Folk 201
Lisa Germano’s “A Psychopath” is an arrangement of real-life horror
A song that could very likely keep you up at night, because what it depicts is real.
The murder ballad of “Stagger Lee” created a gruesome legend
A tale told over and over again for 100 years kicks off our new series.
Kurt Vile shares new version of “Baby’s Arms” with The Sadies
Hear the updated version of Vile's 2011 song from his upcoming documentary.
Mount Eerie and Julie Doiron announce new album Lost Wisdom Pt. 2
Hear new track "Love Without Possession."
Calexico and Iron and Wine announce more tour dates
The two artist return to North American venues in 2020.
Chelsea Wolfe : Birth of Violence
Wolfe's gentlest material harbors some of her heaviest beneath the surface.
Cass McCombs announces fall tour
The singer/songwriter lines up a month in the U.S. and a month in Europe.
James Blackshaw announces return to music
"I feel a new energy and desire to record again and return to the stage."
Jesca Hoop : Stonechild
An album of pretty indie folk that aims for poignancy but often holds back too much.
Bill Callahan : Shepherd In a Sheepskin Vest
Callahan settles down, thinks about death and returns with a hell of a listen.
Album of the Week: Bruce Springsteen – Western Stars
The Boss returns to his folk roots for an album of gritty humanity.
Calexico and Iron & Wine : Years to Burn
The two artists reunite after 14 years with another set of breezy standout Americana.
A Beginner’s Guide to the music of Joni Mitchell
An first timer's entryway into the music of the Canadian singer/songwriter.
Rhiannon Giddens : there is no Other
The folk artist creates a conceptual work of historical unification.
Josh Ritter : Fever Breaks
Ritter teams up with Jason Isbell's band for a strong showing of alt- and trad-country.