Julie Byrne

Julie Marie Byrne (born 1990 At the age of seventeen, Byrne began learning the instrument herself, after her father could no longer play due to complications from multiple sclerosis: "The opportunity to play his instrument and honor the legacy of his craft and all of the time it took for him to cultivate a skill that he ultimately had to find a way to give up—it feels like a bit of an offering to him."

Personal life In addition to her recording and touring work, Byrne has studied environmental science, and, in 2016, worked at New York City's Central Park as a seasonal ranger. She notes, " came to view it as a sanctuary, not only for New Yorkers to experience their connection to nature but also for the wildlife that takes refuge there. While the surrounding neighborhoods don’t reflect the same ethos, the parks do belong to the people of New York and the Parks Department upholds that mission. I liked working in that form of service to the public."

Discography Studio albums Rooms with Walls and Windows (2014, made up of two cassette-only EPs) Not Even Happiness (2017) The Greater Wings (2023)

EPs You Would Love It Here (2012, collected on Rooms with Walls and Windows) Julie Byrne (2013, collected on Rooms with Walls and Windows) Julie Byrne with Laugh Cry Laugh (2023, with Laugh Cry Laugh)