Wychwood Ottawa, Ontario
We identify only half-jokingly as “the world’s first blackgrass band.” We play old murder-ballads and other spooky traditional folk songs, with some bright and sentimental spots thrown in for contrast. Some days we’re acoustic purists. Some days we like to corrupt traditional folksongs with bits of black metal, ambient, and noise music. We’re trying to make folk music dangerous again. ... more
Wychwood recommends:
Putting the Sky to Sleep
by Seth Martin and the Menders
Seth's an old friend, tourmate, and inspiration who makes great folk music. A kind of 21st century Woody Guthrie – rooted in tradition but searching for justice in the present.
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dust & stars is dreamy and atmospheric, yet also fragile and sparse – and utterly lovely.
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Sissy is Chrissy's solo project. It's thoughtful singer-songwriter fare, with lush instrumental twists.
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