Here are three albums by obscure psych-folk singer-songwriters from the late 1960s and early 1970s you need to check out.

With its poetic lyrics and haunting melodies, contemporary folk music is, at its best, deeply evocative. The elusive genre is hard to pin down, often blending traditional acoustics with elements of ...

Just five days after receiving 2026 Grammy nominations for their latest albums, Alison Krauss & Union Station and I'm With Her are nominated for album of the year at the 2026 International Folk Music ...

A folk record unlike any other released this year has quietly risen to the top of the list for critics. Forefowk, Mind Me, the third album by Scottish artist Quinie, was recently named the best folk ...

The best folk albums tend to suit this time of year—the muddy oranges, browns and greens; the slowing-down after frenzied summers; the darkness. Blending an embrace of the melancholy with an interest ...

In an uncertain time, folk musician Jesse Welles – a four-time Grammy Award-nominee from Ozark, Arkansas – is reinvigorating ...

Four of the best examples of opening lines in folk music that still give me goosebumps on my arms every time I hear them.

Indie folk distinguishes itself through acoustic-driven melodies and lyrical storytelling, drawing inspiration from classic folk while embracing contemporary instrumentation. In the early 2010s, the ...