Watchhouse are the North Carolina folk and Americana duo of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, who recorded for years as Mandolin Orange before taking the new name in 2021. Close harmonies, mandolin, fiddle, and tender, understated songwriting — start with the self-titled Watchhouse (2021) or Tides of a Teardrop (2019). Browse Watchhouse vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Watchhouse are a folk and Americana duo of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, based in North Carolina. The pair performed and recorded for years as Mandolin Orange, building a strong reputation in the roots-music world, before adopting the name Watchhouse in 2021 to reflect their artistic evolution. Marlin's songwriting and the duo's intertwined vocals and acoustic interplay remain at the heart of the project.
Watchhouse play folk, Americana, and acoustic roots music characterized by tender, understated songwriting, close male-female harmonies, and arrangements built on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and gentle accompaniment. Their music is intimate and contemplative, drawing on traditional sources while maintaining a distinctly modern sensibility.
Releases under both the Mandolin Orange and Watchhouse names have appeared on vinyl, of interest to folk and Americana collectors. The name change makes the catalog span two distinct identities, a point of interest for completists.
Listeners new to Watchhouse often start with the self-titled Watchhouse (2021) or Tides of a Teardrop (2019). For related listening, see and .
