Folk

Even at her warmest, she exudes a certain collegiate coolness, and when Carbon Glacier begins to drag Veirs manages to retain and command a level of anticipation/fascination that's the mark of a true artist.

Escondida is the studio debut by Texas-born singer/songwriter Jolie Holland.

Lacking some of the focus that made her debut album so stunning, Hell Among the Yearlings is nevertheless a thoroughly satisfying second album from Gillian Welch.

Jeffrey Foucault is a fine singer/songwriter who's been well taught by his influences, namely Springsteen circa Nebraska, Mellencamp performing "Jackie Brown," and Guy Clark.

A prolific writer and gifted musician, Laura Veirs is a musical risk-taker. Her recordings offer a haunting mix of deadpan folk and blues with sparse arrangements and Pacific Northwest flavours.