{"title":"Watchhouse","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Watchhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatchhouse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatchhouse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTides of A Teardrop (2019, as Mandolin Orange)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatchhouse (2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier Mandolin Orange catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleases 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Watchhouse often start with the self-titled Watchhouse (2021) or Tides of a Teardrop (2019). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"watchhouse-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Marlin and Emily Frantz - who over the past decade have achieved grassroots success as Mandolin Orange, going from coffee shop performers to festival headliners -announce that they are now called Watchhouse and are set to release their new album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540795076791,"sku":"210000061656","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/watchhouse.jpg?v=1781154292"},{"product_id":"watchhouse-blindfaller-vinyl","title":"Blindfaller LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLean in to the Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) album, Blindfaller, and it's bound to happen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540870344887,"sku":"210000103623","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4493060-3533209.jpg?v=1781154558"},{"product_id":"watchhouse-rituals-clear-white-vinyl","title":"Rituals LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first release of all new, original songs since their 2021 self-titled album, which found the duo embracing a new name and a new chapter for the band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540870672567,"sku":"210000096380","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4412945-3336416.jpg?v=1781154559"},{"product_id":"watchhouse-such-jubilee-purple-vinyl","title":"Such Jubilee LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuch Jubilee is a record about home, both the place and the idea. Some days it's a safe, warm, loving refuge from the world outside. Other days it's cold and empty and too quiet. Either way, it's always waiting for you at the end of the road.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540872179895,"sku":"210000077674","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/such.jpg?v=1781154563"},{"product_id":"watchhouse-austin-city-limits-live-at-the-moody-theater","title":"Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatchhouse took the Austin City Limits Live stage at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX on January 23, 2020 in support of their then latest album - Tides of a Teardrop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540976906423,"sku":"210000085915","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/aust.jpg?v=1781154935"},{"product_id":"watchhouse-this-side-of-jordan-vinyl","title":"This Side of Jordan LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Side of Jordan LP by Watchhouse showcases their ethereal harmonies and vibrant chemistry, reminiscent of folk greats like Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons. This marks their third full-length album and first with Yep Roc Records, featuring 11 tracks that delve into timeless Americana themes. Dive into a collection that has resonated deeply on the folk circuit, with critical acclaim from major outlets and over 500 million streams worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48771584065719,"sku":"210000106367","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4506916-3575119.jpg?v=1782827950"},{"product_id":"watchhouse-blindfaller-orange-vinyl","title":"Blindfaller LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the duo's songwriter, Marlin sharpens his lyrical prowess here, touching on broad themes of growing older and feeling helpless in a world torn by injustice. Sure, the album sounds classic, but it is rooted in the here and now of our daily headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785733255351,"sku":"210000077675","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/watch.jpg?v=1783045759"},{"product_id":"watchhouse-this-side-of-jordan-gold-vinyl","title":"This Side of Jordan LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA luminous reimagining of modern folk, This Side of Jordan finds Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) at their most intimate and pure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785733288119,"sku":"210000092131","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4363950-3218305.jpg?v=1783045760"},{"product_id":"watchhouse-rituals-vinyl","title":"Rituals LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \"Rituals,\" Watchhouse navigates a paradox of self-discovery amidst shifting realities. 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