Comprised of Emily Kelly and Graham Coe, Edinburgh duo The Jellyman’s Daughter produce full-bodied folk music replete with vocals, guitars, mandolin, and cello. It’s in their masterful craft that they’re able to resonate with such a richness between just two…
There have been some dark days for Rubblebucket. Kalmia Traver has survived first-stage clear cell ovarian cancer, while Alex Toth battled alcoholism. Then, of course there was also their divorce. Yet Sun Machine is a tribute to the positivity and…
Comprised of Hadar Orshalimy and Sheldon Low, We Are the Northern Lights describe themselves as indie folk-pop with a soul. A bit of a mouthful at first as it may be, it’s also perfectly indicative of the cross-section that the…
How do you improve a masterpiece? For Stephen “Ragga” Marley the idea was simple, To improve Bob Marley’s Kaya for the 40th anniversary of its release it needed a new mix, one that captured both the vibrance and urgency of the…
The Promise is Hope is a duo that most certainly lives up to the serendipitous tidings of its name. Ashley and Eric L’Esperance first met at a spontaneous song swap and were married a year and a half later. Their…
Although Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz are making their debut as a duo with Of All These Things, the two have been collaborating for 15 years prior to this album’s release. Anders made a good impression right out of the gate…
It’s been a busy year for For Folk’s Sake friends and favorites, Nick and Luke. In the midst of another ongoing nationwide tour, the east coast duo is at it again with a sophomore EP on its way quickly. Featured…
“I want greatness.” Sam Holmes is pretty clear about his goals for Night Flight. “I don’t think anyone really says that anymore. Some people consider it arrogant, but I truly believe we can be one of the great bands of…
Make no mistake—Jared Weiss is a rock artist. With that said, Isolated Thunderstorm began its life as a folk record before tripping the electric. It isn’t to say the album’s sounding like Dylan in his heyday, though. It’s more Reilly than anything if…
Driven by multiple layers of gorgeous vocal harmonies, Kristin Chambers commands her ballad, ‘Springtime Sugarcane’, with a cathartic resonance. Musically, the track builds into a glorious crescendo, invoking the same sort of power that one might traditionally take from a…