Stanley & Quiggle * Soph Vandlen

Stanley & Quiggle are a folk/acoustic duo from Big Rapids, Michigan. They were connected by music in their late high school years and paired up to embark on this journey together. With the combination of both their vocals and a variety of instruments, they create an atmosphere filled with strong emotion and wonder. This captivating duo has inspired many audiences with their soulful and authentic sound. Drawing inspiration from artists like The Lumineers, The Milk Carton Kids, Bob Dylan, Ray LaMontagne, and Andrew Bird, their sound is refreshing yet timeless. With the rest of their lives to make music, the two hope to make a lasting impact in folk music and have stories to tell along the way.

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Soph Vandlen is an alternative artist from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who from a young age has been exploring the art of songwriting and storytelling through her music. Influenced by Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, The Lumineers, and Gregory Alan Isakov, her music is rooted in vulnerability, stillness, and emotional honesty.

Her 2025 debut EP introduced her as a fresh voice in the alternative, songwriting scene, weaving personal stories into both gentle acoustic arrangements and fuller, dynamic band-driven tracks. Soph’s songs invite listeners to slow down, feel deeply, and find connection in quiet, honest moments.