Folk archive

January 28, 2013 – Hear two songs from the orchestral folk-pop band's new album, Lines We Trace, out March 5. WXPN

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January 22, 2013 – Watch the Brooklyn roots-rock group play "The One You Should've Let Go" live at Rockwood Music Hall. WFUV

January 20, 2013 – Blaudzun's songs boom and swoon, even when they bypass strings in favor of a warm, simple sound.

January 18, 2013 – Listen to a performance and interview with a folk-pop band bringing a fresh perspective to Memphis. WXPN

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January 14, 2013 – With members of The Decemberists, the band lends a snappy, lilting quality to songs of alienation.

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January 12, 2013 – Watch the Nova Scotian singer-songwriter perform "What I See," recorded live at Folk Alley. FolkAlley

January 6, 2013 – On its debut, the band mixes a catchy roots-pop rumble with emotionally resonant folk-rock belting.

January 3, 2013 – The folk singer collaborated on two new videos with a trio of filmmakers.

December 29, 2012 – Inspired by Tibetan prayer flags flying near her home, Kristina Olsen spun a theological riddle.

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December 21, 2012 – Hear the band play rustic, Appalachia-influenced tunes on its first Mountain Stage appearance.

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December 19, 2012 – Critic Milo Miles says these rare old-timey songs contain "the currents of long-ago lives."

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December 19, 2012 – The Lone Bellow plays acoustic music born of tragedy and of the heart.

December 18, 2012 – Hear the folk singer play songs from his debut album, From The Ground Up. WXPN

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December 15, 2012 – The best folk and roots of the year, from solo musicians to stomping bands, focused on community. FolkAlley

December 13, 2012 – Hear the indie-folk duo play a wide array of instruments in its first Mountain Stage appearance.

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