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
Dark Folk An Exclusive Interview with Neofolk Musician ART ABSCONS by Oliver Sheppard German neofolk musician Art Abscons’ Les Sentiers Éternels LP was named one of CVLT Nation’s “Top 6 Neofolk Releases” last year, and with good... Oliver SheppardMay 7, 2013
Dark Folk CVLT Nation’s Top 6 Neofolk releases of 2012 by Oliver Sheppard Better late than never, this list comprises, in no particular order, the 6 best neofolk releases from 2012. Of course, neofolk... Oliver SheppardJanuary 16, 2013
Dark Folk New Cult of Youth Love Will Prevail LP reviewed by Oliver Sheppard The new and third Cult of Youth LP, Love Will Prevail, officially drops September 4. On Sacred Bones, the record showcases Cult of Youth’s... Oliver SheppardAugust 17, 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
Dark Folk CVLT Nation Neofolk MixtapeCurated by Oliver Sheppard Whether you call it dark folk, “apocalyptic folk” (David Tibet’s term), or the term I’ll use here, neofolk, an early musical goal of bands... Oliver SheppardMarch 14, 2012