“Harvest Moon” is such a beautiful song 🥲
Released in 1992, “Harvest Moon” stands out as one of the most cherished songs composed by Neil Young. It is a folk song that is based on topics like aging, love, and lasting emotions. “Harvest Moon” brings out the themes of calmness and maturity, focusing specifically on aging together with someone who is deeply loved.
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#neilyoung #folk #folkmusic
This song holds so many emotions 🥹
Consisting of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, Watchhouse established its unique sound through combining Appalachian folklore with innovative songwriting. The band first started in North Carolina with the name Mandolin Orange, and became famous for acoustic performances and harmonious singing about love, changes, memories, and peace despite the uncertain times. “Golden Embers” is one of the best representations of the group’s musical style. This folk song is based on themes of grief, contemplation, and fear that time will take those you care about. Accompanied by a minimalistic sound Marlin’s lyrics full of intimacy and emotionality, the track highlights the fragile beauty of the music created by the band.
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#watchhouse #folk #folkmusic
I love everything about this song ❤️
“Motel 6” by River Whyless was released in 2018 on ‘We All The Light’ and it became one of the most profound songs of theirs. Combining elements of indie folk, production, and storytelling in an intricate way, which makes it feel incredibly personal right from the first notes. The track is based on harmonies and minimalistic sound. The band members convey the atmosphere of emotional distance, confusion, and trying to maintain connections despite their fleeting nature. The band relies on restraint and allows listeners to experience emotions, which are conveyed through melody and vocals. “Motel 6” feels like watching a movie, feeling lonely, thoughtful, and airy all at the same time.
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#riverwhyless #folk #folkmusic
This song always makes me cry 😭
“Roslyn” by Bon Iver and St. Vincent came out in 2009 as a part of the Twilight New Moon soundtrack. It was a unique opportunity for these two indie folk artists to team up together. The combination of the fragile instrumentation, the beautiful layers of harmonies, and the signature distant vocal performance creates a cold and empty feel right from the start. What made the biggest difference in the song was the atmosphere. It is a laid back song that feels like it’s floating, reminding you of the things that you cannot just get rid of. It has everything that a cinematic sound should have.
#boniver #stvincent #folk #folkmusic
Hits just as hard 😤
Released in 2009, “White Blank Page” by Mumford & Sons shows their vulnerability by focusing more on heartbreak, remorse and desperate feelings. It is not hard to notice that this song talks about the failure of the relationship and that love was not enough to preserve it. The lyrics are full of emotions, such as despair, regret, confusion but do not focus on the partner’s actions and faults. Even after over a decade later, “White Blank Page” still hold so much energy.
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#mumfordandsons #folk #folkmusic
This era of music was so good 🥹
“Ophelia” by The Lumineers was released in 2016 on their album ‘Cleopatra.’ It’s one of songs that helped catapult The Lumineers to mainstream status. The song touches themes of fame, transformation, emotional detachment, and the dangers of losing oneself in the pursuit of success. According to lead singer Wesley Schultz, “Ophelia” was not written for any one individual; rather, the song represents the pressures and temptations the band was experiencing after the release of their debut album.
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#thelumineers #folk #folkmusic
I can’t get enough of this song ❤️
Released on Noah Kahan’s 2026 album as the title track, “The Great Divide” is one of the most personal and emotionally powerful songs by Noah Kahan. Using incredibly honest lyrics, the song talks about distance, separation from oneself and other people, and the general process of aging. The song shows what is typical for all of Kahan’s creations – turning personal experiences into a more universal message that connects listeners in their feelings and ideas. This song came out less than a year ago and somehow already feels nostalgic.
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#noahkahan #folk #folkmusic
The best type of music 🤩
Mt. Joy mixes indie folk elements and storytelling based on emotions in order to create massive and intimate music. Originally, the band gained popularity with hits such as “Silver Lining,” “Astrovan,” and “Jenny Jenkins.” The combination of acoustic melodies and production together with the unique voice of Matt Quinn allowed the artists to develop themes associated with love, nostalgia, longing for freedom, mental well-being, and existential questions. Mt. Joy has been able to become one of the prominent figures of modern indie folk music, developing their art by constantly touring.
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#mtjoy #folk #folkmusic
Caamp’s raw vocals are so good 🔥
Released in 2016 on their self titled album, “So Long, Honey” proved to be one of the songs that described Caamp’s skill to convey heartbreak in a way that was not only incredibly intimate but also quite soothing. Taylor Meier’s signature raspy vocal performance helped to create an atmosphere that reflected the essence of distance, change, and the pain of discovering that love can fade even when there is no denying the feeling of connection between people.
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#caamp #folk #folkmusic
Lord Huron songs >
Meet Me in the Woods” was released by Lord Huron in 2015 and included in it their second studio album, ‘Strange Trails,’ becoming one of the artist’s most mystical compositions. This track reflects themes of obsessions, loneliness, transformations, and getting lost while searching for a way. This song became popular among listeners due to a special atmosphere which could be felt by everyone who listens to Lord Huron’s music because it seems to mimic a cinematic experience.
#lordhuron #folk #folkmusic
“Rivers and Roads” at Red Rocks is peak 🫠
The Head and the Heart gave arguably one of their most touching performances with the song “Rivers and Roads” at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Featuring harmonies, minimalistic instrumentation, and themes of separation, transition, and cherishing those we care for, “Rivers and Roads” became a classic for fans of modern folk. As thousands of fans started chanting and singing along, it became clear that the performance was not only about the song, but also about the deep emotions and genuine feeling that the members of The Head and the Heart share with the audience.
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#theheadandtheheart #folk #folkmusic
I still can’t believe they did this 🤯
In 2016, KALEO performed “Way Down We Go” at the Þríhnúkagígur volcano in Iceland. This lead to one of the greatest live performances in the past 10 years. The environment fit perfectly with the nature of the song, with its dark and eerie elements. It allowed for a cinematic experience to develop with incredible vocals and the band’s iconic sound. The concert instantly became famous on social media sites and helped KALEO gain international recognition while turning “Way Down We Go” into one of the hallmark tracks of the 2010’s.
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