Good folk music must be one of those "you know it when you hear it" things. There’s sure no set criteria. Is it the lyrics, the music, the mood? One thing is certain—you’ll know you’re hearing it when you listen to Maddie Medley’s Garland EP. It’s is an all-too-short collection of barebones folk tunes, no bells or whistles in sight. Despite her low, resonant voice and the melancholy throughout (you can only be so peppy when discussing the life of Judy Garland), Medley’s register remains agile and bouncy. Check out the stream below. –Austin Phy
