Medium Build
Nick Carpenter's project out of Alaska, pairing wry, confessional lyrics with lo-fi indie that leans country one minute and rock and roll the next.
Festivals Medium Build is playing
- Hinterland Sunday · UndercardTicketsOn sale Nov 13
About Medium Build
Medium Build is the project of singer and songwriter Nick Carpenter. It began as the name on his four-track home recordings after a visit to his brother in Anchorage, Alaska, turned into a permanent move. Falling Apart, Softboy, Roughboy and Wild came out between 2016 and 2019, and after a quiet stretch the project returned with the 2022 single "comeonback".
Country, released on Island Records in 2024, was his breakthrough: a raw, direct record that draws on his roots and wanders across genre, and he toured it, including dates opening for Tyler Childers. The Marietta EP that year included "Yoke" with Julien Baker, a former college classmate. The follow-up, King of Having Fun, was cut live in a studio with friends instead of alone at home, and leans further into rock and roll.
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Questions about Medium Build
What festivals is Medium Build playing in 2027?
Medium Build is booked at 1 festival we cover: Hinterland 2027.
Is Medium Build playing Hinterland 2027?
Yes, Medium Build is on the Hinterland 2027 lineup, July 30 – August 1, 2027 at Roaming Hills, St. Charles, IA. They play Sunday, August 1.
What kind of music does Medium Build play?
Medium Build plays indie folk and indie rock.