Psychedelic and cinematic, “Movie of the Week” by Shakey Graves promises to withstand the test of time. Released Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, on Dualtone Records, the fifth studio album from the singer-songwriter is more than […]
Tag: Folk
Tall Tall Trees Finds A New View On ‘Stick To The Mystical, I’
Leaning into the unknown is often the most challenging exercise. It’s like the scene in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” where our hero has to take a leap of faith. That exploration process is […]
Darlingside Finds Its Way On ‘Everything Is Alive’
In the 1960s, singer-songwriters struck gold with upbeat, straightforward melodies that delved into the human experience, often accompanied by harmonious notes. Darlingside, comprised of folk multi-instrumentalists Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji, Harris Paseltiner, and David Senft, […]
Andrew Bird Sounds Intospective On ‘Outside Problems’
After a decade of writing this blog, it never ceases to amaze me how I sometimes overlook some of my favorite artists. Andrew Bird – singer, songwriter, guitarist, violist, and expert whistler – quickly falls […]
Jess Williamson Shares Solo Journey On ‘Time Ain’t Accidental’
Singer-songwriter Jess Williamson is careful about how she spends her minutes on her latest album, “Time Ain’t Accidental.” Released on Friday, June 10, via Mexican Summer, this fifth album from the Los Angeles-based artist paints […]
Esther Rose Takes Off On ‘Safe to Run’
Singer-songwriter Esther Rose bares her soul on her fourth album, “Safe to Run,” released Friday, April 21, on New West Records. Rose, who has made a home in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the past decade […]
Nickel Creek Gives Folk Fans Reason To Rejoice With ‘Celebrants’
For a band named Nickel Creek, this bluegrass trio has a penchant for doing things in nine-year cycles. After a nine-year break and a further nine years since their last album, Nickel Creek is back […]
Jen Cloher Is In Sync With Nature On ‘I Am The River, The River Is Me’
Australian singer-songwriter Jen Cloher combines folk storytelling and 90s pop-rock vibes on her fifth album “I Am The River, The River Is Me.” Released 3 March 2023 via Milk! Records, Clother wrote the album during […]
Episode 34 – Keller Williams and Steve Poltz
Keller Williams and Steve Poltz are both accomplished singer-songwriters individually who together have performed a “Shut the Folk Up and Listen” series across America. They join me for a conversation about their careers, folk music […]
Episode 32 – Mohsen Amini
Mohsen Amini is probably the best concertina player you have ever heard. I met him as co-founder of the multi-award-winning Celtic trio Talisk, based out of his hometown of Glasgow, Scotland. Amini talks about his […]