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Sunny War | |
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| Birth name | Sydney Ward |
| Born | Nashville, Tennessee, US |
| Genres | Rock, Folk, Americana |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2014-present |
Sunny War is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Her sound is often described as folk-punk.[1] Her songwriting is often described as introspective, and her songs blend rock, gospel, and country music.[2] She began her music career in 2014, with the release of her extended play Worthless. Her 2020s albums have garnered her mainstream attention and critical praise.[3][4]
War was born in 1995. At age 7, her mother bought her a guitar, and she took classes on the piano and the harmonica.[5] When she was in middle school, she moved from Tennessee to California. She taught herself to play the guitar from watching and mimicking how her friend's father played the banjo, with resulted in her distinctive finger picking style.[1][6]
In her early twenties, she quit her job in a mall to pursue music full time.[5][7] Her first EP as a solo artist was Worthless. She sold Worthless CDs on a Venice boardwalk.
Her 2021 album, Simple Syrup, saw her receive broader mainstream recognition.[8] Her follow-up, Anarchist Gospel, was lauded by critics, with Jonathan Bernstein of Rolling Stone calling it a "powerful statement" and Pitchfork's Stephen Erlewine calling the record "emotionally resonant and curiously hopeful."[9][3]
EPs
Studio Albums