Viking Folk

Viking folk is a musical genre characterized by its raw, earthy sound, often featuring traditional Nordic instruments such as the nyckelharpa, fiddle, and percussion, alongside haunting vocalizations and chants. Emerging from the Nordic folk revival of the 1990s and 2000s, Viking folk draws inspiration from ancient Scandinavian cultures, mythology, and history. The genre gained popularity in the 2010s, particularly among fans of folk metal and ambient music. Viking folk is significant for its ability to evoke a sense of primal, pagan connection to nature and heritage, often incorporating elements of ritual and mysticism. While sharing similarities with neofolk and ambient genres, Viking folk is distinct in its emphasis on Norse cultural roots and its use of traditional instrumentation. The genre's sonic tapestry is woven from a blend of folk, ambient, and experimental sounds, creating a unique, immersive experience that transports listeners to a mythic, pre-Christian world.

Latest Viking Folk Release
Urblod album image
Urblod
Single - Released October 12, 2026
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Danheim
SKÁLD
Gealdýr
Heldom
Einar Selvik
Bjorth
Top Playlists
The Needle / Croatia - Underground 1 Viking Folk artist
The Sound of Canadian Soundtrack 1 Viking Folk artist
VAMPIRE GOTH NIGHT CLUB 1 Viking Folk artist
The Needle / Guatemala - Underground 1 Viking Folk artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 26 Viking Folk artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 843 releases

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Viking Folk artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. October 12, 2026
  2. October 9
  3. September 25
  4. September 23
  5. September 18
  6. August 12
  7. July 31
  8. July 31
  9. June 26
  10. June 10
  11. May 21
  12. April 17
  13. March 27
    Ur album image
    Ur
    1 tracks
  14. March 20
  15. March 13
  16. February 20
  17. February 13
  18. February 5
  19. January 22
  20. January 7
  21. December 19, 2025
  22. December 9
  23. November 25
  24. November 19
  25. November 4
  26. October 31
  27. October 24
  28. October 17
  29. October 16
  30. October 3
  31. September 29
  32. September 23
  33. September 9
  34. September 4
  35. August 29
    NIHT album image
    NIHT
    13 tracks
  36. August 14
  37. August 8
  38. August 8
  39. July 30
  40. July 18
  1. September 25, 2026
  2. September 18
  3. April 17
  4. February 20
  5. October 31, 2025
  6. October 17
  7. August 29
    NIHT album image
    NIHT
    13 tracks
  8. July 18
  9. July 15
  10. July 8
  11. June 20
  12. May 16
  13. April 24
  14. April 11
  15. March 6
  16. January 10
  17. January 4
  18. January 4
  19. December 27, 2024
  20. December 12
  1. October 12, 2026
  2. October 9
  3. September 23
  4. August 12
  5. July 31
  6. July 31
  7. June 26
  8. June 10
  9. May 21
  10. March 27
    Ur album image
    Ur
    1 tracks
  11. March 20
  12. March 13
  13. February 13
  14. February 5
  15. January 22
  16. January 7
  17. December 19, 2025
  18. December 9
  19. November 25
  20. November 19