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Nashville, TN – October 24, 2025 – The story of East Nashville-based duo The Prickly Pair began as a songwriting exercise. It became a romance. Soon, it will be a marriage. And, as songwriters tend to do, it is all cataloged in their signature “angsty Americana” fashion on the duo’s self-titled debut EP. The Prickly Pair’s Irene Greene and Mason Summit decamped from Los Angeles to find a welcoming community in Nashville, full of new collaborators and eager fans; their dynamic, personal shows paving the way for more and more of both.

Today, with the release of The Prickly Pair EP, Greene and Summit are sharing their dynamic musical partnership with the world outside of Music City, a pairing of intertwined harmonies, a poetic exploration of unusual characters, and a knack for nailing a neo-retro country music feeling. “Irene brings an emotional vulnerability that I sometimes struggle to access,” Summit says. “Her willingness to be open and honest, I think, is the beating heart of the Prickly Pair. I do a lot of the craft part. I’m kind of the Paul to her John.” “Okay, wow,” Greene responds. The magic is simple, he says: “We inspire each other.”

Summit produced The Prickly Pair EP, playing guitars and keyboards, plus everything from mandolin to Mellotron to Marxophone—a vintage instrument notably featured on the Doors’ version of “Alabama Song.” Guests on the EP include dobro player Jeff Plankenhorn, drummer Jim Doyle (Hot Club of Los Angeles), bassists Jeff Turmes (formerly of Mavis Staples’ band) and Sebastian Jones, lap steel player Harrison Whitford (Phoebe Bridgers), and mandolinist Devitt Feeley. The EP was mixed by Oliver Roman, with whom Summit was in the L.A. band Jaw Talk, and who co-produced the Foo Fighters’ new release “Today’s Song.”

Stream or purchase The Prickly Pair EP now right here. For more information, please visit this link.

The Prickly Pair EP In The News:

“With warm harmonies and an aching sweetness, The Prickly Pair invite us into a space that feels both timeless and personal.” – Atwood Magazine

“Beautiful harmonies that just swirl in your mind endlessly.” – Quality Americana

“Greene and Summit sound immaculate together…” – Under the Radar

“…intelligent, edgy lyrics combining with sweet harmonies and infectious melodies…” – Americana UK

The Prickly Pair performed “Winsome Lose Some Game” on WSMV’s Today In Nashville

The Prickly Pair EP Tracklist:

Winsome Lose Some Game

Swamp Angel

Riverside

Never Any Good

Piece of the Sky

Upcoming Shows:

Nov. 11 – Harken Hall – Madison, TN

Nov. 14 – WMOT Finally Friday at 3rd and Lindsley – Nashville, TN

Nov. 19 – Springwater – Nashville, TN

Nov. 23 – Mas o Menos – Joshua Tree, CA

Dec. 13 – Underdog – Nashville, TN

Jan. 15 – 5 Spot – Nashville, TN

About The Prickly Pair: Mason Summit & Irene Greene join forces as The Prickly Pair, a Nashville-based duo specializing in angsty Americana. Both have pursued solo careers but sought to combine their talents in a project that demonstrates a deep mutual love of country & western traditions while staying true to their own unique musical instincts.