the pen pals are an indie folk music group composed of artists jetty rae and heath mcnease. the group is known for its minimalist style and layered vocal harmonies. to date, they have released 2 albums: 'gold' (2016) and 'i disappear' (2017), the latter of which is said to have 'introspective lyrics of loss, sorrow, perseverance and hope'. the group itself has been cited as a 'gentler, more harmonic version of the civil wars'.