The indie music scene is buzzing with excitement as Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield welcome the arrival of their first child – a baby boy who's stolen hearts with an unexpected, yet perfectly timed, entrance. The couple's joyous news has been met with love and congratulations from fans and fellow musicians alike.
Just eight hours after Morby returned from a gruelling European tour, Crutchfield's water broke, leaving no time for dad to catch his breath. As it turns out, their little lad was eager to meet the world – and his father! Initially expected to be a Leo on 1 August, baby boy has now been upgraded to a Cancer, thanks to an early arrival that caught everyone off guard.
Crutchfield first spilled the beans about her pregnancy in April during a co-headline tour with MJ Lenderman. At Atlanta Symphony Hall, she serenaded the crowd with a song about 'having a baby', acknowledging it would hit differently now. It was just one of many poignant moments from their critically acclaimed album 'Tigers Blood', which dominated the indie music scene and earned Waxahatchee widespread acclaim.
With new family duties calling, Kevin Morby is pulling out of his Eaux Claires Festival slot this weekend in Wisconsin. Co-founders Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner will have to make do without their scheduled collaborator – but let's be real, who needs an indie supergroup when there's a newborn on the scene? Morby expressed his regret at missing this opportunity, but with family first, we're right behind him.
For fans in the UK, the news is music to their ears. Both artists have built a devoted following across the country, with albums consistently praised by British music publications and tours often featuring multiple dates. With their next chapter underway, we can't wait to see what's in store for this talented couple – and their little bundle of joy.