“at once rough and evocative, affecting and modern, gritty and perfectly classic.”
— American Songwriter
"Thompson is an enthralling singer and hearty lyricist with a timeless folk sound.
Fans of everyone from Bob Dylan to Lord Huron or Big Thief will find something
to love in Haywire‘s eclectic tapestry. An effortlessly enchanting, organic, and honest listen".
— Atwood Magazine
"..familiar without being overly nostalgic...it lights a spark in the dark corners of your soul".
-Indie Shuffle
Duff Thompson is a songwriter, musician, and producer whose music is a swampy blend of folk, pop, and garage rock. As a songwriter, he has a rare ability to distill emotional complexity into simple, sincere songs that instantly hit the listener on a visceral level. As a producer, he draws from influences that span across decades and genres, merging them into a cohesive and organic sound recognizable as his own.
Thompson has released 3 full-length albums, "Haywire”, "Shadow People", and "Shadow People II", and his music has appeared in American Songwriter, NPR, Rolling Stone and Talkhouse. He has toured extensively in the US and Canada, with sold-out dates in Los Angeles, Toronto, Seattle and Portland, and recently performed at Newport Folk Festival, Americana Fest, and Down by the River Festival.