Durham, NC · 1 festival · 20 concerts

Sylvan Esso

Next: Jan 26, 2027 · National Stadium, Dublin · Updated Nov 10

Amelia Meath's plainspoken hooks over Nick Sanborn's modular synth pulses: Durham electronic pop that clicks in a club and still sings in a field.

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Where to see Sylvan Esso

  • National StadiumJan 26, 2027 · Dublin, IrelandConcertTickets
  • Albert HallJan 28, 2027 · Manchester, UKConcertTickets
  • TroxyJan 29, 2027 · London, UKConcertTickets
  • Astra KulturhausFeb 3, 2027 · Berlin, GermanyConcertTickets
  • Paramount TheatreFeb 19, 2027 · Seattle, WAConcertTickets
  • McMenamins Crystal BallroomFeb 22, 2027 · Portland, ORConcertTickets
  • McMenamins Crystal BallroomFeb 23, 2027 · Portland, ORConcertTickets
  • Fox Theater - OaklandFeb 25, 2027 · Oakland, CAConcertTickets

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About Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso is a synth-pop band from Durham, NC, formed in 2012.

Sylvan Esso is Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, who began working together in Durham after Sanborn remixed a song by Mountain Man, the folk harmony trio Meath sings in. Sanborn had played bass in Megafaun and built beats under the name Made of Oak, and the pairing kept both halves intact: Meath's singing carries the shape of unaccompanied folk, while the tracks underneath run on drum machines and synthesizers.

Their self-titled debut arrived in 2014 with "Coffee" and "Hey Mami," songs that put a flat, conversational vocal line against a beat with a lot of empty space in it. Later records including What Now and Free Love pushed further into dance tempos. Onstage the two work alone, Meath moving constantly at the front, Sanborn behind a bank of gear.

Synth-popElectronicIndie pop

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Questions about Sylvan Esso

What festivals is Sylvan Esso playing in 2027?

Sylvan Esso is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.

Is Sylvan Esso on tour?

Yes. Sylvan Esso has 20 shows listed, from Dublin, Ireland on Jan 26, 2027 to Nashville, TN on Mar 13, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.

Is Sylvan Esso playing Big Ears 2027?

Yes, Sylvan Esso is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.

Where is Sylvan Esso from?

Sylvan Esso is from Durham, NC.

Who is in Sylvan Esso?

Sylvan Esso is Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn.

When did Sylvan Esso form?

Sylvan Esso formed in Durham in 2012.

What was Sylvan Esso's first album?

Sylvan Esso's first album was Sylvan Esso (2014). The latest is Ow ∞ (2026).

What kind of music does Sylvan Esso play?

Sylvan Esso plays synth-pop, electronic and indie pop.

What festivals has Sylvan Esso played before?

Sylvan Esso has played Good Moon 2026.

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