Happy that Good Folk have allowed us to partner with them to bring you their wonderful podcast.
Good Folk is a newsletter, podcast, and community project exploring storytelling, community, empathy, and artistry across rural America and the American South. Good Folk was created by writer and folklorist Spencer George and was inspired by her time working on-the-ground in rural arts communities in her home state of North Carolina. The project seeks to investigate and challenge stereotypes that artists exist solely in urban spaces, and to craft a new, collaborative narrative of the American South— one led by the voices who call it home.
Learn more about Good Folk and listen to the podcast at goodfolksonly.org and goodfolk.substack.com.
Good Folk is a newsletter, podcast, and community project exploring storytelling, community, empathy, and artistry across rural America and the American South. Good Folk was created by writer and folklorist Spencer George and was inspired by her time working on-the-ground in rural arts communities in her home state of North Carolina. The project seeks to investigate and challenge stereotypes that artists exist solely in urban spaces, and to craft a new, collaborative narrative of the American South— one led by the voices who call it home.
Learn more about Good Folk and listen to the podcast at goodfolksonly.org and goodfolk.substack.com.
Tacoma Park Self-Titled Double LP is OUT EVERYWHERE!
New Jphono1 jamz are here!
New jam from Tacoma Park.
New Scivic Rivers Is Out Everywhere!
Weird Year 2022
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New instrumental Jphono1 album "Low Key Companion" is out everywhere.
Video from Kellen Smith for "Stealing Space On Davie St.
"This song feels hazy and is as if something is drifting in and out of memory, constantly shifting. Like a dream that you aren't sure was real or not, but you can remember the emotions of that memory vividly. The type of memories that come up when you are deep in a walk with nothing else to distract your mind. Everything except the bookends is pulled from 8mm video tapes I have from friend's grandparents, so I ran with trying to take those tapes and make them as hazy and dreamlike as possible"
New Single "Against The Wheel" from Shelby Smoak of Bleeder
Kim Ware and The Good Graces have a new album for you.....Are you "Ready"!?!?
Nobody's Robot debut album is out!
New jam "Live Hoax" from Tacoma Park
Live Hoax from Ben Felton on Vimeo.
Happy Day......Three new Matt Southern singles are out!
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New collaboration album from Paling Light & Jphono1 is out.
Paling Light & Jphono1 video for "Spyhunter". Full collaboration album "Arcing Phase To Phase" out Friday March 18th
New BANGZZ Video
Surprise! Joshua Carpenter "Shoveler's Shoveler" is out now!!!
New Beautiful Analog Mountains
The lyrics for the single "After the Wave'' were mostly written by my friend and creative partner in Analog Mountains, Chris. This song is about the excitement and anticipation of expecting another child, but also about the worry of what we let go of, if only temporarily, to make space for loving and caring for another person. In the context of Chris's experience the other person is his unborn child, but I think that sentiment resonates for anyone anytime they truly commit to any kind of relationship. This one is extra special to me because it also features guest appearances from my longtime friends, Brad Porter (drums) and Joel Floyd (trumpet) who were also expecting kids as of the recording of this song. My partner, Chloe, also lent her beautiful voice and sense of harmony in a way that the verses feel more like a conversation between two people than the ruminations of one. I think everyone connected in an instant and magical way. I'm so happy that they brought their talents, and that I was able to share the experience of making this with them.
The b-side, "It Grows" is about the exact opposite of expecting a child, or starting a new relationship. It is about the sorrow and anxiety of knowing someone you love will die. It is a thing that all of us have or will have to deal with at some point. During this pandemic, it is something many of us have had to process maybe more frequently and intensely than we could have expected or prepared for. There is a dark cloud that hangs over normal daily interactions as we muddle through the fog of impending loss. This song also features a guest appearance from my old friend and former bandmate, Patrick O'Neill. Patty added these sweeping synths and arps to the song which just opened it up beautifully. His contributions led the song to a brighter note, like an exit from a dark cave. He has always been a person who can find the light, and I appreciate that so much because it is something I am not always able to do.
The b-side, "It Grows" is about the exact opposite of expecting a child, or starting a new relationship. It is about the sorrow and anxiety of knowing someone you love will die. It is a thing that all of us have or will have to deal with at some point. During this pandemic, it is something many of us have had to process maybe more frequently and intensely than we could have expected or prepared for. There is a dark cloud that hangs over normal daily interactions as we muddle through the fog of impending loss. This song also features a guest appearance from my old friend and former bandmate, Patrick O'Neill. Patty added these sweeping synths and arps to the song which just opened it up beautifully. His contributions led the song to a brighter note, like an exit from a dark cave. He has always been a person who can find the light, and I appreciate that so much because it is something I am not always able to do.
Be The Good