Anna Tivel has always maintained a singular presence in the burgeoning modern folk scene, but that has not stopped the singer-songwriter from landing in the blinding light of critics’ and fans’ attention. Since her 2014 debut, and especially since her output has reached a prolific level since 2019, Tivel has been thrust into the center of this folk movement, being heralded as one of the more innovative voices in the parade of new folk musicians seeking to capitalize on twangy trends. Folk traditions and honoring Americana legends, though, are not fads for Tivel; her artistry simply won’t let her fall victim to the sugar-coated tropes that plague the genre today. Tivel forces experimentation, yet makes it feel natural, and she is expanding on this sentiment…