Watchhouse – Rock the Ruins

Watchhouse, the North Carolina duo of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, will release their new album Rituals on May 30, 2025, via Tiptoe Tiger Music / Thirty Tigers. Their first collection of original songs since 2021’s acclaimed self-titled album, Rituals continues their legacy of heartfelt songwriting and masterful musicianship. Over the past decade, Watchhouse has grown from local coffeehouse performers to a nationally recognized act, selling out iconic venues like Red Rocks and the Ryman Auditorium while redefining roots music for a new generation.

Joining them in the folk world, Two Runner—a duo comprising songwriter Paige Anderson and fiddler Emilie Rose—brings an authentic, old-time sound rooted in their Northern California upbringing. Blending clawhammer banjo, rich harmonies, and evocative songwriting, Two Runner has carved a unique space in folk music, touring extensively and sharing stages with the likes of Watchhouse, Sierra Ferrell, and Charlie Parr. With a deep appreciation for tradition and a modern approach to storytelling, both Watchhouse and Two Runner continue to shape the contemporary folk landscape.