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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New Wilderness Gospel
Album - 9 Tracks - Released May 2, 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
Lupen Crook
Lux Interna
Lydia the Bard
Martin Rubashov
Motherland
Musk Ox
Myrkur
Nattskärran
Nebelung
Norwald
Pefkin
Perija
Peter Piffen
Promise And The Monster
ROSK
Rafael Vigilantics
Ravn
Roe Kapara
Society of the Silver Cross
Sons of Perdition
Spiritloom
Subaudition
Svēte
Taatsi
Tenhi
The Bridge City Sinners
The Infinity Ring
Those Poor Bastards
Thurnin
Vàli
Wejdas
Wolcensmen
broeder Dieleman
gjallarhornit
Heilung
Lydia the Bard
Roe Kapara
The Bridge City Sinners
Myrkur
Karliene
Heldom
Spiritloom
A Tergo Lupi
Peter Piffen
Coyote Kid
Giles Corey
16 Horsepower
Hunter As a Horse
Those Poor Bastards
Vàli
gjallarhornit
Housman
Jonathan Hultén
Tenhi
Wolcensmen
Thurnin
Cinder Well
Ravn
Society of the Silver Cross
Sons of Perdition
Ainulindale
Nebelung
broeder Dieleman
Taatsi
Arrowwood
Blood on the Harp
Musk Ox
Martin Rubashov
Svēte
Daughn Gibson
The Infinity Ring
Promise And The Monster
Brannten Schnüre
Dead Bandit
Kira McSpice
Havnatt
Norwald
Conny Ochs
Lux Interna
Chester Doom
ROSK
Bright Arcana
Motherland
Lupen Crook
Wejdas
Autumn Shade
Perija
La Bande
Callum Gentleman
Rafael Vigilantics
Nattskärran
Pefkin
Din Brad
Black Cats and Magpies
Subaudition
Chelsea Wyte