All right, at this point, we're down to our Final Four, and you can cut the tension with a butter knife. Or something. Here are the matchups:
1. Amigo the Devil Everything is Fine vs. Augie March Sunset Studies
Amigo the Devil
Everything Is Fine
Really fun and dark "Murderfolk" with a bluegrass twinge
https://open.spotify.com/album/59vkWqeq9otcDeUaLGKqfO
Augie March
Sunset Studies
It's Chamber Folk/ Indie Folk. An Australian band, this was their debut, and had some cracking tracks.
https://open.spotify.com/album/7tEwWmdqrQk7LcOeWKzvt7?si=WSkEmwMOQxWVjVerv1jsBQ
2. Matt Elliott Farewell to All We Know vs. Fire on Fire The Orchard
Matt Elliott
Farewell to All We Know
Do you believe in resurrection? You don't? Well, I did when I first heard this. This is the second coming of Leonard Cohen, I mused. He breathes throughout this album somehow. How very odd, how wonderful! It is probably not true, but damn it, he used to play a mean guitar, too. Enjoy!
https://mattelliott.bandcamp.com/album/farewell-to-all-we-know
or spotify
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.
These two contests will determine our championship matchup next week. I can't wait. (OK, I can. But I am interested.)
