Dark Folk

Dark folk is a genre characterized by its haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics, often exploring themes of nature, mysticism, and the human condition. Emerging in the 2010s, dark folk draws from traditional folk, ambient, and experimental music, featuring instrumentation such as acoustic guitars, cellos, and eerie percussion. Vocal styles range from whispered incantations to soaring, anthemic choruses. Influenced by ancient cultures and pagan traditions, dark folk often incorporates elements of ritual music and sound healing. This genre resonates with fans of neofolk, post-rock, and ambient music, yet its unique blend of earthy, mystical, and introspective qualities sets it apart. Dark folk's cultural significance lies in its ability to evoke a sense of primal connection and spiritual exploration, providing a sonic refuge for those seeking a deeper, more contemplative listening experience.

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Ataraxia
Album - 8 Tracks - Released March 21, 2025

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16 Horsepower
A Tergo Lupi
Ainulindale
Arrowwood
Autumn Shade
Black Cats and Magpies
Blood on the Harp
Brannten Schnüre
Bright Arcana
Callum Gentleman
Chelsea Wyte
Chester Doom
Cinder Well
Conny Ochs
Coyote Kid
Daughn Gibson
Dead Bandit
Din Brad
Giles Corey
Havnatt
Heilung
Heldom
Housman
Hunter As a Horse
Jonathan Hultén
Karliene
Kira McSpice
La Bande
Lydia the Bard
Martin Rubashov
Motherland
Musk Ox
Myrkur
Nebelung
Norwald
Pefkin
Perija
Peter Piffen
Promise And The Monster
ROSK
Ravn
Roe Kapara
Society of the Silver Cross
Sons of Perdition
Subaudition
Taatsi
Tenhi
The Bridge City Sinners
The Infinity Ring
Those Poor Bastards
Thurnin
Vàli
Wejdas
Wolcensmen
Heilung
Lydia the Bard
Roe Kapara
The Bridge City Sinners
Heldom
Karliene
A Tergo Lupi
Myrkur
Peter Piffen
Coyote Kid
Giles Corey
16 Horsepower
Hunter As a Horse
Vàli
Those Poor Bastards
Housman
Jonathan Hultén
Tenhi
Wolcensmen
Thurnin
Cinder Well
Ravn
Society of the Silver Cross
Sons of Perdition
Ainulindale
Nebelung
Taatsi
Arrowwood
Blood on the Harp
Musk Ox
Martin Rubashov
Daughn Gibson
The Infinity Ring
Promise And The Monster
Dead Bandit
Brannten Schnüre
Kira McSpice
Havnatt
Norwald
Conny Ochs
ROSK
Chester Doom
Motherland
Bright Arcana
Callum Gentleman
La Bande
Autumn Shade
Wejdas
Perija
Black Cats and Magpies
Pefkin
Din Brad
Subaudition
Chelsea Wyte