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Willi Carlisle

Willi Carlisle (born May 29, 1989) is an American folk singer-songwriter from Kansas, United States and based out of Arkansas, United States.[1][2] His music pulls from traditional American folk music,[2] punk music,[3] and country music. Many of his songs contain themes of drug abuse, queer life, and rural American life.[4]

Early life

Carlisle grew up in a musical family, with his father being a polka musician,[2] which led to him being introduced to American folk, bluegrass, and country.[5] While growing up, he participated in school musicals and was a member of his school's choir.[6] Carlisle attended the University of Arkansas and got an MFA in poetry with the hopes of this teaching him how to write better folk music.[1][7] While in the academic setting, he realized a disconnect that existed between contemporary poetry and regular people. This drove him to write music connecting to this group.[4]

Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

References

  1. ^ a b McGregor, Nick (March 8, 2023). "Willi Carlisle Is a Shapeshifting Bard for Our Times". INDY Week. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Willi Carlisle: The Best of What's Next". Paste Magazine. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Weeks, Olivia (October 21, 2022). "Q&A: Willi Carlisle Is Taking a Folk Singer's Job, to Comfort and Disturb, Very Seriously". The Daily Yonder. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Grear, Daniel (January 26, 2024). "'Higher Lonesome': A Q&A with Willi Carlisle". Arkansas Times. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Willi Carlisle's Peculiar, Missouri Is Traditional Folk Music For 21st Century Problems | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Liebig, Lorie (March 14, 2023). "Willi Carlisle Dives Into the Uncomfortable on 'Peculiar, Missouri'". Nashville Scene. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  7. ^ correspondent, Christopher Marcisz, Eagle (September 22, 2022). "Willi Carlisle knew he'd become a folk singer, so he chose to earn his MFA at a university with a lot of banjo players he could learn from". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved February 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Willi Carlisle". Free Dirt Records & Service Co. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "Signature Sounds Recordings". January 27, 2024. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.