Neofolk

Neofolk is a genre characterized by its introspective and emotive soundscapes, often featuring acoustic instrumentation, minimalist percussion, and haunting vocal styles. Emerging in the 1980s, neofolk evolved from post-punk and industrial music, incorporating elements of folk, classical, and ambient music. During the 1990s and early 2000s, the genre gained popularity, particularly in Europe, as a response to the commercialism of mainstream music. Neofolk's cultural significance lies in its exploration of themes such as nature, mysticism, and existentialism, often with a focus on the individual's relationship with the world. Drawing from folk traditions, neofolk distinguishes itself from similar styles like darkwave and industrial through its emphasis on acoustic textures and poetic lyrics, creating a unique, contemplative atmosphere that resonates with listeners seeking a more introspective musical experience.

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Horse Tears
Single - Released April 30, 2026

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Alvarius B.
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Apoptose
Armin F.
Ataraxia
Auli
Baby Bugs
Birch Book
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Casapalma
Castora Herz
Cenk Erdoğan
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Cinder Well
Cindytalk
Coil
Converter
Corvus Corax
DULZARO
Danheim
Darja Kazimira
Dark Divine
Darkwood
David Eugene Edwards
Dead Voices On Air
Death In Rome
Die schwarze Sonne
Eihwar
El Naan
Empusae
F.Ampism
Faun
Felipe Guigas
Francesca Remigi
Gealdýr
Glisz
Gudrid Hansdottir
Helene Bøksle
Helisir
Hertug Zweihander
Hexvessel
Housman
Idoipe
John Bender
Kirlian Camera
Kreiviskai
LEYA
La Maria
Lankum
Lizzy Dutton
Love Is Colder Than Death
Lux Interna
Marlugubre
Meejah
Missing Foundation
Mizar
Moon Far Away
Mortiis
Myrkur
Naevus
Nechochwen
Nurse With Wound
O Saala Sakraal
PATRIARKH
Panopticon
Petite Guitare
Połoz
Prurient
ROME
Raison D'être
Ravn
Rúnahild
Sandra Eowyn
Sangre de Muerdago
Sephiroth
Skyforger
Steve Von Till
Stille Volk
TeHÔM
The Absolute End Of The World
The Infinity Ring
Those Poor Bastards
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Von Thronstahl
Vrîmuot
Vėlių Namai
Waldtraene
Winterfylleth
Zos Kia
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Ángeles Toledano
Âmes Sanglantes
Валя Самурай
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Faun
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A Tergo Lupi
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Eihwar
Agalloch
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Death In June
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Coil
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Matt Elliott
Matango
Current 93
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Les Discrets
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Gil Bar Hadas
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Those Poor Bastards
Ilona Vähäsöyrinki
Auli
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Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
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Rúnahild
Ravn
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Panopticon
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The Legendary Pink Dots
And Also The Trees
Hexvessel
Housman
Die schwarze Sonne
Death In Rome
El Naan
Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio
Release The Long Ships
Jonathan Hultén
Prurient
Heimataerde
Love Is Colder Than Death
Lys
The Giver Of Illness
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Сруб
Steve Von Till
Tenhi
Tristwch Y Fenywod
David Eugene Edwards
Sol Invictus
Assassination
Perkelt
Spiritual Front
Sedaa
Cinder Well
Paleowolf
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Birch Book
Skyforger
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Hekla
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La Maria
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Steindór Andersen
Armin F.
Gudrid Hansdottir
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Jarboe
Alasdair Roberts
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Michalina Malisz
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