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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…

Amos Lee on Friends, Femininity and Folk Roots

August 29, 2024

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

August 22, 2024

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

August 15, 2024

Sometimes it strikes me just how much power can emanate from a creative mind. Speaking with Denitia was one of…

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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.