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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…

Lutalo: Hip Hop Roots and Folk Future(s)

January 16, 2025

In 2024, Vermont’s Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. In this episode of Basic Folk, they share the profound…

Jerry Douglas: From Steel Mills to Dobro Thrills

January 9, 2025

Jerry Douglas is widely regarded as the best Dobro player in the world. Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor…

Basic Folk: An Official Bluegrass Situation Production

January 2, 2025

A New Day for #BasicFolk! We are pleased to announce we are now an official production of The Bluegrass Situation!!…

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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.