Connor McLaren

Connor McLaren is a psych-folk artist from Bloomington, Indiana.

Touted as the American Liam Gallagher, but friendlier, Connor builds his music on a faded denim foundation (think Dylan or The Who) with lyrics that tell a thousand stories (think Todd Snider or Lou Reed). Despite his mostly throwback Troubadour aesthetic, Connor offers up the occasional shiny object (think Mike Posner or Billie Eilish) and distinct love for Reggae thanks to his yearly pilgrimage to Jamaica.

in 2021, Connor and his brother Alec, began setting up outside of their favorite bands’ concerts. They’d play on the street amidst droves of music fans exiting venues, accepting generous donations to their “Weed Fund” tip box. These DIY antics got the attention of NoiseCo founder Ben Kweller, who invited the brothers to Texas to write and record.

In the spring of 2022, Connor signed with The Noise Company to release his forthcoming debut album, Innocence, due out on April 20, 2023.

Past Shows


Oct
13
th
2023
7th St Entry
Oct
13
th
2023
7th St Entry

Easy Honey

with FènixDion and Connor McLaren
Aug
7
th
2023
7th St Entry
Aug
7
th
2023
7th St Entry

Arcy Drive

with Lapdogs and Connor McLaren

More Shows

Jan
29
th
7th St Entry

The Japhies ⏤ Reunion Show

with The Modern Era, Whiskey Rock ‘n’ Roll Club MPLS and DJ Mary Lucia
Feb
7
th
Turf Club

Nivrana (Nirvana Tribute), Dissident (Pearl Jam Tribute) and Pleezer (Weezer tribute)

Feb
6
th
Turf Club

Highway Heroes ⏤ A Tribute to the Outlaw Poets

Mar
28
th
Turf Club

Pert Near Sandstone

with Armchair Boogie and Triple Fiddle