So we've finally reached the last match of Round 1. This one features a solo artist known for releasing LPs that mixed folk, americana and alt country (although this, her latest release, really sounds more like light jazz pop to me) against a musical collective that mixes folk, psychedelic rock, bluegrass and other influences. Here's the tale of the tape:
Laura Gibson - Goners
i really don't know what constitutes a folk album, but i understand this one to be:
https://lauragibson.bandcamp.com/album/goners
Also on YouTube
vs.
Fire on Fire - The Orchard
Very accessible spin on this sort of apocalyptic folk subgenre. Think a less evil sounding Comus.
On Spotify and Google Play