r/folk 4d ago

New Ep out today

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r/folk 4d ago

Little Brown Dog by Michael John Taylor

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Wrote this song about my dog Ellis. Thanks for listening ✌️


r/folk 4d ago

what's your favorite ballad?

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i think mine is Jean Ritchie's version of The Unquiet Grave


r/folk 4d ago

Blues Run the Game

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Here’s my version of (or at the very least attempt at) a couple of verses from the wonderful “Blues Run the Game” by Jackson C. Frank! Hope you like it!


r/folk 4d ago

Vance Joy kicks off US tour at Thompson’s Point

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r/folk 4d ago

Vance Joy kicks off US tour at Thompson’s Point

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r/folk 4d ago

Made an alt-folk song and music video in the mountains in one day with my best friends. Check it out!

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r/folk 4d ago

New indie-folk song written in the garden, recorded in a caravan studio 🌿🎶

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Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my latest song Flow. I wrote it one morning in my garden here in Burgundy, then recorded it in a 1970s caravan I converted into a small studio.

The song is about grounding, openness, and that creative state where everything just clicks into place.

Would love to hear what you think.

Thanks for listening.


r/folk 5d ago

Looking for similar albums

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Lately nothing else seems to scratch that itch. I'm looking for more music with that pastoral, melodic sound of Cardamom Times and Parallelograms. The kind of sound that takes you back to holidays in the countryside. Sounds like love, nature, etc... I feel like Cardamom Times is one of a kind, but might as well try and look for something that comes close.


r/folk 4d ago

Antje Duvekot

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Love her especially Caffeinated Warriors


r/folk 4d ago

disabled artist

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hey guys my name is SKY, i'm a paralyzed 21 year old who makes music, similar to elliott smith and bright eyes. here's a link to my new song about the struggles i've had growing up with paralysis if you want to listen :).

https://youtu.be/PwcfW7-2ecs?si=1L-N8JAdl7w-bWCJ

and if you want to stream as well :)

https://linktr.ee/itoskyler?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=bc3ec90e-524d-4f76-bc65-9f37b5e918dd


r/folk 5d ago

My friend Hudson Freeman has been blowing up lately, so I wanted to reshare one of my favorite moments in my music career, when we duetted his song "Warm Me, Winter." Still one of my favorite memories.

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r/folk 5d ago

Steve Gunn - Live at LPR! 🎸

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On Wednesday, December 17th, Brooklyn’s own Steve Gunn returns to (Le) Poisson Rouge for a special In The Round performance. Known for his hypnotic guitar work and genre-bending sound that drifts between folk, rock, and psychedelia, Gunn has built a reputation as one of indie music’s most captivating live artists. This special night at LPR will showcase Gunn’s songwriting in its rawest, most immersive form. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning. Get them here: https://lpr.kydlabs.com/e/EV2db0bd80-2cd1-4d0a-b57c-b064b9a29312?referral_id=g-30e180be-05bd-40be-95c9-4da3857d35c6


r/folk 5d ago

Looking to get into folk, where should I start?

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Hey everyone,

I've been wanting to explore folk music but feel kind of overwhelmed. The only reference point I really have is liking the whimsical, atmospheric sound of Of Monsters and Men. Outside of that, my tastes are all over the place - J-rock (Radwimps), metal (Galneryus), and even film soundtracks from Malayalam movies.

What would you recommend as good entry points into folk? Specific artists, albums, or even playlists that capture that magical/whimsical vibe would be amazing.

Thanks!


r/folk 6d ago

Jackson C Frank

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this is Jackson C Franks self titled and only album from 1965. It was recorded in one afternoon in London by Paul Simmon.

Jackson was born in buffalo new York in 1943 and lived one of the saddest and tragic life's in music history. When he was 11 he was involved in an elementary school fire which killed 15 classmates, this left him covered in burns with months of recovery and a lifetime of PTSD. A teacher gave him a guitar to help him and he ended up playing it for the rest of his life.

After an insurance payout Jackson moved to London for the folk book where he recorded his first and only album. While there he fell in love and married his wife, the marriage failed after their only child died from cystic fibrosis. After this his mental health spiralled worse and he went back to new York.

While in new York he walked down the street with a bb gun which police mistook for a real firearm, resulting in him getting shot in the face and loosing sight in his eyes. Jackson then spiralled into schizophrenia and alcoholism before his death in 1999 from pneumonia.

Follow my instagram @whats.he.spinnin for more information on other albums on my collection


r/folk 5d ago

“County Line” , a Stefan Grossman blues tune in the style of Big Bill Broonzy.

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r/folk 6d ago

Judy Collins sang the Leonard Cohen composition "Suzanne" Live in 1968.

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r/folk 5d ago

Some picking in the river during Centralia Old Time gathering on a hot day

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r/folk 6d ago

A playlist for Folk music fans who want to discover new artists!

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Hello Folk music lovers! I’ve been curating an (Indie) Folk playlist that I would like to share with you. The playlist is all about new Folk music and upcoming new Folk artists.

I started the playlist out of frustration with the Spotify algorithm, which kept serving me more of the same. Furthermore, many popular Folk-inspired playlists are (partially) owned by major labels who only include their own signings, which drastically limits the selection.

For my Indie Folk Boutique playlist the selections are based on love for the music, not contractual obligations or marketing purposes. I scour the internet for hours every week to find new releases and hidden gems. No algorithms, just pure handpicked discovery. You’d be surprised how much good music you can find off the radar!

I also include household (Indie) Folk artists like Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, The Lumineers, Paper Kites etc. but first and foremost the playlist is meant as a platform for new and lesser-known artists to be discovered. 

You can find the playlist here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cwvhff570yGShclzqQVe5?si=79264fb5d06748c8

I hope that you enjoy the playlist and may you discover some good new music in there!


r/folk 5d ago

End of the road.

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Original folk song.


r/folk 6d ago

Battle Cry of Freedom (Rally Around The Flag) - Clawhammer Banjo

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r/folk 6d ago

Are these 2 songs by Woody & Sonny on any other releases?

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r/folk 6d ago

I Don't Want Your Millions Mister!

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r/folk 6d ago

Help me to find sad/atmosphere folk music

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Hi music lovers,

Throw some sad folk songs my way. I am very new at folk genre, but I was fascinated after listening some songs from TWD game and TV Show. I already find some songs that I loved, so I listed them as a reference for your futher reccomendations.

Naiting Around To Die - The Be Good Tanyas

Take Us Back - Alela Diane

Black Creek - Brent Cobb

A Case of You - Joni Mitchell

We Can Be Strong - Willy Mason

Nothin' - Townes Van Zandt

Waiting Around to Die Townes Van Zandt

Will the Circle Be Unbroken - The Dead South

Tennessee - Gillian Welch

Tear My Stillhouse Down - Gillian Welch

Cranes of Potter - Charles Wesley Godwin

Thanks all in advance!


r/folk 6d ago

ROTUMBE' - Cuogli La Furtuna

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