Alternative Folk

Alternative Folk: 13 upcoming festivals, including 6 with tickets on sale.

Alternative Folk blends traditional acoustic guitar melodies with contemporary instrumentation, often creating an introspective atmosphere through raw emotional lyrics and social commentary. Emerging in the 1990s, it originated from indie rock musicians who infused folk music influences with the experimental ethos of independent music. This hybrid genre marries the storytelling nature of folk with a modern, often more eclectic sound. Artists like Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, and Iron & Wine are emblematic of its diverse and often nebulous sound.

Parent genreFolk