psychedelic folk
what it is
Psychedelic folk or psych folk is a music genre that originated in the 1960s through the blending of folk music and psychedelic rock or psychedelic pop. Psychedelic folk generally favors acoustic instrumentation although it often incorporates other instrumentation and chanting. Early music and ethnic music influences are often found.
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What is psychedelic folk?
Psychedelic folk or psych folk is a music genre that originated in the 1960s through the blending of folk music and psychedelic rock or psychedelic pop. Psychedelic folk generally favors acoustic instrumentation although it often incorporates other instrumentation and chanting. Early music and ethnic music influences are often found.
What are good psychedelic folk albums to start with?
Try Mount Eerie by The Microphones, Inca Ore / Grouper by Grouper, First Utterance by Comus, and Front Row Seat To Earth by Weyes Blood.
Who are some women making psychedelic folk?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/psychedelic-folk/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making psychedelic folk, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20