Alternative Folk from Blackfoot Daisy

Named after the hardy wildflowers that bloom across the prairies of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, Blackfoot Daisy is a band that carries that same spirit of endurance and determination. The trio, sometimes performing as a duo, crafts music drawn in Americana tradition that’s brimming with character, humour and heart. Founded by songwriters Don Sechelski and Wendy DuMond back in 2012 and later joined by multi-instrumentalist Jim Kirkland in 2018, the group is based in the Atlanta area but remains, as they put it, “a little haunted by the prairie.”

Their songs carry echoes of wind through tall grasses, the buzz of crickets and the distant wail of a train at night, timeless sounds that connect their Southern base to the wide-open landscapes of the American plains. Since starting out, Blackfoot Daisy have taken a slow, steady approach to releasing music, prioritising meaningful songwriting and sincerity over spectacle. T

Their debut three-track release Jubilee arrived in 2015, a compact but revealing introduction that showcased their ability to pair storytelling, melody and texture into something quietly compelling. In 2020, their self-titled full-length album expanded that world via a record that felt both earthy and ethereal, balancing simplicity with emotional context. Over the years, their sound has become a living thing, constantly shifting between intimacy and playfulness, always carried by the chemistry between Don, Wendy and Jim.

Now, after a short break since their last material in 2023, Blackfoot Daisy return with their new single titled “Stretch My Plum,” a track that reintroduces the trio with a renewed sense of confidence and a wink of humour. “Stretch My Plum” brings a playful, ragtime-inspired romp that revels in its own irreverence; it’s a reminder that Americana music, for all its origins in storytelling and heartache, also has a long and joyful history of mischief and fun.

Blending old-time swing with a warm scene of guitar, ukulele, violin, washboard and layered vocal harmonies, the track flows with an upbeat rhythmic sway to craft an engaging alternative folk sound that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The rhythm bounces with vintage charm, while the harmonies wrap around each other with a lightness that feels smooth and thoroughly delightful, offering the perfect display of music made by people who know exactly how to balance musicianship with personality.

The song takes cues from the world of professional wrestling, transforming classic holds and moves into a series of clever double entendres to form a musical experience that’s flirtatious and funny throughout. What “Stretch My Plum” ultimately captures is a band completely at ease with themselves and after more than a decade together, Blackfoot Daisy sound as alive and spontaneous as ever.

Listen to Stretch My Plum below

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