in the modern music landscape . On his forthcoming third album, the UK – born, Seattle – bred singer/songwriter offers up a body of work informed by his far – ranging obsessions ( the writings of Oscar Wilde, ritualistic iconography and ancient mythology , The Rocky Horror Picture Show , to name a few ), all crystallized in an elaborate narrative centered a post – apocalyptic cult leader. Expanding on the extraordinary dynamism that prompted Rolling Stone to praise him as a “ stomping, swaggering rock & roll balancing act teetering between blinding light and total darkness ,” the album ultimately marks the start of Courtney’s most captivating era yet . Barns has already received critical acclaim with multiple Gold singles in the US and UK including “Glitter and Gold” and “Fire” Gold Certified, as well as hitting Top 5 Alternative Radio with “99.” Performances on Conan, The Late Late Show with James Cor den and video game syncs including Apex Legends, FIFA 17 and more , have all helped propel Barns to the forefront of the rock world . Boasting over one billion g lobal streams to date, Barns Courtney is soon to be “out with the old” and eager to return with even more accolades.