American debut by edgy young folk poet Thea Gilmore. Released to rave reviews in both the U.S. and her native U.K., Rules for Jokers is a lethal brew of sharp wordplay, concise melodies, and an unflinching eye for detail.

“…her confident wordplay puts her in a league with Dylan and Costello when they were her age…the work of an artist who deserves our ongoing attention.” -- Pulse