Nordic Folk

Nordic folk music is a genre characterized by its haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and deep roots in traditional Scandinavian culture. Typically featuring acoustic instrumentation such as the fiddle, nyckelharpa, and accordion, Nordic folk often incorporates elements of nature, mythology, and folklore into its lyrics and melodies. Emerging in the 1990s, the genre gained popularity in the 2000s with the rise of neo-folk and world music movements. Nordic folk draws on traditional Scandinavian music, but also incorporates elements of ambient, experimental, and classical music, setting it apart from other folk styles. Its cultural significance lies in its preservation and reinterpretation of ancient traditions, while its hypnotic, introspective quality has captivated audiences worldwide.

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Gentle Surrender
Single - Released July 18, 2025

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AURAL
AURORA
Aase Nielsen
Abøn
Aethyrien
Amelia Jones
Anders Mogensen
Arny Margret
Aurora Wonders
Benjamin Rajani
Bergsundet
Bernt Smestad
Bjorth
Bladverk Band
BÅTSVIK
Conrad Baden
Cozy Nordic
Daniel Ögren
Dino Mansik
Dun Ringill
Einar Magnusson
Einar Mjølsnes
Elin Wiigh
Elna Romberg
Erik-André Hvidsten
Erlend Viken Trio
Eva Storrusten
Finnish Postcard
Folkjykä & Kuntoutujat
Gealdýr
Groupa
Guldstrupen
Hanna Pakkala
Hans Hulbækmo
Harpreet Bansal
Helene Bøksle
Helisir
Herbert Guðmundsson
Hursti & Häkkilä
Höga Berget
Iron Country Sisters
Itcevät
Janeveera
Joel Amrén
Johanne Flottorp
Johnny Åman
Jonas Simonson
Jonathan Hultén
Jostein Urnes
Juuso Reiman
Jón Möller
Kalandra
Karri Koira
Kirsten Bråten Berg
Kjartan Holm
Laila Av Reyni
Lea Eyðbjørg
Lempi Elo
Maria á Lakjuni
Mica Juuso
Mokkasin
My & Mats
NORDIC NATURE
Noiduin
Nordenstam
Nordic Daughter
Odd Arne Halaas
Per Thornberg
Ronny Kjøsen
Rúni í Lágabø
Sagostund
Sami Heikkilä
Selma French
SiGRÚN
Sina Viola
Skorri
Sofie Lundell
Spöket i köket
Stefan Nyback
Stein Urheim
Steinar Raknes
Steintór Rasmussen
Stína Ágústsdóttir
Susanna Leppänen
The Mystic Revelation of Teppo Repo
Tina Spångberg
Tomas Von Brömssen
Tomi Nordlund & Syvä Joki
Torgeir Vassvik
Trond Viggo Solås
Tuva Færden
VARGEN
Vellamo
Vilde
Voikukat
Volfgang Twins
Värttinä
Vålådalen
Víík
gjallarhornit
AURORA
My & Mats
Kalandra
Myrkur
Bladverk Band
Gealdýr
Ronja Mair
Heldom
Bjorth
Frode Fjellheim
Vera Mejer
Helene Bøksle
Gunslingers
Karri Koira
Anders Mogensen
Bjørn Haugen
Johan Norberg
Einar Magnusson
Amelia Jones
Garmarna
Arny Margret
Daniel Ögren
Lykka Alve
Kati Ran
Johnny Åman
Cozy Nordic
Gunnar Svensson
Värttinä
Aethyrien
NORDIC NATURE
VARGEN
Hedningarna
Ilona Vähäsöyrinki
Lindy-Fay Hella
Vàli
Helisir
Hagalaz' Runedance
Svavar Knútur
Elin Oskal
Bergsundet
gjallarhornit
Volfgang Twins
Harpreet Bansal
Kari Tapiiri
Siv Jakobsen
Phillip Faber
Jonathan Hultén
Jyderne
Noiduin
Ainbusk
Tenhi
Poeta Magica
Axel Mårdsjö
Stína Ágústsdóttir
Reidun Sæther
Herbert Guðmundsson
Sås och Kopp
Lea Eyðbjørg
Lake Jons
Per Thornberg
Eeva-Leena Sariola
Skorri
Tomas Von Brömssen
Songleikr
Elin Wiigh
Heikki Rainio
Hans Hulbækmo
Vilde
Reidar Bøe
Steinar Raknes
Cajsa Siik
Hoven Droven
Marthe Belsvik Stavrum
Pasi Ruohonen
Hursti & Häkkilä
AURAL
Fejd
Iron Country Sisters
Ravn
Nina Åkerblom Nielsen
Kirsten Bråten Berg
Piirpauke
Aase Nielsen
Maria á Lakjuni
Karsten Bagge
Pål Bratås
Jonas Simonson
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Anna Roemer
Kjartan Holm
Aurora Wonders
Are Lauritzen
Stiko & Moraeus
Þorsteinn Eyfjörð
Annbjørg Lien
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Ingá-Máret Gaup Juuso
Abøn
Ebbe Munk
Vømmølbasen & Porcelen Band