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One thing that's missing from today's crop of folk singers is a darker, Leonard C0hen -ish edge. And American singer-songwriter Emily Jane White recaptures the more miserable end. Don't believe me? Here's what she says: "I don't write happy music. I'm drawn to writing sad songs. Reflective, contemplative songs. I truly believe that's my job. I'm okay with that." Well, so am I, especially if they sound as wonderful as lead track "Victorian America," which can be heard on her yet-to-be-released-in-North America CD Victorian America , as well as my latest JeffMix podcast [...]

• Emily Jane White - Victorian America