Folk Rock

Folk rock, emerging in the 1960s, is a genre characterized by its fusion of traditional folk music's storytelling and acoustic instrumentation with the electric energy and production of rock music. Typically featuring jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and soaring vocal harmonies, folk rock often explores themes of social commentary, personal introspection, and cultural critique. Born from the intersection of folk revival and the burgeoning counterculture movement, folk rock's heyday spanned the mid-1960s to the early 1970s, with iconic artists blending folk's earthiness with rock's amplification and experimentation. As a genre, folk rock played a significant role in shaping popular music, influencing the development of singer-songwriter and Americana styles. Its unique blend of earthy authenticity and electrified urgency set it apart from its folk and rock counterparts, making it a staple of the era's musical landscape.

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Midnight at The Valencia
Album - 11 Tracks - Released May 23, 2025

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Bettina Schelker
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Brendan Walter
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Farmer's Wife
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Francis Rossi
Frank From Blue Velvet
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Georgia Harmer
Glasshouse Red Spider Mite
Grateful Co
Green Diesel
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Jakko M. Jakszyk
James Krivchenia
James Paek
Joey Montclair
Johnny Mud
Judd Harris
Kangaroo Knife Fight
Karson City Rebels
Kashbocks
La Oveja Brava
Langan, Frost & Wane
Life Band
Little Low
LonelyBrothers
Los Descalzados
Lost Ways
Mark Fry
Marry Me, Bellamy
Maryla Rodowicz
Matt Berninger
Mike Polizze
Nature TV
Nectar Woode
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Noah Floersch
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Peer Tasi
Pete Ham
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Peter Doherty
Petula Clark
Rana Türkyılmaz
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Schmidbauer
Scott Higgins
Seph Schlueter
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Suman Badanakal
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The Night Mail
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The Vernon Spring
The Wet Whistles
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Todd Rundgren
Tom Grennan
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Sai Abhyankkar
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