A Lancaster, PA native, Denison first picked up the guitar at age 16, and was writing his own songs shortly after. Mentored by Don Peris (Innocence Mission) and influenced by Neil Young, Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen, Denison forged a compelling ambient folk sound that CMJ called “deceptively powerful” and Pitchfork said was “lavish but restrained.” Rollingstone.com called Denison their “favorite underrated singer-songwriter.”

The Ones Who Wait, Denison's latest release, is not only his ninth album but also his first release for Asthmatic Kitty Records, whose employees and much of its roster have been long-time fans and collaborators with Denison.