Coltin does it all himself. The Salt Lake City musician writes the songs, plays every instrument, produces the recordings and puts them out on his own. His newest, “Broken Wings,” is out Friday, November 6. He calls it an indie folk and indie pop song, and on his Linktree he is plain about how he feels about it: “My best song yet.”
At a glance
- Artist: Coltin
- From: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sound: Indie folk, indie pop
- New single: “Broken Wings,” out November 6, 2026
- How it’s made: Written, played and produced by Coltin, self-released
- This fall: Six singles since September 19
What is “Broken Wings”?
Coltin says he wrote “Broken Wings” for a radio show he is playing in December, which helps explain why he put the song out stripped down first. Two days before release, he posted a raw live acoustic take, just him and his guitar, with the lyrics appearing one word at a time. The studio version adds the full arrangement, every part of it played by Coltin.
The artwork leans into the one-man-band idea. It shows two Coltins on the same leather couch, one playing an acoustic guitar and one holding a cup of coffee.
Watch the acoustic version of “Broken Wings”
If you only watch one thing, make it this. It is the song with nothing to hide behind.
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How busy has Coltin been?
Very. “Broken Wings” is his sixth single since mid-September, about one every week or two:
- “Little Boat” (September 19)
- “Mess My Life Up” (September 26)
- “Time of Our Lives” (October 9)
- “It’s Time For Me To Leave” (October 16)
- “Why?” (October 30)
- “Broken Wings” (November 6)
That kind of pace is how independent artists build a catalog and an audience at the same time, and doing it while handling every instrument and the production is no small thing.
Who is Coltin?
Coltin Thorn records as Coltin. He is an independent musician from Salt Lake City whose songs sit between indie folk and indie pop, and his YouTube channel mixes originals with acoustic covers. He found The LA Note through our story on Casey Conroy, another artist working the line between folk and indie pop, and if you liked her, start here.
Watch the official “Broken Wings” video
Where to find Coltin
- “Broken Wings” on Spotify: listen
- Spotify: Coltin
- SoundCloud: “Broken Wings”
- YouTube: @coltinmusic
- Instagram: @coltin.music
- TikTok: @coltin.thorn
- All links: linktr.ee/coltinmusic
Frequently asked questions
Who is Coltin?
Coltin is an independent indie folk and indie pop musician from Salt Lake City, Utah. He plays all the instruments on his recordings, produces them himself and releases them on his own.
When does “Broken Wings” come out?
Friday, November 6, 2026, on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms.
Why did Coltin write “Broken Wings”?
On SoundCloud he says he wrote it “for an upcoming radio show I’ll be playing in December.”
Is there a video for “Broken Wings”?
Yes, two. There is an official music video and a raw live acoustic version with the lyrics on screen, both on his YouTube channel.
What else has Coltin released?
“Broken Wings” follows five singles since mid-September 2026: “Little Boat,” “Mess My Life Up,” “Time of Our Lives,” “It’s Time For Me To Leave” and “Why?”
Vianka Petines is a sharp, versatile writer with a gift for creative flair and the colorful details that make an artist’s story come alive. One of The LA Note’s most prolific contributors, she covers music and entertainment across the board. Away from the keyboard, she’s happiest helping her family and playing with her pets.
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