At its core, folk music is a communal, artistic movement that has seen more than one contemporary revolution in its time accompanying humankind around the sun. The evolutions have seen their apex in modern times back in the 60s, and…
As modern string bands continue to push towards modern innovation with the thrills of newgrass progression, a vocal group of purists still yearn for more of the traditional bluegrass stylings of yesteryear. Artists like Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Willie…
We’ve been waiting for what seems like ages for I’m With Her to release original music. Yet, in reality, it’s only been just around two good years of its trio performing largely on one another’s solo ventures and in other…
Long live the art of analog. While most mixes have moved on to the smoother, polished production of the digital age, some acts are keeping it so old-school that they’ll record their entire album on 2-inch tape. Such is the…
As the story goes, Chelsea Williams was busking on the streets of Santa Monica when her would-be record agent spotted her and was impressed by what they heard. Next thing you know, she was working on the same label that…
When FFS covered the Jay Clark Band earlier this year, we lauded the outlet for embracing genuine outlaw musicality this side of Cincinnati. Now, the quartet is back in action with a full-length album set for release on 15 December.…