The song and video reflect Folkstar member Sue Cag's experience with hearing loss. While the lyrics tell the story of her grappling with the physical effects of this life-changing experience as well as frustration with doctors and specialists, the music itself provides a second layer to the story. Sue uses her guitar riffs to sonically imitate the things she experienced on this journey. 

Loud And Clear

The beauty of nature and the newness of our world (when we open our eyes to see) transcends our worldly woes, regardless of age, experience, and the clutter of memories. 

Something New

"It Gets Better" was inspired by and is dedicated to the It Gets Better Project (itgetsbetter.org). This is a song against bullying of any kind, but especially against queer youth. It's a song for all to know that despite the way some people behave, things will always get better.

It Gets Better

"Abolitionists" was inspired by a PBS special of the same name. It told the story of a handful of people including William Lloyd Garrison and Angelina Grimké who opposed slavery in the US despite overwhelming majority support for it, including government support. This struggle is very familiar and the sentiment extends to all subordinated groups fighting for their rights today.

Abolitionists

"Fabrication" is an exploration of the manufactured ethos of our contemporary life.

Fabrication

"Human" is about realizing I was living blissfully "out of sight, out of mind" until nearly 20 years ago. It's about how we draw this "imaginary line" between us and everyone else, namely animals - "we are human/they're not human," and how we can ultimately change this.

Human

Cards and Letters

Be with Me Christmas

Be With Me Christmas

Just in time for Christmas, folk-rock band Folkstar released their new original holiday single “Alone on Christmas,” along with an accompanying music video. Instead of writing about a happy Hallmark holiday, Folkstar tackled the difficult subject of being alone on Christmas. Whether dealing with heartbreak or loss, sometimes the holidays may not only bring joy, but also tough emotional times. Though the song and video are poignant at times, the song is also quite uplifting and delivers solace (and some silliness) at its conclusion. Brian Tucker of the Wilmington Star News writes: “The bittersweet, catchy song features a solid chorus and a jazzy guitar melody that plays out like a stroll in the park.”

http://youtu.be/cpl5qDG5ZgA

Alone on Christmas

We are a folk-rock band from Wilmington, NC created by Kim Dicso and Sue Cag. We're vegans, feminists, and cat people. We love music more than anything. http://folkstar.net