the civil wars

Digging the smooth sounds of The Civil Wars this morning.

This indie folk duo is composed of only two members: Joy Williams (from California) and John Paul White (from Alabama).

Check out the thumping "Barton Hallow" and

and the sweet (and live!) "Forget Me Not."

In edition to great reviews from this year's SXSW music festival, an informed pal told us that Southern-based designer Billy Reid is also a huge fan.

I love this photo of the band playing at the designer's headquarters in Alabama.

P.S. Is it me or does JPW look like Johnny Depp and Jack White's love child?

(images courtesy al, casey hurt music and a continuous lean)