Fern Knight is an American psychedelic folk band currently based in Washington, D.C. Formed in 1999 by Margaret Ayre (née Wienk), the group performs music inspired by the spooky, pastoral sounds of classic British acts like Pentangle and Steeleye Span.[1] Their music has been referred to as "a delightfully creepy homage to the Celtic-Appalachian tradition."[2]
Fern Knight | |
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| Origin | Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Genres | folk, psychedelic, rock |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Normal, VHF Records |
| Members | Margaret Ayre, Jim Ayre, Jesse Sparhawk, James Wolf |
History
editAyre formed Fern Knight in Providence, Rhode Island, releasing the band's first album, Seven Years of Severed Limbs, on the Normal label in 2003. After relocating to Philadelphia, Fern Knight fell in with the city's burgeoning psychedelic folk scene, playing alongside bands like Espers.[3] In 2006 - 2008, Fern Knight collaborated with members of Espers on The Valerie Project, an alternate soundtrack to the Czechoslovakian cult film Valerie and Her Week of Wonders.[4]
Fern Knight's most recent album, Solstice, was released in 2019.[5]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Seven Years of Severed Limbs (2003)
- Blithewold EP (2005)
- Music for Witches and Alchemists (2006)
- Fern Knight (2008)
- Castings (2010)
- Solstice (2019)
References
edit- ^ Murphy, Matthew. "Review: Fern Knight". Pitchfork. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ Petrusich, Amanda. "Review: Fern Knight". SPIN. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ Brady, Michael Patrick. "Artist of the Week: Fern Knight". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ Leech, Jeanette (2010). Seasons They Change: The Story of Acid and Psychedelic Folk (First ed.). Jawbone Press. ISBN 978-1-906002-67-1. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Fern Knight - Castings". VHF Records. Retrieved 13 May 2021.