Our Artist of the Week this week is a concept band from New Zealand—The Folk Today Project. Their prime purpose is to turn the modern folk world we all know on its head and revive the fundamental intentions of folk music—to comment on society.
The Project have recently released their debut single “The Reason For Living” which is out now via TFTP. The track is a well crafted, sweet song responding to modern-day living and how, generally, big city people prefer to live alone. Founder Neil Pharazyn explains: “There are issues big and small in our faces today that we should be singing about, such as school bullying, hanging out versus dating, mobile phone obsession, gay marriage… you can probably suggest more.”
Neil grew up surrounded by music and grew extremely passionate. He has written songs in a variety of pop genres and also takes advice from a Nashville producer when developing his music. “The Reason For Living” also features Andrew Laking (bass/guitar) and Bill Hickman (lead vocals).
Keep an eye out for more from the Folk Today Project who are bringing back folk music with a modern message.
“The Reason For Living” is out now via TFTP.
