New Band Love: Pawns or Kings

This is what I love about discovering new bands – sometimes you hear things that actually make you sit up and listen, which is what happened to me today. New Folkies Pawns or Kings are a Lake Saint Louis, MO band who vibe on Mumford & Sons and The Avett Brothers, and boast a lead singer with a lovely beard and a preference for Irish caps. Their music is resplendent with expertly played banjo and absolutely beautiful vocals.

We’ll start you off with a couple of tracks here – the first is “House of Cards,” a sweetly melancholy tune with gorgeous harmonies, and the second is a fantastic cover of our Mumford boys’ “White Blank Page”. Well done indeed.

Pawns or Kings – House of Cards
Pawns or Kings – White Blank Page (Mumford & Sons cover)

If you like what you’ve heard, you’re in luck, because Letters to Lucy is a free album consisting of half original pieces, half covers, all available here.