Black Twig Pickers - Friend's Peace LP xx1976 the creeping darkness that looms

the creeping darkness that looms around the current American landscape and seeks to poke its tendrils into our daily lives

all linked by the common thread of Ikeezumi’s panoramic musical vision

assaulting all those who entered the erstwhile ecclesiastical chamber with a barrage of splendiferous blabber ’n’ croak

” Crafted with software

But there’s something in there that crosses social realist songwriting with a weird semi-surreal bend that still feels relevant (I forgot how good a song about a horse apologising for losing a race could actually be)

Black Twig Pickers - Friend's Peace LP xx1976 the creeping darkness that loomsFollowing a series of records with Thrill Jockey (including the sensational Seasonal Hire with Steve Gunn), the Black Twigs return to the VHF mothership to continue their charming and original take on Old Time and Appalachian inspired string band sounds. Together since 2001, and a continuous presence in the musics true home of Southwest Virginia, the Twigs represent the actively working evolution of the traditions learning songs from other locals,