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Wovenhand

Wovenhand, the brainchild of former 16 Horsepower frontman David Eugene Edwards, emerged in the early 2000s as a conduit for Edwards' profound exploration of the darker corners of American folk music, melded with post-punk, industrial, and neofolk influences. Initially a solo project for Edwards, Wovenhand expanded over time to include a rotating cast of musicians contributing to the project's expansive soundscapes. The band's name itself, often stylized as Woven Hand, hints at the intricate, handcrafted nature of its music—deeply textured, spiritual, and often haunting.

The band's discography showcases a relentless pursuit of musical and lyrical depth, with themes ranging from personal struggle and redemption to apocalyptic imagery drawn from Edwards' deeply-held Christian beliefs. Albums like "Refractory Obdurate" and "Star Treatment" see Wovenhand blending the ethereal with the earthbound, creating otherworldly atmospheres grounded in rustic instrumentation. Their live performances, notably captured in "Live at Roepaen," underscore the band's prowess and the magnetic presence of Edwards as frontman. Through albums like "The Laughing Stalk" and their latest offering "Silver Sash," Wovenhand has continued to evolve, shedding light on the darker, often overlooked facets of the Americana tradition, all while charting a unique course within the wider realm of alternative music.

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