God bless the incorporation of looping in modern music. Though we can go as far back as Bing Crosby in regards to contemporary usage of ostinato, the refinement of electroacoustic music in more recent times has brought us some real…
Fronted by For Folk’s Sake’s very own Joey Frendo, Michigan-based “sweater rock” band Watching for Foxes have caught the eye of Americana fans around the U.S. following their first nationwide tour with Folk Family Revival earlier this year. What began…
“It’s difficult for me to get across to you all how joyous this is for all of us.” Matthew E. White, bedecked in a dark suit and with his flowing locks constrained in a bun, almost shyly leans into the…
Sophia Marshall isn’t afraid of making tough choices. After stepping away from the relative security of The HaveNots, she embarked on a journey of discovery, both musically and personally. During a recent trip to explore the vibrant music scenes of…
For a confessional singer-songwriter, Phoebe Bridgers is something of a different breed. Self-deprecating, caustic and prone to her share of vices, Bridgers says exactly what’s on her mind. On her first full-length release, Stranger In The Alps, she’s got plenty…
At its heart, Americana is a celebration of all of the music that establishes itself as an American foundation. That may be why the genre has since moved on past its “alt. country” etymological roots, given that that description wouldn’t…
Hiss Golden Messenger has seen the light. It rings out of the darkness, borne on the wings of the folk, blues, and gospel tinged music that M.C. Taylor creates. He delivers with a message of hope, “Love is the only…
Every so often, a composer comes along who couldn’t be described any better than “weird and wonderful.” Tucked somewhere between the aural headspace of Led Zeppelin, the Saito Kinen Orchestra and Sonic the Hedgehog is the musical genius of Patrick…
Back in July, Magana stunned the For Folk’s Sake audience with the premiere of ‘Inches Apart’. Now, the “bedroom folk” singer-songwriter is continuing her ascent with the release of another single. In a stroke of fate, this time around it’s…
Every so often, a one-man band just comes around and wows us all. Most notoriously these days might well be Jack White and Shakey Graves, but throughout history, there’ve been a few. Remember Jesse Fuller and Doctor Ross? These days,…