Rune Folk

Rune folk is a genre characterized by its mesmerizing blend of ancient Nordic and Celtic musical traditions with modern experimentalism. Typically featuring lush vocal harmonies, haunting choirs, and atmospheric instrumentation such as hurdy-gurdy, nyckelharpa, and fiddle, rune folk evokes the mysticism and mythologies of Northern Europe. Emerging in the 2000s, the genre draws inspiration from folk music, ambient, and darkwave, often incorporating elements of ritualistic and pagan practices. With its roots in Scandinavian and Germanic cultural heritage, rune folk has become a symbol of modern paganism and neofolk movements, resonating with fans seeking a deeper connection to nature and ancient traditions. Its distinctive soundscapes, often described as cinematic and transportive, set it apart from other folk-derived genres, crafting a unique sonic identity that is both haunting and enchanting.

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Seidrúnar - Rune Woven
Single - Released November 1, 2024

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:Of The Wand And The Moon:
Ainulindale
Annwn
Arcana
Artesia
Byrdi
Corvus Corax
Daemonia Nymphe
Danheim
Darkher
Die Irrlichter
Duivelspack
Eivør
Elane
Emian
Estampie
Forndom
Grai
Hagalaz' Runedance
Havnatt
Hedningarna
Heilung
Helium Vola
Hexperos
Irfan
Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik
KAUAN
Myrkur
Narsilion
Nox Arcana
Nytt Land
Ophelia's Dream
Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio
Osi And The Jupiter
Peter Gundry
Prima Nocta
Qntal
Rajna
Rúnahild
Shireen
Sonne Hagal
Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows
Sowulo
Stellamara
Tenhi
The Moon & The Nightspirit
Theodor Bastard
Trobar de Morte
Valravn
Waldkauz
Wardruna
Żywiołak
Wardruna
Danheim
Heilung
Peter Gundry
Eivør
Myrkur
Forndom
Corvus Corax
Nox Arcana
Żywiołak
Sowulo
Emian
Artesia
Osi And The Jupiter
Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows
Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik
Elane
Nytt Land
Trobar de Morte
Hexperos
Arcana
Daemonia Nymphe
Ophelia's Dream
Hedningarna
:Of The Wand And The Moon:
Rúnahild
Grai
Hagalaz' Runedance
Qntal
Rajna
Valravn
Byrdi
Irfan
Stellamara
Darkher
Die Irrlichter
Estampie
The Moon & The Nightspirit
Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio
KAUAN
Theodor Bastard
Duivelspack
Tenhi
Shireen
Prima Nocta
Waldkauz
Helium Vola
Narsilion
Annwn
Sonne Hagal
Ainulindale
Havnatt