How to get into folktronica
folktronica: genre of electronic music which incorporates the sounds of acoustic instrumentation, with elements of folk music, commonly blended with sound of IDM and glitch-inspired editing and manipulation, as well as the tempo and atmosphere of downtempo northsound.fm covers 42 folktronica artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into folktronica?
Start with Ellie Goulding's "Higher Than Heaven". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into folktronica.
Who are the best folktronica artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for folktronica include Ellie Goulding, Andrea and AURORA. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is folktronica?
genre of electronic music which incorporates the sounds of acoustic instrumentation, with elements of folk music, commonly blended with sound of IDM and glitch-inspired editing and manipulation, as well as the tempo and atmosphere of downtempo