Magnus Ferguson is the frontman of the neo-folk band, Morningsiders, which tours nationwide and released their debut EP “unfocus” earlier this year. The band’s single, Empress, recently toped Spotify’s “Viral 50” Playlist. Magnus writes on guitar and piano. His music is inspired by the songwriting of Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, and Nick Drake.
 
He hails from Houston, Texas, and moved to New York City in high school and stayed to attend Columbia University, where he studied religion and graduated in 2014. He currently resides in New York where he plays with Morningsiders and teaches piano and guitar.