Thistle

Thistle is a recording and live performing project helmed by brothers Aidan and Declan McLennan. Raised on Bainbridge Island, Washington, the small town offered a gateway between the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and of Seattle’s legendary music legacy. Their father - a prolific yet unreleased singer-songwriter who once performed under the same name Thistle, serves as a direct creative influence for the brothers today.

Blending traditional folk with classic rock and blues roots, Thistle’s music is driven by sweeping acoustic guitars and layered vocal harmonies, creating a lush and textured sound. While both brothers had long pursued music individually, their recent collaboration in songwriting marked a turning point - deepening their creative partnership and shaping the relationship-driven songwriting that defines the project. Themes of family, loss, individuality and love recur throughout their work.