Meet Foxlin
Foxlin is an outlet for an artist with incurable blood & bone marrow cancer. Indie/Folk/Rock based in Kansas City, MO.
"A talented indie folk artist with a penchant for creating heartfelt and wonderfully poignant releases"
- Broken 8 Records
About
Foxlin (aka Ryan Johnson) is a Kansas City-based solo artist whose music is an act of resilience and bearing witness. Living with incurable cancer (Multiple Myeloma) and Borderline Personality Disorder, he channels his experience into song, lyrics, and an unflinching search for meaning.
His work spans emotional terrain - love, loss, mental health, illness — with a voice that doesn't flinch from pain but also refuses to be defined by it.
Foxlin's releases include Woe Me!, Depression Is...., Camper, Vacationer, Love Song, and a series of singles called, "Foxlin Sings" where he covers a song from a friend's catalogue.
When you come to experience Foxlin live, you're stepping into a space of raw honesty. He's not just performing songs - he's sharing stories, letting vulnerability live where it is often hidden, and building community with those who show up. To Foxlin, Kansas City is more than home; it's family.
"More than an artist, Foxlin embodies resilience, a living testament to the spirit’s ability to find solace and expression in the face of insurmountable challenges. Amidst battling incurable cancer, Foxlin‘s artistry serves not only as a channel for creativity but also as a vital lifeline—a form of therapy that extends beyond the realm of soundwaves."
- Heat Waves Mag
Press for "Camper"
"...breeds a very particular honesty and in doing so the whole record has this character and persona to it that you become quickly attached to..."
- Recording Artists Guild Digital Magazine
"...smart and poetic writing. If you were to just read the lyrics, they do read like a poem."
- Rising Artists Blog
"The interplay between the music and vocals is perfect, and his words shine through with poetic charm, conjuring up instant comparisons with bands like Frightened Rabbit."
"...a touching and tender adventure well worth taking."
- Broken 8 Records
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