Less interested in having the answer than in finding the right words for the question.

Austin songwriter Emily McLoud writes roots-woven songs about the intersections of love, letting go, and the unseen labor of being human. With a background in palliative care and hospice medicine, she has spent her career sitting with people at their most vulnerable, an experience that shapes her songwriting with rare clarity and emotional grounding. Her music blends elements of folk, Americana, and bluegrass, carried by a warm vocal presence and thoughtful lyrical craft.

McLoud's new album, Where I Am Today, produced by acclaimed songwriter Darden Smith, reflects a year of introspection and transition. Written in a focused twelve-month period, the album explores the humility of parenthood, the ache of anxiety, the contradictions of the American dream, and the tenderness found in love and family. Standout tracks include "The River She Runs Wild," "What Will I Do," and "Remedy."

With previous releases including her EP Sugar Shine (2022) and several singles, McLoud has become a deeply respected voice in the Central Texas community, performing both as a solo artist and as one half of the Americana duo Silver&Sage. Her work is honest, grounded, and quietly powerful. It is the kind of songwriting that invites listeners into deeper reflection and connection.