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John Hiatt is Actually Not Scared to Talk about His Feelings (REISSUE)

June 5, 2025

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing John Hiatt originally posted on August 5, 2021. In 2021, John Hiatt released ‘Leftover Feelings’ (which is still his latest album, by the way), a collab with bluegrass great Jerry Douglas as producer and his…

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Denitia’s Musical Journey: From NYC Streetwear to Nashville’s Vintage Vibes

August 15, 2024

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

August 8, 2024

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

August 1, 2024

The world of Austin’s Matt the Electrician, aka Matt Sever, is quirky and sincere. Sever is known for his work…

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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.