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Carolyn Kendrick’s latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album, ‘Each Machine,’ which is accompanied by a thought-provoking zine. In our Basic Folk conversation, she discusses the significance of the color red in her work, symbolizing themes of anger, danger, and familial ties, and how it contrasts with the black and white imagery used throughout the project. Carolyn…
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Jeffrey Foucault remembers Billy Conway with Universal Fire
In our episode with Wisconsin-born, New England based Jeffrey Foucault, we had a handful of questions for the singer-songwriter about…
Amos Lee on Friends, Femininity and Folk Roots
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
Maya, Nina and Lyle de Vitry’s life, beginning in Lancaster PA, has been music and family, music festivals with old-time…
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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.