The albums that define
neofolk.
Our picks for where to start with neofolk — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top neofolk artists
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The neofolk essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Swans
Soundtracks for the Blind
A sprawling, atmospheric soundscape intertwining haunting melodies with relentless, abrasive textures.
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Burzum
Filosofem
A haunting blend of minimalist black metal and dark ambient textures that evoke ethereal landscapes.
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Burzum
Thulêan Mysteries
A haunting blend of dark ambient soundscapes and minimalist black metal that evokes ancient mythos.
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Wardruna
Runaljod - Ragnarok
A haunting blend of ancient Nordic sounds and contemporary ambient textures that evokes a mystical landscape.
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Current 93
Halo
A haunting blend of neofolk and experimental soundscapes, echoing with ethereal vocals and dark, introspective themes.
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Current 93
Black Ships Ate the Sky
A haunting blend of neofolk and experimental sounds that evoke ancient mythologies and existential dread.
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Current 93
I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an immersive tapestry of neofolk and experimental textures.
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Swans
Children of God
A visceral exploration of spirituality and desire, blending haunting melodies with abrasive soundscapes.
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Swans
Public Castration Is a Good Idea
An abrasive exploration of dark themes with relentless rhythms and haunting vocals that challenge conventional song structures.
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Ulver
Shadows of the Sun
A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics that linger like shadows at dusk.
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Swans
The Great Annihilator
A haunting exploration of existential despair woven through dense, atmospheric soundscapes and visceral lyrical imagery.
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Swans
My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky
A visceral exploration of dark soundscapes intertwined with haunting melodies and relentless rhythms.
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Death in June
Burial
Eerie acoustic soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an atmosphere of introspection and unease.
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Agalloch
Ashes Against the Grain
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, enveloping listeners in nature's desolation.
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Burzum
Det som engang var
A haunting blend of minimalist melodies and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke a sense of desolation.
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Burzum
Hvis lyset tar oss
Ethereal soundscapes and haunting melodies intertwine, evoking a somber journey through darkness and introspection.
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Burzum
The Ways of Yore
A haunting blend of dark ambient soundscapes woven with minimalist black metal textures.
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Burzum
Sôl austan, Mâni vestan
A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and minimalist melodies that evoke ancient Nordic landscapes.
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Burzum
Fallen
Atmospheric soundscapes blend with haunting melodies, reflecting a meditative yet eerie exploration of darkness.
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Burzum
Umskiptar
A haunting blend of dark ambient soundscapes and traditional Nordic elements that evoke ancient mythologies.
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Death in June
Nada!
Haunting neofolk melodies intertwine with dark, introspective lyrics and minimalist instrumentation that evoke a sense of despair.
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Death in June
The World That Summer
A haunting blend of neofolk and gothic rock, steeped in dark themes and evocative melodies.
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Aquarium
Sinii Albom
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and folk infused with experimental elements and introspective lyricism.
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Matt Elliott
You Guys Kill Me
Haunting melodies intertwine with electronic textures, creating a meditative yet unsettling atmosphere throughout the album.
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