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The Milk Carton Kids Are Making a Mountain out of a Molehill

June 11, 2026

Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, the Milk Carton Kids, are calling their latest album, ‘Lost Cause Lover Fool,’ “the one.” They have finally figured out how to feel and sound like themselves with a broader sonic palette. They attribute that to sharing one mic when they sing with each other. The songs on the album enlarge small feelings and moments, working to turn them all into eternity. Moments that “usually pass too quickly to notice.” The guys have spent their…

Basic Folk 23 – Marissa Nadler

April 25, 2019

Powered by RedCircle It is wonderful to have songwriter Marissa Nadler on the pod! Ethereal, goth, ambient and gauzy are…

Basic Folk 22 – Jonatha Brooke

April 18, 2019

Powered by RedCircle I have always really liked Jonatha Brooke. Her songs are sharp, joyful and wise. She’s one of…

Basic Folk 21 – Jocie Adams of Arc Iris

April 11, 2019

Powered by RedCircle Magic musical human wonder Jocie Adams (Arc Iris) is a very funny, grounded and kind person IRL;…

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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.