Daphne Eckman is only kind of sorry about making you cry. The Annapolis, Maryland-based indie folk singer-songwriter creates an unapologetic space for catharsis: inspiring not just tears, but laughter, scream-singing, and stomp-the-floor angst, too. Eckman’s five piece band (whose members are affectionately referred to as “the ladies”) is devoted to musical and emotional arrangement, creating impact in every moment. Eckman has opened for Nancy Wilson of Heart, Bailen, Deb Talen of The Weepies, and Vanessa Carlton. Eckman’s debut album “where you left me”, releasing January 2024, highlights her relationships and quest for autonomy in her early 20’s, with singles “iris”, “ghost”, and “jackson pollock” already published and paving the way. Filtering acoustically driven songs through folk and indie rock influences such as Joni Mitchell, Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, and Big Thief, Daphne Eckman wears her heart on her sleeve as she rips yours out: all with a guitar and a smile.
