Lancaster, Pennsylvania-born, Nashville-based songwriter Maya de Vitry has been on Basic Folk a half dozen times (she’s only second to our fave man-bestie Mark Erelli), because we are so obsessed with her songwriting perspective, from her time in the Stray Birds to her solo work. Every time she’s on the show, we try and do something special. She’s been on with her siblings (Nina & Lyle), her partner (Ethan Jodziewicz), and her musical besties (Shelby Means & Joel Timmons). When…
Amos Lee on Friends, Femininity and Folk Roots
Throughout his music career, singer-songwriter Amos Lee has cultivated a large female fanbase and also owes a lot of his…
From Lancaster to the Limelight: The de Vitry Sibling Soundtrack
Maya, Nina and Lyle de Vitry’s life, beginning in Lancaster PA, has been music and family, music festivals with old-time…
Denitia’s Musical Journey: From NYC Streetwear to Nashville’s Vintage Vibes
Sometimes it strikes me just how much power can emanate from a creative mind. Speaking with Denitia was one of…
Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin: Eyeballs, Ice Cream, and Portland, Oregon
Anna Tivel and Jeffrey Martin have both released new albums in the past year that have knocked us right over.…
Fake Interviews & Real Talk: Matt the Electrician Reinvents Music Marketing
The world of Austin’s Matt the Electrician, aka Matt Sever, is quirky and sincere. Sever is known for his work…
John Smith is Finding Harmony in Chaos
Originally from Devon, the English singer-songwriter John Smith got his start playing bars and clubs in Liverpool, both with his…
Peggy Seeger spills Folk Feminist Tea with Dawn Landes
Editor’s note: For this episode, we invited our friend Dawn Landes to interview Peggy Seeger. Dawn was the perfect choice…
Ana Egge on Dream-Writing, the Truth and Sinead O’Connor
Folk music singer Ana Egge’s 13th album Sharing in the Spirit came out of the musician one song at a…
Soundcheck Stories and Life Lessons: Chris Smither and Peter Mulvey
Chris Smither has been Peter Mulvey‘s mentor since back in 1993, when the young Mulvey opened for the already seasoned…