Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

ARLO GUTHRIE

Arlo Guthrie Talks Tour, Family, and Folk Music

By Rachel Linton February 17, 2017

A seasoned musician, Arlo Guthrie is no stranger to the touring lifestyle. Like his father Woody Guthrie, Arlo is known for his folk music with a conscience. Following his sold-out Alice’s Restaurant...

Folksy Duo Showcases Melancholy Tunes in Sophomore Album

By Emily Grau August 13, 2013

Folk duo The Civil Wars is back with their self-titled sophomore album. This time around, the instrumentals are stronger, the harmonies are more sorrowful and the album as a whole is much darker than...

Redefining Folk

By Margie Fuchs June 7, 2013

“Asking only workman’s wages, I come looking for a job ... ” Marcus Mumford’s rollicking voice climbs out of our Honda stereo and into the muggy D.C. morning air. Traffic down Georgia Avenue is...

Low-Key ‘Ghost’ Haunts

By Kim Bussing April 17, 2013

Folksy tunes slowly edging their way to the top of the charts is not a new phenomenon; groups like Mumford & Sons and Imagine Dragons have given listeners an indie reprieve from more typical synthesizer-driven...

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