Among Savages is the moniker of American singer, songwriter, and producer Peter Barbee. Born in rural Appalachia in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Barbee moved to Nashville at 16 to pursue a career in music. He released his debut album, Wanderings of an Illustrative Mind, in 2012, followed by Accounts of Friend and Foe in 2018, which led to tours across North America and Europe. His third album, Between Two Kingdoms, is slated for release beginning in fall 2025.

Barbee’s songwriting is deeply autobiographical, often written from a first-person perspective. His work is marked by a radical honesty and lyrical simplicity that stands apart from the mass-produced feel of much modern pop. Rather than treating songs as products, he views them as something to be discovered over time—arriving organically rather than being forced. This intentional, slow-burning approach has defined the Among Savages project for over fifteen years.

Beyond his solo work, Barbee is a sought-after collaborator, having written for artists including Kimbra, Mark Foster (Foster the People), The Lone Bellow, Felix Rauber, Madi Diaz, Natalie Prass, and Mikky Ekko. He has also worked with Early James, Matthew Perryman Jones, and Daniel James (Paramore, Efterklang).

In addition to songwriting, Barbee is an accomplished composer and producer for TV, film, and advertising. In 2019, he founded Firehouse n.2, a residential studio just outside Nashville, where he serves as owner and head engineer. The studio has become a creative haven for artists seeking an inspiring retreat from the distractions of city life.

He currently splits his time between Kentucky and Berlin, where he will be based throughout the remainder of 2025.

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“The album itself is an eclectic mix of cinematic instrumentals wrapped in pop hooks, driven rhythms and smooth vocals make this record a must listen for summer. Give the album a spin and see for yourself.” - Culture Collide

“Among Savages’ “If You See Her” just might be your next summer jam. The slick alt-pop song, made great by smooth vocals and a danceable beat, is sexy in itself, but its new music video brings the vibe to new levels.” - VICE’S The Creators Project

“The new album finds Barbee looking within to address the anxieties, fears, and questions that come with this whole business of growing up and actualizing yourself” - Buzzbands LA

“Perspectives & reflections on the matter moves in mystic & subtle sensations that deals with a kind of gravity that cannot be stopped, cured & will be familiar to all living beings.” - Impose Magazine