Author: Jonathan Frahm

Premiere | Emil Landman – ‘Darling’ (Live @ Zonnehuis Amsterdam)

Holland singer-songwriter Emil Landman has a brand new live performance video to share with For Folk’s Sake readers today. As its name suggests, Utrecht artist’s latest album, Vinter // Sommer, was recorded on two separate sessions on the Norwegian island of Reinøya—once…

Premiere | New Indiana – ‘Deep in a Haze’

A baroque stillness besets New Indiana’s ‘Deep in a Haze’ like an old friend. Its minimalist production is yielded by calming layers of lilting harmonies against a melodic sway that feels like a nostalgic summertime mist. These are the musical…

Watch | Diamonds and Whiskey – “Whiskey Down”

From Charlotte, Diamonds and Whiskey define North Carolina with their music. Americana at its heart, the duo comprised of Jenny Webb and Von Bury blend the myriad of elements that define their roots amalgam with a darker style and grace…

Album | Marty Thompson – Romantic Stories

Marty Thompson’s newest album was made out of a romantic story itself. At the start of a month-long family backpacking trip, Thompson couldn’t decide between all of the grand guitars on sale at a shop in Munich to take with…

Premiere | T. Buckley – ‘Song Unbroken’

Sometimes, you just know. When singer-songwriter T. Buckley met engineer and producer Howard Bilerman last year, it took only one demo cut between them to settle on teaming up for a full-length. As a result, Miles We Put Behind was born. Buckley’s…

Album | BEAU + LUCI – Live From: Aggie Theatre

From Lord Huron to Johnny Cash, artists new and old alike have dipped their toes into the venerable, earthen power of swamp stomp music throughout the years. Few, however, breath this grungy, harrowing spin on the popular folk-rock as profoundly—or…

Premiere | me&you – ‘Chasing Trails’

Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, me&you’s Chasing Trails is here. Comprised of siblings Connor and Karlee Hormell, the California duo first wowed folkies with the release of their single, ‘Georgia’, back in May. A hop, skip, and a jump later, and…

Watch | Miriam Waks – ‘Back to the Jungle’

In her new music video, Miriam Waks takes us on an adventure through the concrete jungle that is New York City. As we follow her through her home city, we are graced with a gorgeous ode to the incredible variety…

Album | Spayed Koolie – Ashtray Change

In just seven years and whether as a duo, trio, four, five, or six-piece, Spayed Koolie has seen their fair share of an impressive amount of accolades. Among them, the gritty band has sunken their roots into opening spots for…