WONGIE INDIE FOLK SONG OF THE WEEK: dotan - home

dotan - home
currently #1 in his native netherlands, dutch singer/songwriter dotan harpenau is getting some serious buzz around the region with his gentle singalong anthem (though please ignore the fact that it takes a good minute before you get to hear anything in this video). a quiet gem, this.

WONGIE COUNTRY FOLK DUET OF THE WEEK: the common linnets - calm after the storm

the common linnets - calm after the storm
firstly the fact that this catchy subdued country folk tune was selected to represent the netherlands in the eurovision song contest is crazy in itself (the competition is known for showy numbers), but then coming in 2nd and quickly making the top 10 in 15 countries is a feat in itself. this proves that a good song just can't be held down in this day and age, and the duo of ilse deLange & waylon are en route to becoming the next civil wars of europe. brilliant!