Poor Nameless Boy

Disarming in a moment, his soft, melodic delivery is born from a keen perception of the human condition. This understated authenticity is why you’ll find Poor Nameless Boy on the fringes of something deeper than modern indie-folk. In his quest to retain a certain humbled anonymity, Regina-based Joel Henderson has, in fact, made himself more noticeable than ever.

Though similar to his contemporaries with his wispy, shiver-worthy vocal tones reminiscent of Donovan Woods and Gregory Alan Isakov, Henderson’s stark vulnerability sets him apart, coupled with a deep lyrical poignancy. Since the release of Activity Book (2013) and the beautifully acclaimed Bravery (2016), he spent years touring and performing across Europe, Australia, and North America which led to the single-filled EP Wake Up Call. With a pause in heavy touring and releases in 2020, Poor Nameless Boy made a splash back into radio with “Jean Jackets” in the fall of 2021 and then followed up with back-to-back singles in the fall of 2023 and late spring 2024 with “Maybe I’m Lucky” and “Bread Crumbs” featured on Sirius XM.