Garrett Kamps
Veteran music journalist and former music editor for SF Weekly, known for early coverage of the Bay Area 'freak folk' scene and firsthand recollections of Joanna Newsom's early shows.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 1h 13min
Joanna Newsom — “Emily”
Garrett Kamps, veteran Bay Area music journalist who covered the 'freak folk' scene, recalls witnessing Joanna Newsom’s early performances. He describes the hush of her acapella openings, the harp’s raw intimacy, and the lyrical boldness of the 12-minute song Emily. They trace her move from lo-fi CDRs to grand orchestration and why early fans felt fiercely protective.
