Dark Folk Neofolk in Texas: Interviews with Awen and Gabhar by Oliver Sheppard In 1960, American novelist John Steinbeck wrote: “I have said that Texas is a state of mind, but I think it is more than... Oliver SheppardAugust 20, 2013
Apocalyptic Blues Rebellion Hymns Man’s Gin Album Review Every cloud has a silver lining. While we all wait patiently for a new Cobalt record, we find ourselves becoming reacquainted with the sorrowful... JonathanJune 28, 2013
Dark Folk Kinit Her’s new Storm of Radiance LP reviewedby Oliver Sheppard US neofolk band Kinit Her’s new Storm of Radiance LP contains a note explaining that many of the LP’s lyrics are based on the... Oliver SheppardOctober 3, 2012
Dark Folk US neofolk band WREATHES’ new LP reviewed by Oliver Sheppard There aren’t a lot of American neofolk bands, let alone many that are very good. Wisconsin’s Wreathes, however, are both American... Oliver SheppardJune 1, 2012