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Carolyn Kendrick’s latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album, ‘Each Machine,’ which is accompanied by a thought-provoking zine. In our Basic Folk conversation, she discusses the significance of the color red in her work, symbolizing themes of anger, danger, and familial ties, and how it contrasts with the black and white imagery used throughout the project. Carolyn…
Listen to the InterviewBasic Folk 123 – Denison Witmer
Powered by RedCircle Denison Witmer‘s music is gentle and kind, he’s a skilled woodworker, an avid birdwatcher and until 2020…
Basic Folk 122 – Sunny War Track x Track
Powered by RedCircle Sunny War goes through her new album Simple Syrup track by track on the pod! Talking to Sunny…
Basic Folk 121 – Phil Moore of Bowerbirds
Powered by RedCircle Bowerbirds have been off the radar musically since 2012’s The Clearing. Lots has changed for the B-Birds,…
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Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from
KT Tunstall,
John Hiatt,
Amythyst Kiah,
Kishi Bashi,
... and many more. Cindy and Lizzie approach their interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions.