Munly & the Lee Lewis harlots - self titled double LP (2013 reissue)

This album was first released in 2004 by Alternative tentacles and was reissued last year by Pesanta urfolk. Munly & the Lee Lewis harlots plays some finely crafted dark americana, with touches of bluegrass (banjo, strings), rockabilly and some post-punk vibes. it reminds bands like Nick Cave and the Bad seeds, 16 Horsepower (Munly played in a band with David Eugene Edwards before he formed  16 Horsepower) or the softer part of Swans. excellent songwriting, very good dual male / female vocals, and a great atmosphere. I also recommend Munly's most recent releases, "Petr and the wulf" in 2010 with The Lupercalians and in 2011"Unentitled" with the Slim cessna's auto club.

Munly website

Lux interna - There is light in the body, there is blood in the sun (2013)

Lux interna is a very good californian band playing some gothic americana (think 16 horsepower or Nick cave and the Bad seeds) with maybe a slight neofolk touch. their new album, There is light in the body, there is blood in the sun, is maybe their best one. anyway it's excellent. the great male / female vocals brings emotions in additions to the the guitars (including banjo) and strings dark melodies (with also some subtle noisy drones) while the rythmic elements gives the songs an hypnotic, ritualistic and solemn vibe. each songs are deep and crafted with taste making the album a masterpiece. highly recommended.

you can check it on their Bandcamp page.