Who are We?

I'm Walker Tex, and along with my longtime collaborator Wilson Lyons, we make up an alt country / dark country a duo rooted in honest storytelling and a deep love for the genre’s old soul — but we like to give it a modern, cinematic edge.

Wilson and I first crossed paths as teenagers growing up in Northern Ireland, and bonded over the kind of songs that say more in a few lines than most folks say in a lifetime. Since then, we’ve been carving out a sound that blends the grit and warmth of classic country with the texture and space of modern Americana.

I bring the vocals — shaped by years playing in the music scenes of Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland — Wilson brings a beautifully intricate guitar style that cuts right to the heart. Together, we write songs that feel nostalgic but never stuck in the past — rooted in tradition, but always moving forward.

We’re lucky to be joined in the studio (and sometimes on stage) by malleus incus stapes, a phenomenal producer, drummer, and vocalist based in Athens, Georgia, who runs Ear Bonez Studios. His production brings a cinematic depth that’s become a big part of our sound.

We’ve also had the pleasure of collaborating with country music and folk artists artists like Pedal Steel Noah, Copper Kelly, and Kenan Flannery — each bringing their own magic to the mix and helping shape the direction we’re heading.

Whether we’re playing stripped-back acoustic sets or full-band shows, our focus is always on the story, the emotion, and the connection. We’re proud to be part of a new wave of country and Americana that honors where it came from — but isn’t afraid to explore what comes next.