Folktronica
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Higher Plain Music Radio returns: Best Alternative Music from 2025 Mixtape (Side A) show released
Human curated playlists for human-created music.
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This Is The Kit – ‘Live at The Minack Theatre’ Review
Folk-rock at its finest.
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Juana Molina announces new album ‘DOGA’ born out of six years of improvisational refinement
The maestro of experimental folktronica is back with her first original album in six years.
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Ásgeir takes on lyrics and liberation on new single ‘Ferris Wheel’ with new album in 2026
Ásgeir's 5th album 'Julia' is all about trying new ideas and exploring Americana-tinged folk.
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Barrio Lindo – ecdysis Vol 1
Exploring the merger of electronic, acoustic, and multiple cultures whilst examining a personal history.
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Heinali and Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko – Гільдеґарда (Hildergard) Review
Merging traditional Ukrainian folk singing and modern modular synths for a captivating and compelling performance.
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Introducing… JOSEPH
Bridging the expectation and reality gap as you slide into your 40s with this be-kind-to-yourself indie pop anthem by sister duo JOSEPH.
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Introducing… Alexandra Alden
Sumptuous Mediterranean folk pop from Maltese singer-songwriter and an ex Malta x-factor judge!
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Introducing… The Parachute Testers
Irish folktronica and powerful anthemic chords and vocals launch The Parachute Testers into their forthcoming debut album.
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Lagartijeando – 7 Caminos Review
Rhythms from South and Latin America collide on a personal journey of ceremony and discovery.
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Jonathan Hultén – Eyes Of The Living Night Review
Folk, prog rock, and Nordic choir arrangements collide in this cinematic masterpiece of an album.
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Patrick Wolf announces first album in 13 years – returns with emotional and anthemic single ‘Dies Irae’
In total control, with an emotional tour-de-force for his first album in 13 years.
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Fuimadane – Heljar Gátt Review
Throat singing, tribal and industrial percussion and dark ambient drones collide in this feast for the senses.
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Merope – Vėjula Review
An experimental reinterpretation of Lithuanian folk songs into dreamy ethereal textured soundscapes where the synth and the organic merge
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Juana Molina – EXHALO Review
Opening up the demo vault for some timeless experimental folk rock
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Chancha Via Circuito & El Búho – Tenalach Review
Explore a mysterious jungle and how humans connect with nature with this tour-de-force Andean Folktronica EP.
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Tunng to celebrate 20 years of music with new album
Folktronica wouldn’t be quite what it is today in the UK without Tunng. Next year, the troupe will celebrate 20 years of their unique style…
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ATALAYA – La Sed Review
Groovy folktronica from Chile that aims to create "glocal" music.
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DVA return with their unique brand of odd kitchen sink electro-folk with ‘Kung Fu’
DVA return with their crazy made up language for a freeing indie folk jam.
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Introducing… Hazlett
Dreamy Aussie folk with a Nordic twist
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Ana Lua Caiano – Vou Ficar Neste Quadrado Review
Experimental indie folk mixing traditional Portuguese music with alternative beats, synths and found sounds.
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Emiliana Torrini – Miss Flower Review
Seductive, summer love and secret agent missions let you live a life you've never known with the sensual trip-hop 'Miss Flower'.
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Tunng band member Mike Lindsay launches solo album
A woodwind and sax spin on English folk about the domestic things in life.
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Introducing… Abbey Masonbrink
Taking banjo folk into mystical art pop realms.
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Louis Jucker & le Nouvel Ensemble Contemporain – Suitcase Suite Review
An album made entirely out of second hand suitcases turned into musical instruments.
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Bibio – Sunbursting EP Review
Mixing 70s supermarket funk with 80s R&B grooves for the ultimate retro seduction package
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Ásgeir – Time On My Hands (Lo-Fi Version) Review
Rearranging his superb 2022 album into tape worn acoustic folk cosy anthems
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Stereossauro – Tristana Review
Experimental Fado electronica to provide an empty sadness to the dancefloor.
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Celestial North – Otherworld Review
If Celtic and Viking folk took their faeries clubbing. It's a new sound you never knew you needed.
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Rosemary & Garlic – A Room of One’s Own Review
Dreamy chamber folk delivered in one of my favourite albums of 2023.
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El Búho – Tón Tón Review
Taking inspiration from Jamaican and Dominican beats for a soulful organic electronic groove
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Celestial North mixes wyrd folk and electronica ahead of her debut album
Tribal beats, quirky vocals and celestial synths collide for a rising star of dreamy folktronica
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Zenobia – Warriors Never Die Review
Viewing Palestinian folk songs through a modern lens for the dancefloor.
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Introducing… La Faute
Fiest meets Mitski in this folktronica dream.
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Augustine – Neither Nightmares nor Dreams Come True Review
Haunted folk that balances gothic sensibilities with moments of dreamlike triumph.
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Patrick Wolf returns from hiatus with a new EP and tour coming April
A warm welcome return after a decade away.
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Jonathan Hultén – The Forest Sessions Review
When the voice of Thor and an angel turn up to a gothic folk performance.
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Pitou returns with new single and announces debut album
Dutch folk songstress wants to remind us that good is everywhere if we look for it.
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Yaima – Earth Trilogy Three Review
A lighter, gratitude filled dream folk EP in ode to Mother Earth.
