The Best New Folk Music of 2012
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Looking for some new folk music to check out? Here are our picks for the best new folk music of 2012.
The Revival of Folk Music
There has been a recent resurgence in the popularity of folk music. This type of music has been around for centuries, but it seems to be making a comeback in the 21st century. There are a lot of new folk artists emerging and the music is becoming more popular.
The influence of modern folk music
The modern folk music revival began in the United States during the 1940s and peaked in popularity in the mid-1960s. Its counterpart in Europe began slightly earlier, reaching its height of popularity in the 1950s. The revival brought traditional folk music and folk musicians to public attention and made them household names. The most influential figure of the American revival was Woody Guthrie, who, with his songs about the Dust Bowl migrant workers of the 1930s, helped to rekindle interest in regional traditions throughout North America. Other important figures included Pete Seeger, Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, and Josh White. In Europe, Bert Jansch, Marie Slottje, Anne Briggs, and Davy Graham were among the most influential revivalists.
The American and European revivals were based on different approaches to folk music. The American movement was more political and more egalitarian; it advocated for social justice and was open to a wide range of musical styles. The European movement was more focused on reviving specific regional traditions; it often embraced a more narrowly defined idea of what folk music should sound like. Despite these differences, both movements helped to create a new interest in traditional music and launched the careers of many influential musicians.
The popularity of folk music
Folk music has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. This is likely due to a number of factors, including the increased accessibility of folk music through the internet and the popularity of shows like “The Bachelor” and “The Voice,” which have helped to expose a wider audience to the genre.
There are a number of reasons why folk music is enjoying a revival. Folk music is often seen as being more authentic than other genres, and many people are searching for music that feels more personal and connected to their roots. In addition, folk music is often very easy to sing along to and has a catchy, infectious quality that can be hard to resist.
If you’re looking for some great new folk music to enjoy, here are a few albums that were released in 2012 that are worth checking out:
-The Lumineers – The Lumineers
– Mumford & Sons – Babel
– First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar
– Of Monsters and Men – My Head Is an Animal
The Best New Folk Music of 2012
2012 was a great year for folk music. We saw a lot of new artists come onto the scene and some old favorites release new albums. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the best new folk music of 2012.
The top five new folk albums of 2012
In 2012, there were a number of great new folk albums released. Here are the five best:
1. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
2. Mumford & Sons – Babel
3. Of Monsters and Men – My Head Is an Animal
4. The Civil Wars – Barton Hollow
5. Iron & Wine – Kiss Each Other Clean
The top five new folk songs of 2012
The folk music scene saw a lot of new talent in 2012. Here are the five best new folk songs of the year:
“The Cabin” by The Stray Birds
“The Cabin” is a haunting ballad about lost love and nostalgia, set against a backdrop of the natural world. The Stray Birds are a trio from Pennsylvania who blend classic folk and bluegrass influences with modern sensibilities.
“Coalminer’s Daughter” by Molly Tuttle
Molly Tuttle is a young singer-songwriter from Tennessee who writes country-tinged folk songs with deft finger-picking guitar work. “Coalminer’s Daughter” is a tribute to her father, who was a coal miner. It’s a beautiful song about family, work, and tradition.
“Wake Up Call” by Mount Moriah
Mount Moriah is a country-folk band from North Carolina. “Wake Up Call” is an uptempo country song with soaring harmonies and tight instrumentation. It’s a perfect example of the band’s brand of high-energy, roots-based music.
“Blackbird” by Sarah Jarosz
Sarah Jarosz is a virtuoso musician from Texas who writes sophisticated original songs in the folk tradition. “Blackbird” is a dark and atmospheric ballad that features Jarosz’s gorgeous vocal work and intricate mandolin playing.
“Wildfire” by Bahamas
Bahamas is the solo project of Afie Jurvanen, aCanadian singer-songwriter who makes sun-drenched, laid-back acoustic music. “Wildfire” is a perfect summertime song, with its breezy melodies and easygoing lyrics about love and nature.
