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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Single - Released January 2, 2026

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Big Ro6
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BlimE!
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Donner Party
Dropkick Murphys
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Gogol Bordello
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Jesse Welles
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Jon Santana
Joyce Manor
Just Mick
Just Nick
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Kimya Dawson
LDYA
Laura Jane Grace
Leslie Graves
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Mal Blum
Matt Kivel
Matt Pless
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Murder By Death
Myles Bullen
Negative XP
Panglima Kumbang
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Pigeon Pit
Poor Man's Poison
Quinn Cicala
RAGE AGE
Red River Dialect
Robbie Morön
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Saints of No One
Scott Lavene
Skinny Lister
Smokey Bastard
Summerbruise
Suzi Moon
The Boy Detective
The Buoys
The Devil Makes Three
The Devil's Trade
The Fugs
The Jukebox Romantics
The Mountain Goats
The Narcissist Cookbook
The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats
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The Taxpayers
The Upstart Crows
Tim Vantol
Toby Goodshank
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Victor and the Bully
Vulture Feather
Water Machine
Will Varley
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Poor Man's Poison
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Kimya Dawson
The Devil Makes Three
Frank Turner
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Jesse Welles
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Against Me!
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BlimE!
Matt Squire
The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats
Kill Bill: The Rapper
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Booze & Glory
Pet Symmetry
Days N Daze
Negative XP
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Pigeon Pit
The Narcissist Cookbook
Fiddler's Green
Defiance, Ohio
Paddy And The Rats
Will Varley
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Choking Victim
Murder By Death
Beans on Toast
Leftöver Crack
Apes of the State
Fermin Muguruza
Chuck Ragan
Pat The Bunny
Mischief Brew
Get Dead
Firewater
Mal Blum
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Sunny War
Yes Ma'am
Alvin és a Mókusok
Skinny Lister
Ramshackle Glory
Tommy Campbell
Sammy Amara
Foot Ox
Ceschi
Wingnut Dishwashers Union
Hola Ghost
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Appalachian Anarchy
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Jeffrey Lewis
Holy Locust
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Tim Barry
Ferocious Dog
Scott Lavene
Dog Park Dissidents
Not Half Bad
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Daniel Kahn
Tim Vantol
Drumming Bird
Just Nick
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Paul Baribeau
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