Spectre Folk is an experimental music project masterminded by American musician Pete Nolan, who is well known in the underground indie scene for his work as a pivotal member of the psych-folk ensemble Magik Markers. Spectre Folk is Nolan's venture into a more expansive, sometimes psychedelic and often improvisational musical landscape where he has sometimes partnered with other notable musicians from the indie rock spectrum. The project emerged from Nolan's home recordings and gradually evolved into a collaborative platform that encapsulates a variety of sounds, from folk-infused ambience to droning noise rock.

In their recent releases, Spectre Folk has showcased a mature articulation of their distinctive sound. "Vol. 4," which stayed true to Spectre Folk's penchant for blending haunting melodies with sprawling instrumental passages, serves as a testament to the project's continued evolution. Prior to that, "The Ancient Storm" echoed with the same experimental ethos, offering listeners an electrifying mixture of folk-rock elements wrapped in psychedelic layers. Meanwhile, "The Blackest Medicine, Vol. II" expanded on the textured and exploratory approach first encountered in their foundational work. And "Requiem for Ming Aralia" provided an invigoratingly raw and emotional soundscape, further cementing Spectre Folk's reputation as a project unafraid to traverse the shadowy borders of contemporary folk and experimental music.