The Prickly Pair: the story and songs to start with

Meet The Prickly Pair.

The Prickly Pair are a Nashville duo made up of Mason Summit and Irene Greene. Their site says they specialize in angsty Americana originals and classic country covers, and it notes that they made their live debut in 2021 at Hotel Cafe. An interview describes their songs as character-driven and rooted in historical research, with ideas drawn from documentaries, podcasts, and real or invented figures. The same profile says they met while studying at USC’s Thornton School of Music. Their debut EP is dated October 24, 2025, and the catalog includes Piece of the Sky and Haunted Hotel for listeners to explore.