Here's the deal: I love music. Any kind (almost). One of my favorite genres is the indie folk genre. While some may call it country, I do not. Because it's not, really. It's folk. Here are two bands of said genre that you should check out right now.
The Civil Wars
I've had this band's album on a continuous loop for about a week; there is no bad song on it. The Civil Wars is a duo from Nashville, comprised of Joy Williams and John Paul White. They formed the duo after being thrown together for a songwriting session, and history was made. Their album, Barton Hollow, includes an amazing cover of Jackson 5's "I Want You Back." You can check them out on NPR's music blog.
This is my favorite song on the album, "C'est la Mort." It's about death, but it's beautiful.
Pearl and the Beard
This band consists of Jocelyn Mackenzie, Emily Hope Price, and Jeremy Styles. While the band formed in New York City, they have a much more Southern vibe. I first heard this band singing a medley of Will Smith songs. No joke.
Here's a sample of their killer harmonies from the album God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson.
