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Olivia Ellen Lloyd’s latest album, ‘Do It Myself,’ sees the West Virginia-born Brooklyn-based songwriter reflecting on the powerful imagery of water. She shares how it has been a source of grounding and calmness in her life, from childhood memories spent on the Potomac River to her current love for the ocean, these elements have shaped her artistic journey. In an interesting twist, it was her friends and family that pointed out that she’s always trying to get around water. From…
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Hot off the heels of Twisted Pines’ latest release, Love Your Mind, Kathleen Parks is here to dig into her…
Edie Carey & Sarah Sample: remain Cool despite Comfort, Cajons and Dream Catchers
Friends and collaborators, Edie Carey & Sarah Sample teamed up in 2014 for their first album Til the Morning: Lullabies…
The Sound of Women’s Voices: A Shorty Bonus on a Weird Ass Day
I woke up today and my wife told me the news. I went for a walk in the woods and…
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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.