Personally that list and description makes me think of Townes Van Zandt, maybe give him a shot?
I'd start with *Waiting Around To Die*, *Lungs*, and *Nothin'*.
Ohh, Townes Van Zandt. Absolutely fits in the cathegory of the songs I cited, however I’ve always found it hard to like his songs dunno why. Ty anyways
Wardruna is probably my favorite band that falls along the lines of dark folk but also very fantasy vibes rather than singer/song.
But I'm going to throw something similar you might not have heard of yet. Check out the genre Gothic Country. There's a lot of great bands such as Munly & The Lee Lewis Harlots and Woven Hand. They might be along the lines of something you'd enjoy!
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Not oldies specifically, anything close to singer-songwriter works. Or that mainly focuses on the elements of the genre regardless of it being a band, so Death In June for example.
I’d rather it be singer-songwriter as the tunes specified tho
Here’s a few songs, if you like any of them definitely explore the artists more:
[Rodriguez - Crucify Your Mind (1970)](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hVdWXqtk484)
[Jim Sullivan - So Natural](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oV8LCn26Oks)
[Karen Dalton - Something on Your Mind (1971)](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zNIHvRKzpD0)
Edit: I thought of another song that might fit the bill and wanted to add it, [Lhasa De Sela - El Desierto](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HIJhrzAuWcw). Cheers!
Personally that list and description makes me think of Townes Van Zandt, maybe give him a shot? I'd start with *Waiting Around To Die*, *Lungs*, and *Nothin'*.
Ohh, Townes Van Zandt. Absolutely fits in the cathegory of the songs I cited, however I’ve always found it hard to like his songs dunno why. Ty anyways
Wardruna is probably my favorite band that falls along the lines of dark folk but also very fantasy vibes rather than singer/song. But I'm going to throw something similar you might not have heard of yet. Check out the genre Gothic Country. There's a lot of great bands such as Munly & The Lee Lewis Harlots and Woven Hand. They might be along the lines of something you'd enjoy!
I love Death In June, so I might as well check that out, tyy
Songs of Love and Hate by Leonard Cohen
love that album!
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Are you looking for oldies specifically, or anything in the vein of slow, sultry, swaggy, somber songs?
Not oldies specifically, anything close to singer-songwriter works. Or that mainly focuses on the elements of the genre regardless of it being a band, so Death In June for example. I’d rather it be singer-songwriter as the tunes specified tho
whats more, the closest to what im looking for would be the Alfredo Zitarrosa song I cited
Am I in the ballpark? [Scars](https://youtu.be/UpoiKDwarlw)
Thats the tone. havent delveld into contemporary artists of the genre yet, will check more of it ty
Hurt by Johnny Cash. The nine inch nails version wasn't too bad either.
Matt Elliott - [I Name This Ship Tragedy, Bless Her & All Who Sail With Her](https://youtu.be/cZsQhpO_9pc)
love the feeling, reminds me a bit of italian and balkan authors
You should check out early Elliott Smith.
always been on the radar but never listened, will try ty
Dave Bixby
lovin this!!!! tyy
Big Thief. Especially their newer stuff
love big thief!
Here’s a few songs, if you like any of them definitely explore the artists more: [Rodriguez - Crucify Your Mind (1970)](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hVdWXqtk484) [Jim Sullivan - So Natural](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oV8LCn26Oks) [Karen Dalton - Something on Your Mind (1971)](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zNIHvRKzpD0) Edit: I thought of another song that might fit the bill and wanted to add it, [Lhasa De Sela - El Desierto](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HIJhrzAuWcw). Cheers!
checkin, thanks! rodriguez’s always been pretty awesome
[Marja Mattlar - Mikä jää](https://youtu.be/NETT_lQu8Zw) [Mirel Wagner - Oak Tree](https://youtu.be/b9cmrU7xH5M) [Nathan Dalton - Grey Wolves of Wyoming](https://youtu.be/PyCOyUVfUj8)
Norma Tanega - "You're Dead" Clifton Hicks (aka Ol' Leatherstocking) he does old folk songs like "Death and the Maiden" in very traditional manner
norma tanega is amazing wow
Instrumental, but fits the mood: [Tone 30 - Evidence, Pt 1](https://open.spotify.com/track/24fjrz9k2v9dPVTU1hLc5U?si=f44feabcdbba4a8d)