Johnny Flynn’s fourth LP pivots on the English songwriter/actor’s distinctive voice, which echoes older UK folk even while wrapping itself in modern indie roots. Opener “Raising the Dead” wrings ancient ballads, but quickly updates à la the Decemberists with “Wandering Aengus” and “Heart Sunk Hank,” which contour toward Elephant 6 and Jeff Mangum’s nasal howl. “Barleycorn,” “In the Deepest,” and “In Your Pockets” surge in the epic swell of Colin Meloy’s wake, and “The Night My Piano Upped and Died” wails with strings tuned both Appalachian and Eastern. Flynn manages a sound both timeless and timely. (Thu. 16, Blackheart, 10pm)

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This article appears in March 17 • 2017.

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Doug Freeman has been writing for the Austin Chronicle since 2007, covering the arts and music scene in the city. He is originally from Virginia and earned his Masters Degree from the University of Texas. He is also co-editor of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology, published by UT Press.