The albums that define
folktronica.
Our picks for where to start with folktronica — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top folktronica artists
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The folktronica essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
AURORA
What Happened to the Heart?
Ethereal synths intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike soundscape that explores the depths of emotion and identity.
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AURORA
All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend
Ethereal vocals weave through haunting melodies, blending pop sensibilities with Nordic folk influences.
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Dan Snaith
Cherry
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with rhythmic beats, creating a lush and immersive auditory journey.
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Boards of Canada
Geogaddi
A haunting blend of analog warmth and eerie nostalgia, encapsulating the feeling of lost childhood memories.
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Boards of Canada
Music Has the Right to Children
A nostalgic soundscape woven with haunting melodies and intricate textures that evoke childhood memories.
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Boards of Canada
The Campfire Headphase
A dreamy tapestry of nostalgic soundscapes woven with melodic intricacy and organic textures.
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Boards of Canada
Tomorrow's Harvest
A haunting exploration of nostalgia wrapped in hazy synth landscapes and intricate rhythms that evoke a sense of unease.
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Boards of Canada
In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country
Ethereal soundscapes weave through nostalgic melodies, creating a serene yet haunting auditory experience.
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Boards of Canada
Trans Canada Highway
Lush soundscapes blend nostalgic samples and hypnotic rhythms, creating an ethereal journey through memory and nature.
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Boards of Canada
Hi Scores
A nostalgic journey through ethereal soundscapes and intricate rhythms that evoke memories of distant landscapes.
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Boards of Canada
Peel Session
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intricate rhythms, creating a mesmerizing auditory journey through nostalgia and the natural world.
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Boards of Canada
Twoism
A nostalgic soundscape woven with hazy melodies and intricate rhythms that evoke childhood memories.
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Milky Chance
Sadnecessary
A fusion of folktronica and indie pop that effortlessly weaves melancholy melodies with rhythmic grooves.
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Beth Orton
Central Reservation
A dreamy fusion of folk and electronic sounds that evokes introspective journeys through life's complexities.
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Momus
20 Vodka Jellies
A whimsical blend of lo-fi pop and avant-garde storytelling woven through electronic and acoustic textures.
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Momus
Ping Pong
A quirky blend of lo-fi pop and electronic whimsy, filled with surreal narratives and playful experimentation.
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Dan Snaith
Joli Mai
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic melodies that invites introspection and movement.
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Dan Snaith
Swim
Ethereal melodies intertwine with pulsating beats, crafting a dreamlike soundscape that invites listeners to lose themselves in its flow.
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Imogen Heap
Ellipse
A lush tapestry of ethereal vocals and electronic textures, blending ambient soundscapes with introspective lyricism.
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Dan Snaith
Our Love
A shimmering tapestry of deep house beats and ethereal melodies that evoke emotional depth and nostalgia.
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Dan Snaith
Start Breaking My Heart
A vibrant mix of dreamy melodies and intricate beats that blurs the lines between genres.
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Dan Snaith
Jiaolong
A vibrant collage of rhythmic grooves, layered melodies, and hypnotic loops that merge electronic and organic sounds.
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Dan Snaith
The Milk of Human Kindness
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic melodies that evokes a sense of dreamy exploration.
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Dan Snaith
Andorra
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and dreamlike melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and reverie.
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