Half-handed Cloud

John Ringhofer, known by his stage name Half-handed Cloud, is an American indie musician and songwriter celebrated for idiosyncratic, lo-fi “pocket symphony” pop collages, and playful, spiritually themed lyrics. Emerging from the independent music scene in the early 2000s, he has released numerous albums characterized by short, catchy songs, inventive arrangements, and a distinctive childlike sense of wonder. His music often blends melodic elements of indie pop, eclectic instrumentation, and DIY avant-garde experimentation, drawing upon his art school background. He and his family have been based in Helsinki, Finland since 2015.

'Toothpaste Horse,' his latest album, was written and developed alongside his four children and releases June 18, 2026 on Asthmatic Kitty Records, paired on vinyl with his 2018 children's album 'I Don't Have A Bib.'