Max Bartos is a 22-year-old indie folk singer-songwriter whose music blends the storytelling soul of folk with the spirit of rock and punk. Originally from Lancaster, PA and now making his mark in NYC and upstate NY, Max brings an honest, heartfelt energy to every performance – part campfire confessional, part backroom rebellion.
His sound has been described as “if Mumford & Sons had a baby with Green Day” or “Dave Grohl gone folk,” but Max’s voice is unmistakably his own – raw, reflective, and ready to connect.
He began his career on stage, originating the role of Darren in the Broadway-bound production of SING STREET, which was unfortunately halted by the pandemic. Since then, Max has poured himself into songwriting, starting with Playlist of My Life (2020), followed by his debut album Such Is Life (2021), and his 2023 release Memento Mori, created in collaboration with 3x Grammy winner Alan Douches.
Now leaning fully into folk, Max recently released Diamond in the Rough and is preparing to unveil his new EP, Waiting at the Crossroads, in August 2025. With a guitar in hand and something real to say, Max Bartos invites you to lean in and listen.
