The Best Folk Music of 2019
From up-and-coming artists to contemporary legends, these are the best folk music albums of 2019.
The Revivalists
If you’re looking for a band that perfectly embodies the sound and spirit of New Orleans, look no further than The Revivalists. Formed in 2007, the seven-piece group has been steadily gaining popularity with their unique blend of rock, funk, soul and blues. Their latest album, Take Good Care, was released in 2018 to critical acclaim, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Rock Albums chart.
With their signature mix of genres, The Revivalists have something for everyone. Fans of folk music will appreciate the band’s Americana influences, while those who prefer a more upbeat sound can enjoy the group’s many toe-tapping tracks. And if you’re looking for a good cry, the band’s heartfelt ballads will do the trick. Whatever your preference, you’re sure to find something you love on Take Good Care.
The Head and the Heart
The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band. They self-released their eponymous debut album, The Head and the Heart, in 2010. The album was reissued by Sub Pop in 2011. The band’s second album, Let’s Be Still, was released by Sub Pop on October 15, 2013. Their third album, Signs of Light, was released by Warner Bros. Records on September 9, 2016.
Mumford and Sons
Mumford and Sons is an English rock band formed in 2007. The band consists of Marcus Mumford (lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums), Ben Lovett (keyboards, vocals), Winston Marshall (bass guitar, banjo, mandolin) and Ted Dwane (string bass, double bass, electric bass). Mumford and Sons have released three studio albums: Sigh No More (2009), Babel (2012) and Wilder Mind (2015). The band has also released three live albums: Live at Bull Moose (2011), The Road to Red Rocks (2011) and Live from South Africa: Dust and Thunder (2017).
The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers are an American folk rock band from Concord, North Carolina. The band is made up of two brothers, Scott Avett and Seth Avett, as well as Bob Crawford and Joe Kwon. Their music is based in folk, country, rock, and bluegrass. They have released nine studio albums since their formation in 2000.
The Avett Brothers’ album “Closer Than Together” was released in October 2019. The album reached number four on the Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews from critics.
The Lumineers
The Lumineers are an American folk rock band from Denver, Colorado. The founding members are Wesley Schultz on guitar and vocals, and Jeremiah Fraites on drums and percussion. The Lumineers popularity grew slowly at first but picked up in 2012 after their song “Ho Hey” was used in a car commercial. The band’s self-titled debut album was released in April 2012 and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 in the United States and number 1 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
