Folk Punk

Folk punk is a dynamic genre that fuses the storytelling tradition of folk music with the energetic rebelliousness of punk. Characterized by driving rhythms, acoustic instrumentation (often featuring guitars, accordions, and fiddles), and raw, emotive vocals, folk punk emerged in the 1980s, particularly in the UK and US. The genre gained momentum in the 2000s, with a key era of popularity spanning from the late 1990s to the early 2010s. Folk punk's cultural significance lies in its ability to merge working-class sensibilities with anti-establishment fervor, often addressing themes of social justice, politics, and personal struggle. Drawing from Celtic folk, Appalachian string band, and punk traditions, folk punk distinguishes itself through its raw energy, literary lyrics, and eclectic instrumentation. Unlike other punk subgenres, folk punk's emphasis on storytelling and acoustic textures sets it apart, making it a unique and captivating force in the music landscape.

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Spirits (Deluxe Edition)
Album - 14 Tracks - Released October 31, 2025

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504 Plan
American Slang
Apes of the State
Appalachian Anarchy
Ashley Hutchings
Au d'astí!
Biertoifel
Big Ro6
Billy Bragg
Black Guy Fawkes
BlimE!
Blind Adam & the Federal League
Bobby's Oar
Booze & Glory
Bryan McPherson
Bunnygrunt
Calico Jack
Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy
Cat Flint
Caveman & The Banshee
Ceschi
Charlie Egg
Dead Bars
Dirty Glass
Donner Party
Dropkick Murphys
España Circo Este
Evan Greer
Fermin Muguruza
Fiddler's Green
Fifteen
Foot Ox
Frank Turner
Frugal Stu & the Coupons
Good Luck
Grace Rogers
Grumpy
Harley Poe
Jeffrey Lewis
Jesse Welles
Jewish Monkeys
Jon Santana
Jonasz Gubera
Josh Thomas
Joyce Manor
Just Mick
Just Nick
Keni Nije Mrtav
Kiełas
LDYA
Laura Jane Grace
Leftöver Crack
Les Bredelers
Leslie Graves
Liz Overs
Los Massadores
Lung
Mal Blum
Matt Pless
Modern Baseball
Murder By Death
Myles Bullen
Panglima Kumbang
Pet Symmetry
Poor Man's Poison
Propagandhi
Quinn Cicala
RAGE AGE
Red River Dialect
Robbie Morön
Rodeo Boys
Saints of No One
Scott Lavene
Skinny Lister
Summerbruise
Suzi Moon
TURBOBIER
The Buoys
The Devil Makes Three
The Feelgood McLouds
The Fugs
The Jukebox Romantics
The Men They Couldn't Hang
The Mountain Goats
The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats
The Pogues
The Resonant Rogues
The Slow Death
The Taxpayers
The Trainjumpers
The Upstart Crows
Tim Vantol
Toby Goodshank
Victor and the Bully
Water Machine
Will Varley
ZETAK
Zackery
casper allen
Голос Омерики
Dropkick Murphys
Poor Man's Poison
Modern Baseball
Violent Femmes
The Mountain Goats
The Pogues
Frank Turner
Jesse Welles
Propagandhi
The Moldy Peaches
Kiełas
The Taxpayers
Joyce Manor
carolesdaughter
AJJ
Billy Bragg
The Devil Makes Three
The Menzingers
Against Me!
ZETAK
Big Ro6
Jeff Rosenstock
The Bridge City Sinners
BlimE!
Matt Squire
The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats
Days N Daze
Booze & Glory
Harley Poe
Pet Symmetry
Levellers
Negative XP
The Narcissist Cookbook
Fiddler's Green
Pigeon Pit
Paddy And The Rats
Will Varley
Defiance, Ohio
Apes of the State
Laura Jane Grace
Leftöver Crack
Murder By Death
Choking Victim
Fermin Muguruza
Chuck Ragan
Pat The Bunny
Get Dead
Mischief Brew
Firewater
Mal Blum
The Buoys
Nana Grizol
Adjust the Sails
Sunny War
Yes Ma'am
Alvin és a Mókusok
Ceschi
Skinny Lister
Ramshackle Glory
Tommy Campbell
Sammy Amara
Hola Ghost
Foot Ox
The Tossers
Wingnut Dishwashers Union
The Mahones
Star Fucking Hipsters
Jeffrey Lewis
Appalachian Anarchy
Голос Омерики
Holy Locust
Not Half Bad
Dog Park Dissidents
Escape From The Zoo
Josh Thomas
Ferocious Dog
Tim Barry
Scott Lavene
Corporate Hearts
Drumming Bird
Tim Vantol
Just Nick
Daniel Kahn
Grace Petrie
King Strang
Those Poor Bastards
Doom Scroll
Any Two Words
The Feelgood McLouds
España Circo Este
Bob Soldier
Ankle Grease
Ghost Mice
Paul Baribeau
Los Massadores
casper allen
Joe DeVito
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
The Resonant Rogues
Anne Briggs