Geoffrey Louis Koch is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Eugene, Oregon, with deep roots in both Nashville and St. Louis. Drawing inspiration from masterful storytellers and emotional truth-tellers, his sound blends atmospheric folk, intimate indie rock, and cinematic acoustic textures. For fans of Gregory Alan Isakov, Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, and Wilco, Geoffrey crafts music that feels both timeless and deeply present.

His release, Follow The Voices, is an ambitious and hauntingly beautiful collection of indie folk songs backed by a full symphony orchestra. The album was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign and supported by a Midwestern tour that included a Daytrotter recording session. Koch describes the project as "Gregory Alan Isakov's This Empty Northern Hemisphere meets Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago, a marriage of lush orchestration and raw, heartfelt songwriting. The track "The Storm" earned international recognition as a Lyric Finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, placing in the top .1% of over 18,000 entries.

The path to Follow The Voices began with a tour to Washington, DC, where Geoffrey road-tested new material across East Coast venues. He returned to the Midwest and Southeast for Summer touring before heading into SiloTree Studios to record and co-produce the album. Later that year, while mixing FTV, he reissued his earlier record If It Feels Good, Don't Do It - an album co-produced by Wilco's Ken Coomer. That album leans into indie rock, blending grit and ambience with the introspection of his folk roots.

Geoffrey's earlier career in St. Louis saw a breakout moment through the Chevy Music Showcase, a regional documentary series highlighting local talent. His episode, which featured the award-winning single "Chasing After You" (Best Demo - The Recording Academy, Memphis Chapter) aired on CBS and drew attention on YouTube, helping expand his audience far beyond the Midwest.

Since 2000 Geoffrey has independently built a career that includes hundreds of live performances across the United States - sharing stages with national acts, cultivating a loyal fanbase, and evolving a body of work that resonates deeply with listeners. From his early releases Live At Lucas School House and Throwing Rocks At Your Ghost to the sweeping sonics of Follow The Voices, his catalog tells a story of growth, grit, and fearless artistic ambition.

- What The Critics Say -

"Koch has put in work developing a sound that's one part sturdy anchor, one part stunning ache...A Midwestern Glen Hansard. His songs could soundtrack your favorite A24 film - or your favorite memory." - The Columbia Tribune

"It's everything people want their favorite singer-songwriter to be." - playback:stl

"People see a guy who plays good music and deserves to be heard and appreciated." - Flagpole Magazine

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