The set features newly recorded stripped-down and reimagined versions from the album
Larkin Poe – the Grammy Award-winning duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – will celebrate the success of their latest album, Bloom, with a deluxe edition of the album featuring An Acoustic Companion Volume II, featuring five stripped-down versions of songs from the critically acclaimed, chart-topping LP. The release follows 2023’s An Acoustic Companion, which collected stripped-down versions of four fan favorites.
An Acoustic Companion Volume II arrives at all DSPs and streaming services via Tricki-Woo Records on Friday, October 10th. A limited-edition picture disc vinyl pressing of An Acoustic Companion Volume II and deluxe CD version of Bloom – featuring an alternate album cover and all five new tracks – will be available exclusively on tour and at the official Larkin Poe webstore. An Acoustic Companion Volume II is heralded by the premiere of “Mockingbird (Unplugged),” a newly recorded rendition of Bloom’s deeply contemplative opening track.
“We wrote and recorded our album Bloom a whirlwind year and a half ago,” say Larkin Poe. “In the intervening time, we’ve carried the songs of ‘Bloom all across the USA on tour and have gotten to know them in an even deeper and more personal way. Being able to find some stillness in which to reimagine some of our favorite songs from the album has awoken yet another wave of rebirth in our creative souls and we can’t wait for folks to experience the re-blooming of Bloom.
“‘Mockingbird’ holds a very special place in our hearts, so when we began planning An Acoustic Companion Vol. II, we knew this vulnerable piece would be the perfect place to start,” they continue. “We recorded it in Rebecca and Tyler’s brand new studio, Crosstie Recordings, and there was something about that fresh, yet familiar space and the stripped back nature of acoustic instruments that let us tap into a really beautiful intimacy — letting the lyrics cut straight to the heart. We didn’t mess with the bones of the song, just took away a little of the shine from the original and leaned deeply into simplicity. The riffs settled into themselves, like they’d grown up a bit, and we found ourselves connecting with the song in a whole new way. Kinda like sitting down with an old friend and realizing the conversation still has a new thing or two to teach you.”
Long hailed as one of hardest working acts on the road today, Larkin Poe will bring their hugely successful Bloom Tour 2025 to Europe and the United Kingdom beginning October 17th at Manchester, UK’s Manchester Academy and then making headlining stops in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, and Belgium through late November. Special guest on all dates will be Son Little. In addition, the duo is set for top-billed appearances at several upcoming events and festivals, including The Avett Brothers’ Moon Crush: Avett Moon, Tommy Emmanuel’s Guitar Camp USA: Nashville 2025, The Big Easy Cruise, and Joe Bonamassa’s Sound Wave Beach Weekend in Miramar Beach, FL.
Meanwhile, Larkin Poe is among the nominees for Duo/Group of the Year at next week’s 24th annual Americana Music Awards & Honors in Nashville. Last year saw the duo taking home the prestigious Duo/Group of the Year honors, while receiving their first career Grammy Award, winning Best Contemporary Blues Album for 2023’s critically acclaimed sixth studio album, Blood Harmony.
Released January 24, 2025, Bloom immediately proved to be another landmark work from Larkin Poe. The album quickly ascended to the Top 10 on the Americana Music charts, spending four weeks among the Top 5. In addition, the album’s “Easy Love Pt. 1” made a strong impact at Americana radio nationwide, including 12 weeks in the Top 10.
Produced and largely co-written by Megan, Rebecca, and Tyler Bryant, Bloom sees Larkin Poe venturing on their evolving musical journey with a collection of songs that resonate with introspection, authenticity, and a profound connection to their roots in American music. The album marks a significant evolution for Larkin Poe, reflecting a synergy that extends beyond mere musical partnership. Already hailed for the sincerity of their songcraft, the Lovell sisters now place an even greater spotlight on their gift for storytelling, delving deep into personal narratives with universal themes of self-acceptance and individuality against a backdrop of contemporary blues and rock influences. With their distinctive blend of poetic lyricism, masterful instrumentation, and soulful harmonies, songs like “Little Bit” and the gritty punk-energized anthem “Pearls” affirm their willingness to confront current realities while staying true to their musical heritage. A triumphant celebration of the authentic self, Bloom fully cements Larkin Poe’s status as modern torchbearers of American roots music, inviting their ever-growing fan following to flourish and thrive alongside them.
