folk rock/ the young &/ the old.

Here are two exceptionally amazing bands that each have a very original and definitive sound. One represents the folk rock of today, and the other represents the roots of folk rock/blues/jazz. I recommend downloading these songs, and you should probably go and download more after... unless folk rock isn't your thing.


Folk of today/ Midlake.
Midlake is an American rock band from Denton, Texas and was formed in 1999. Their early work was a Herbie Hancock-influenced funk/jazz, which at the time was being released under the band name "The Cornbread All-Stars." Later, the band made the eventual transition to a more indie-rock sound with influences from bands such as Radiohead, Jethro Tull, and Grandaddy. A few albums later, this band has gained its respect worldwide, mostly in western Europe. The following songs are from their 2006 album, "The Trails of Van Occupanther" which greatly pertains the folk sound, and in the opinion of many critics, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac.

Download for you: Roscoe / Van Occupanther / It Covers the Hillsides



Folk of Yesterday/ Grateful Dead
Formed in 1965 in San Fran, Greatful Dead has been ranked #55 as one of the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. Their concerts have been considered a life-changing experience by groups of fans addressed as "Deadheads," who follow the band from concert to concert during their tours. Their album "American Beauty" released in 1970 is considered to be the Grateful Dead's studio masterpiece, and is ranked by Rolling Stones magazine #258 for the top 500 albums of all time.

Download for you: Ripple / Touch of Grey / Friend of the Devil