Hailing from North Carolina, Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) first appeared in 2009 with stripped-back arrangements of Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin's effortlessly engaging songs. They quickly rose to prominence with their easy-going blend of country, folk and bluegrass and their beautifully crafted tales of unrequited love and everyday troubles. As multi-instrumentalists, their recordings prominently feature guitar, fiddle and mandolin, along with perfectly harmonised vocals. For those looking to explore, there's no better place to start than this lovingly selected playlist.