filk
what it is
Filk is a subgenre of folk music that originated within science fiction and fantasy fandom, where the lyrics revolve around subjects of interest to the fandom community—science fiction and fantasy, but also pop culture, technology, and any other topic that captures the singer's interest. Filk is usually performed at science fiction conventions, sometimes through stage performances, but more commonly in filk circles, where participants share songs at late-night sing-alongs.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make filk a playlist
turn these 13 artists into something you can press play on.
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questions
What is filk?
Filk is a subgenre of folk music that originated within science fiction and fantasy fandom, where the lyrics revolve around subjects of interest to the fandom community—science fiction and fantasy, but also pop culture, technology, and any other topic that captures the singer's interest. Filk is usually performed at science fiction conventions, sometimes through stage performances, but more commonly in filk circles, where participants share songs at late-night sing-alongs.
What are good filk albums to start with?
Try Songs for Sad Trolls by phemiec, Avalon Is Risen by Leslie Fish, The Cauldron Born by Damh the Bard, and The Road to Santiago by Heather Dale.
Who are some women making filk?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/filk/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making filk, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22