The Byrds
Everything published on Viyolens under The Byrds — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Beginner's Guide to Folk Rock
Folk's storytelling, plugged in and given a rock band's backbeat — here's what folk rock actually is and where it came from.
Essential Folk Rock Albums Explained
The genre's whole story, told through six records — here's what to play, and in what order.
Folk Rock for Newcomers: Where to Start
No homework required — just a gentle, six-album path into a sound that's been rewarding new listeners for sixty years.
The History of Folk Rock
One electric guitar plugged into a folk song in 1965 changed everything that followed — here's the whole story, in order.
The Best Folk Rock Artists to Know
This sound only really makes sense once you know who's singing it — here are the folk rock artists worth knowing first.
The Best Folk Rock Songs Right Now
Albums give you the context; these specific recordings give you the sound — here's exactly what to listen for.
