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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AJJ
Adjust the Sails
Alvin és a Mókusok
American Slang
Appalachian Anarchy
Ashley Hutchings
Bastard Bearded Irishmen
Biertoifel
Bobby's Oar
Bryan McPherson
Cara Tivey
Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy
Caveman & The Banshee
Ceschi
Charlie Egg
David Dondero
Dead Bars
Dead Pollys
Dropkick Murphys
Drumming Bird
Elias Rønnenfelt
España Circo Este
Evan Greer
Fifteen
Foolish
Fossilheads
Frank Turner
Frontier Trust
Ghost Factory
Grace Rogers
Holy Pinto
Houseworth
Jeffrey Lewis
Jess Silk
Jesús Negro y Los Putos
Jewish Monkeys
Joe DeVito
Johnny 2 Fingers & the Deformities
Jon Santana
Jonasz Gubera
Josh Thomas
Joshua Bond
Just Mick
Kampen
Kiełas
LDYA
Laura Jane Grace
Lenny Lashley's Gang of One
Les Bredelers
Levellers
Lisa Knapp
Liz Overs
Mack C
Matt Pless
Matt Squire
Murder By Death
Myles Bullen
Negative XP
PET NEEDS
Paper Ceilings
Pedals On Our Pirate Ships
Pet Symmetry
Pigeon Pit
PoshEnd
Primitive Monkey Noose
Propagandhi
Quinn Cicala
Ravetank
Robbie Morön
Rodeo Boys
SKOMOROH
Schëppe Siwen
Skinny Lister
Skontra
Socialist
Sunny War
Suzi Moon
TURBOBIER
The Cundeez
The Devil Makes Three
The Feelgood McLouds
The Hajj
The Men They Couldn't Hang
The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats
The Pogues
The Resonant Rogues
The Taxpayers
The Trainjumpers
The Wild
Victor and the Bully
Violent Femmes
Vulture Feather
Water Machine
Will Varley
Willy Cobb
ZETAK
Zackery
carolesdaughter
casper allen
Голос Омерики
Dropkick Murphys
Violent Femmes
The Devil Makes Three
The Mountain Goats
The Pogues
Frank Turner
Propagandhi
The Moldy Peaches
Kiełas
The Taxpayers
carolesdaughter
AJJ
Billy Bragg
The Menzingers
Against Me!
ZETAK
Jeff Rosenstock
The Bridge City Sinners
BlimE!
Matt Squire
Days N Daze
Harley Poe
Bears In Trees
Pet Symmetry
Negative XP
Levellers
The Narcissist Cookbook
The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats
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
Mal Blum
The Buoys
Nana Grizol
Adjust the Sails
Голос Омерики
Sunny War
Yes Ma'am
Elias Rønnenfelt
Alvin és a Mókusok
Skinny Lister
Sammy Amara
Tommy Campbell
Ceschi
Ramshackle Glory
Hola Ghost
Foot Ox
The Tossers
Wingnut Dishwashers Union
The Mahones
Jeffrey Lewis
Appalachian Anarchy
Star Fucking Hipsters
Holy Locust
Dog Park Dissidents
Not Half Bad
Escape From The Zoo
Josh Thomas
Tim Barry
Ferocious Dog
Tim Vantol
Just Nick
Drumming Bird
Daniel Kahn
Grace Petrie
King Strang
Doom Scroll
Those Poor Bastards
Corporate Hearts
Any Two Words
Los Massadores
España Circo Este
The Feelgood McLouds
Bob Soldier
Ankle Grease
Paul Baribeau
Ghost Mice
Matt Pless
Joe DeVito
casper allen
Blackbird Raum
Rail Yard Ghosts
Anne Briggs
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
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Bandits Of The Acoustic Revolution
The Resonant Rogues
Biertoifel
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