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Lizzie No: the GOAT on Gender, Tiaras and Leveling Up
Bestie Lizzie No has just released their career-defining new record Halfsies and we are 100% here for it on our 250th episode!! lizzie, who co-hosts Basic Folk, put her entire being, identity and creativity into this project. There’s a lot going on with their main character, the avatar Miss Freedomland, and we’re getting to the…
Read MoreDinty Child Dreams Up Tunes on Island Time
Dinty Child, founding member of Session Americana, the beloved Boston roots music collective, who’ve accidentally been a band for twenty years, has just released his second solo album, Letting the Lions In. The new songs feature co-writing on all tracks between Dinty and Boston area songwriters like Mark Erelli, Kris Delmhorst and Dave Godowsky. A…
Read MoreTyrone Cotton: The Louisville Legend You Must Hear
Tyrone Cotton, a decades-long mainstay of the Louisville, KY music scene just released his 2023 debut album, “Man Like Me.” A quick listen to these songs reveals an artist who has spent decades steeped in roots music. Lizzie No spoke with Tyrone and Ray Rizzo, one of the album’s producers, about Tyrone’s journey as an…
Read MoreRadio Waves to Musical Bliss: Talia Schlanger’s Harmonious Journey
Canada’s Talia Schlanger is best known for her work in broadcasting; guest-hosting Q with Tom Power on CBC and Alec Baldwin’s “Here’s the Thing” podcast, as well as taking over for David Dye on NPR Music’s World Cafe in Philadelphia. Before all that, Talia was an actor and singer in many theater productions including Mamma…
Read MoreElise Leavy is the Faerie Kid of Folk
Dive into the enchanting world of Elise Leavy, a musician hailing from the picturesque Monterey, California through her latest album A Little Longer. Elise’s artistic journey is steeped in the influence of her magical surroundings and a childhood filled with music, thanks to her mom’s painting and stepdad’s musical talents. Growing up with a deep…
Read MoreStrings of Support: Sarah Jarosz’s Mentors and Co-Writing Magic
Sarah Jarosz is what happens when young women are taken seriously. A huge part of the mandolinist’s story is that she had supportive male mentors and that has added to her confidence. We all know the age old story of “Young woman shows promise, gets exploited by the patriarchy and it affects her work.” We…
Read MoreImaginary People Chronicles: Viv & Riley’s Tradition and Innovation
Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno, known as Viv & Riley, dive deep into the nuances of old-time music, folk influences, and the process behind their album, Imaginary People. The duo, who met at a music camp in Port Townsend, Washington, trace their roots from Riley’s disciplined musical practice to Viv’s intuitive approach. The two found…
Read MoreRachael Kilgour’s Tribute to her Extraordinary Ordinary Dad
Rachael Kilgour unravels the layers of her late father on the album, “My Father Loved Me.” Recorded in the cold of Toronto and produced by Rose Cousins (who also joins us for this conversation), this album carries the essence of Canadian roots and is a profound exploration of family heritage through the lens of an…
Read MoreCrying in Music: Darrell Scott’s Honest Artistry
The cover of Darrell Scott’s latest album, Old Cane Back Rocker, immediately sets the tone for your listening experience. The inclusion of the names of the Darrell Scott String Band (Bryn Davies, Matt Flinner and Shad Cobb) lets you know right off the bat that this recording is a band effort. The photo on the…
Read MoreFolk Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Club Passim’s campfire. Festival
Let’s get folking special! We’re closing out 2023 with an exclusive live recording from folk mothership Club Passim, the historic folk venue located in Cambridge, MA, celebrating the bi-annual festival campfire. and its remarkable 25th anniversary. It started as a way for the club to book a slow holiday weekend and now 25 years later,…
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