Folk

Jack O’ the Clock – “Year of the Gypsy Moths”: A Dreamlike Folk-Prog Mosaic

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Year of the Gypsy Moths by Jack O’ the Clock opens with an unexpected yet captivating stringed intro—most likely a ghuzeng—setting the tone for what unfolds as a rich and intricately layered piece of progressive folk. The delicate lead vocal, gently supported by woodwind and strings, evokes a distinct 60s folk sensibility, but the arrangement … Read more

Mikel Rafael Opens New EP with Atmospheric Folk Track “Maples and Pines”

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Maples and Pines is the opening track from Mikel Rafael’s upcoming three-song EP The Eternal Hour, a project that explores different times of the day—morning, noon, and night—each accompanied by a music video. This first piece represents morning, setting the tone with gentle acoustic guitar, a warm vocal performance, and subtle string textures that enhance … Read more