Few people would know it now, but John Moreland's Oklahoma origins began in punk and hardcore bands. He even released a couple of punk albums with his Black Gold Band, with Things I Can't Control being a collaboration with legendary punk producer and guitarist Stephen Egerton (Descendents, All). Since those early days, however, he has proven himself one of the most heartbreaking writers in Americana. His five solo records are filled with soul-stirring odes to rural America, love and love lost.