Jonathan Meiburg is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead singer and songwriter for Shearwater.

Many of Meiburg’s academic experiences influence his music. After graduating with a B.A. in English, Meiburg got a grant to study about the daily life of people in remote communities, which took him to islands around the world. He proceeded to get a Masters Degree in Geology, in which he focused on the migratory patterns of birds.

These two themes, islands and birds can be seen in much of his music such as The Golden Archipelago and Rook