A British singer/songwriter who splits the difference between Ed Sheeran's sensitivity, the big-footed stomp of early Mumford & Sons, and a keen moodiness, Barns Courtney received a heavy boost in 2015 when his song "Fire" appeared on the soundtrack to the Bradley Cooper vehicle Burnt. It, along with the single "Glitter & Gold," brought attention to his 2016 debut album, The Attractions of Youth. Courtney ramped up the energy and gloss for 2019's 404, returning to that sound for 2024's Supernatural, an elaborate concept album about a dystopian future.
Born Barnaby George Cour...