Contemporary Folk

Contemporary folk is a genre characterized by earthy, acoustic soundscapes, often featuring instrumentation like guitars, ukuleles, and harmonicas, alongside soothing vocal styles that range from introspective whispers to soaring, emotive deliveries. Emerging in the 1990s and 2000s, contemporary folk drew inspiration from traditional folk, indie rock, and world music, with a focus on storytelling and poetic lyrics. This genre thrived in the 2010s, particularly among younger audiences seeking authentic, rootsy sounds. Contemporary folk's cultural significance lies in its role as a platform for social commentary, personal expression, and community building, often incorporating elements of psychedelic, ambient, and experimental music. Its distinctive blend of intimacy, experimentation, and global influences sets it apart from traditional folk and other acoustic-based genres, offering a unique, captivating sound that resonates with listeners seeking depth and emotional connection.

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Breathless
Single - Released March 28, 2025

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Aimee Carty
Alan Murin
Amanda Cy
Amble
Ammy Virk
Ana Gabriela
Anders Jörnesten
Anmol Gandhi
Anna Graves
Arny Margret
Aron van Selm
Avi Kaplan
Aya Zahavi Feiglin
Bells Larsen
Ben Goldsmith
Bo Staloch
Bunny
Camille Blanche
Chanel Yates
Chase Noseworthy
Chris Andrian Yang
Christian Howse
Claudia Fenoglio
Daphne Gale
Dario Sansone
Deepak Limbu
Dominic Donner
Domiy
Dylan Espeseth
Elena Frolova
Elin Porsinger
Eliza Maturan
Emily Roberts
Evan Honer
Florian Künstler
Gabi Hartmann
Gary Dranow
Georgia Ruth
Gizmo Varillas
Guusje
Indy
Ivo Martin
Jason Carter
Joe Cleere
Joshua Quimby
Julie Arsenault
Jón Möller
Kalush Orchestra
Karina Ramage
Kurtuluş Kuş
Kyle Cox
Kyle Stibbs
Lela Tsurtsumia
Lemoncello
Lena Miclaus
Lennon VanderDoes
Lila Tristram
Liz Overs
Luke Bower
Mathieu Des Longchamps
Mathilde Widding
Mela Bedel
Michael Marcagi
Mim Jensen
Natanzinho Lima
Nathaniel Earl
Neil Chapman Green
Nicole McCabe
Niina Annika
Odhran Murphy
Oliver River
Reg Meuross
Roxy Dekker
Ryan Harris
Sagostund
Sai Abhyankkar
Salomón Beda
Shaya Zamora
Sobujkuri Tv
Steve Tilston
Steven van Betten
Sverrir Audland
Thorsteinn Einarsson
Toria Wooff
Travis Stacey
Valentin
Vivir Quintana
Welly
Wiktor Dyduła
Will Moseley
Will Stratton
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Маша Кондратенко
Темир Назаров
Zach Bryan
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Michael Marcagi
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Roxy Dekker
Arjan Dhillon
Hermanos Gutiérrez
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Burak Bulut
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Prashant Pandey
Iwan Fals
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Matt Maeson
Bayker Blankenship
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Kyle Hume
John Vincent III
Anaïs Mitchell
Shaya Zamora
Shy Smith
Mela Bedel
KD DESIROCK
Halodayı
Sunanda Sharma
Gizmo Varillas
Arash Buana
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Valeria Castro
Rafa & Lorenzo
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Stephen Dawes
John Michael Howell
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Ana Gabriela
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Jake Bugg
Eliza Maturan
Thales Lessa
Victor Ray
Emilee
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Natalie Taylor
Timothée Chalamet
Ricky Nelson
Laura Marling
Lily Meola
Amira Elfeky
Sarah Kang
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Ahmet Hatipoğlu
Jacob David
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Jared Benjamin
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Maya Hawke
Aman Jaji
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Ivo Martin
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Hansika Pareek
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Piotrek Lewandowski
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