Surprise! This is not an episode of Folk Files: It's an episode of Basic Folk! Basic Folk, produced by the Bluegrass Situation, is a podcast that features honest conversations with folk musicians. Hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No, Basic Folk approaches interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have.

This episode features Carolyn Kendrick, whose latest project explores the complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil aka Satan aka Lucifer. The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album "Each Machine."

She shares her unexpected journey into researching the devil, sparked by a podcast project that ended up overtaking her life, leading her to interview the leader of the Satanic Temple, among many others. This deep dive into the topic became a way for her to process the overwhelming political and cultural landscape.

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Carolyn Kendrick Links:

Each Machine on Bandcamp: https://carolynkendrick.bandcamp.com/album/each-machine

Website: ⁠https://www.carolynkendrick.com⁠

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolynbkendrick/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolynkendrickmusic 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolynbkendrick