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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Ghost in Us
Album - 10 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025
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herbstreit
Jolé
PHILDEL
no one's perfect
Rabbitology
Celia Cloten
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  1. March 14, 2025
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    Big Ugly
    11 tracks
  5. March 5
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    Lake
    1 tracks
  24. November 28
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    Space
    1 tracks
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  1. March 14, 2025
  2. March 14
  3. March 11
  4. March 7
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    Big Ugly
    11 tracks
  5. February 15
  6. February 7
  7. January 31
  8. January 9
  9. November 15, 2024
  10. November 15
  11. July 19
  12. July 11
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  20. January 26
  1. March 5, 2025
  2. February 28
  3. February 26
  4. February 19
  5. February 14
  6. January 30
  7. January 24
  8. January 22
  9. January 15
  10. January 9
  11. December 17, 2024
  12. December 12
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    Lake
    1 tracks
  16. November 28
  17. November 22
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  20. November 14