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Jon-Olov Woxlin – Obviously just like Robert Milkwood

October 9, 2026

Marking an impressive twelfth LP release, Jon-Olov Woxlin, a native of Sweden, is set to release Obviously just like Robert Milkwood on October 12, 2026. The LP features Woxlin (here) as a one-man-band while he tells wicked tales atop classic folk music. Obviously just like Robert Milkwood (“Robert Milkwood” was a pseudonym used by Bob Dylan, FYI) contains fourteen songs of pure folk heaven. For some added context, Nick Sessanna delightfully reviewed Woxlin’s past work, JUNK TRUNK, three years ago if interested.   The album opener, “Where do I begin,” starts with intricate acoustic guitar plucking in the left ear and the warm hum of harmonica in the right. Woxlin’s accurate vibrato is almost akin to a chorus pedal, and the guitar strumming is very technical to say the least. His accent is slight, yet inviting. The bright twang of his acoustic six-string is consistent and comforting.   We traverse[...]

Jon-Olov Woxlin – JUNK TRUNK

June 18, 2023

When you hear the Americana-soaked music coming from Jon-Olov Woxlin, your initial impression might be that of a man living in the southern United States (think Mississippi or Louisiana or something like that). In actuality, Jon-Olov is from Gothenburg, Sweden, making his distinctive brand of mile-a-minute folk all the more unique. His latest offering, the 12-song JUNK TRUNK, highlights Jon-Olov’s penchant for cleverly-worded folk rock with an onus placed on spontaneity. Expect bouncing basslines, plenty of acoustic guitar strumming, and Jon-Olov’s ear-catching baritone throughout – each track on this album is simply three instruments and Jon-Olov’s vocals. It’s stark and it’s simple, but it works for Jon-Olov & co. Album opener “Exit Sign Explicit” finds Jon-Olov borderline rapping overtop an acoustic guitar backbone. Are his songs political? Are they religious? It’s hard to tell while he’s spitting lyrics at a surprisingly brisk pace… What’s even more surprising is that this[...]