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Watchhouse, 'New Star'

American Homefront Project

August 17, 2021 • The duo formerly known as Mandolin Orange return with a new name and new, typically lovely song about setting a good example for the next generation.

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Mountain Stage

Mandolin Orange On Mountain Stage

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

January 9, 2020 • The folk duo of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz are joined by some friends for a full-band performances of a few songs off their sixth release, Tides of a Teardrop.

Mandolin Orange On Mountain Stage

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Tiny Desk

Mandolin Orange: Tiny Desk Concert

August 23, 2019 • Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz made everything seem so easy, with just a few acoustic instruments and a single microphone behind the Tiny Desk, performing songs full of joy and thoughtfulness.

Best Songs Of 2019 (So Far): Lizzo To Zach Fox

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Best Music Of 2019

Best Songs Of 2019 (So Far): Lizzo To Zach Fox

June 26, 2019 • There's no one sound to a year, but public radio writers across the country do set their ears to the most essential music. We asked them: What is your favorite song of 2019 so far?

Put Your Mind at Ease with Mandolin Orange's Comforting 'Tides of a Teardrop'

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First Listen

Put Your Mind at Ease with Mandolin Orange's Comforting 'Tides of a Teardrop'

January 24, 2019 • The North Carolina folk-pop duo dispenses maximum comfort in songs engineered to settle worried minds, slow the blood and lend an empathetic ear.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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World Cafe

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

December 1, 2018 • November's Heavy Rotation lineup includes the single from Kansas City native Calvin Arsenia, a cut from Anderson .Paak's album Oxnard, a haunting ballad from Anna Tivel and more.

Ease Into The Week With Mandolin Orange's Ode To Slowing Down

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All Songs Considered

Ease Into The Week With Mandolin Orange's Ode To Slowing Down

October 1, 2018 • In the gently elegant "Time We Made Time" — from the forthcoming Tides of a Teardrop — the duo sings about the importance of breathing deeply, cooling off and drawing loved ones close.

Watch Mandolin Orange Perform 'Cavalry' Live At Pickathon

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Favorite Sessions

Watch Mandolin Orange Perform 'Cavalry' Live At Pickathon

OPB

July 19, 2016 • The North Carolina duo performs a gorgeous folk-pop song on a wooded stage outside Portland, Ore.

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Favorite Sessions

Mandolin Orange, 'Little Worlds' (Live)

Folk Alley

June 13, 2015 • Watch the folk-pop duo pay homage to that springtime feeling in a performance of "Little Worlds."

Songs We Love: Mandolin Orange, 'Old Ties And Companions'

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Songs We Love

Songs We Love: Mandolin Orange, 'Old Ties And Companions'

Folk Alley

February 24, 2015 • From a new album, Such Jubilee, out on May 5, The folk duo returns with a ballad — short, simple and sweet — about holding close what's precious.

Old Ties And Companions

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Mountain Stage

Mandolin Orange On Mountain Stage

March 13, 2014 • After bonding over their love of traditional Appalachian music at a jam session, Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin became Mandolin Orange. Their southern sound often draws comparisons to the Civil Wars.

Mandolin Orange On Mountain Stage

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Mandolin Orange, 'Waltz About Whiskey' (Live)

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Favorite Sessions

Mandolin Orange, 'Waltz About Whiskey' (Live)

Folk Alley

November 24, 2013 • There is no shortage of folk and country songs about booze. But what makes the Mandolin Orange tune "Waltz About Whiskey" so enchanting is its effortlessness. Watch the folk duo perform the song live.