"Oh, my love, this is the beginning..." It certainly is the beginning of a new chapter for Josh and Nicole Johnson as they collaborate their passion and raw talent to form Elenowen (pronounced "ellen-owen"). Hailing from Nashville, TN, Josh and Nicole pursued individual careers before forming the folk/pop duo that sings through the journeys of everyday life and the many battles it brings. Their music emphasizes heavy harmonies, raw acoustics, and ambient elements that combine to create a unique mood and sound that comes as an honest breath of fresh air in an overly manufactured music world. After about a year of living from paycheck to paycheck working at the same local coffee shop, Josh and Nicole started pursuing their dream by creating their debut album, Pulling Back the Veil (released January 2010). Pulling Back the Veil is a collection of eight original songs, written both individually and collectively to paint a picture of the road they have been on for the past year – a road filled with internal struggles to know truth, joyous triumphs over and through desire, and the awakening adjustments to married life. In forming Elenowen, Josh and Nicole felt called to not necessarily give answers or guide the listener, but to be honest and as real and vulnerable as possible. One quick listen to their music reveals Elenowen’s uncanny ability to move past the surface and into the heart. The combination of Josh and Nicole’s powerful melodies, smooth harmonies, and insightful lyrics distinguish this husband and wife duo from the magnitude of other aspiring artists. In an industry hungry for something new, raw, and beautiful, Elenowen distinguishes itself as an up and coming act that completely and refreshingly satisfies its listener.