DEBRA FOTHERINGHAM

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Debra Fotheringham is a seasoned singer-songwriter, guitarist, percussionist, writer, and poet whose voice has long been a quietly powerful force in the Utah music scene. Based in Salt Lake City, she’s spent over two decades crafting songs that balance soul-baring vulnerability with refined musicianship. With three studio albums already under her belt, Debra released her fourth, Valley of Annihilation, to critical acclaim in October 2025—her most ambitious and daring work to date. It made KRCL's list of Best Albums of 2025.

She’s a recurring collaborator with electronic music luminary Kaskade, contributing to multiple albums including his Grammy-nominated Atmosphere. A founding member of the beloved roots/gospel collective The Lower Lights, Debra’s voice carries both the warmth of tradition and the spark of innovation. Her haunting vocal work has been featured on television networks like PBS, AMC, Hallmark, The CW, as well as video games by Blizzard and the 2025 motion picture Truth & Treason. She was a finalist at the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriting Competition. Her voice will be featured on an upcoming 2026 solo album by The Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers. 

Equal parts storyteller and sonic explorer, Debra continues to shape a career that bridges genres and generations—always rooted in authenticy and reaching for something deeper.