Dream Folk

Dream folk is an ethereal fusion of acoustic intimacy and atmospheric soundscapes, blending traditional folk elements with lush, ambient textures. Characterized by delicate vocals, reverb-drenched instrumentation, and hypnotic melodies, this genre often evokes a sense of nostalgia, introspection, and mysticism. Dream folk artists frequently layer fingerpicked guitar, soft strings, and electronic flourishes, creating a hazy yet emotionally resonant sound. Lyrically, the genre tends to be poetic and evocative, exploring themes of nature, memory, and personal transformation. The result is a transportive listening experience that feels both tender and otherworldly.

Latest Dream Folk Release
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The Heart is a Garden
Ep - 5 Tracks - Released May 16, 2025
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herbstreit
Jolé
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Rabbitology
Celia Cloten
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  1. May 16, 2025
  2. April 25
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    Bloom
    4 tracks
  3. March 21
  4. March 14
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    Big Ugly
    11 tracks
  8. March 5
  9. February 28
  10. February 26
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  14. February 7
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  22. December 17, 2024
  23. December 12
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  26. December 3
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    Lake
    1 tracks
  27. November 28
  28. November 22
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  30. November 21
  31. November 15
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  33. November 14
  34. November 7
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    Space
    1 tracks
  35. October 31
  36. October 25
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  40. October 15
  1. May 16, 2025
  2. April 25
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    Bloom
    4 tracks
  3. March 14
  4. March 14
  5. March 11
  6. March 7
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    Big Ugly
    11 tracks
  7. February 15
  8. February 7
  9. January 31
  10. January 9
  11. November 15, 2024
  12. November 15
  13. July 19
  14. July 11
  15. May 10
  16. May 3
  17. May 3
  18. March 15
  19. March 8
  20. February 16
  1. March 21, 2025
  2. March 5
  3. February 28
  4. February 26
  5. February 19
  6. February 14
  7. January 30
  8. January 24
  9. January 22
  10. January 15
  11. January 9
  12. December 17, 2024
  13. December 12
  14. December 6
  15. December 4
  16. December 3
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    Lake
    1 tracks
  17. November 28
  18. November 22
  19. November 22
  20. November 21