neofolk

Ultima Thule Awaits Isenordal (Early Song Debut)

Isenordal first wowed me on their 2019 tour with Void Omnia, which was now over four years ago (hard to believe). This Pacific Northwest doom collective’s neofolk and black metal inspired funeral doom hymns brought the downstairs SubTerranean bar venue in Chicago to a hushed and reverent silence. Now ready to unveil their third album,...

Jon Rosenthal's Top Albums of 2023

Co-Editor-in-Chief Jon Rosenthal weighs in on his favorites from 2023, including a selection of favorite demos.

Jordan Guerette (mem. Falls of Rauros) Breaks Down Forêt Endormie's New Album, "Le désespoir utopique" (Album Stream)

I’m really glad to have the opportunity to share more about Forêt Endormie‘s new album, Le désespoir utopique.  Conceptually, Le désespoir utopique came out of the idea of how some people relocate because they’re privileged, and others because they are forced to; some can’t move because of lack of privilege and others are able to...

Wind & Ice blow through Hexvessel’s "Polar Veil" (Interview)

The Hexvessel (and once DHG and Code frontman, among others) discusses the band’s seismic shift to a more black metal-oriented sound on their upcoming record, “Polar Veil,” in a new interview.

A Soft Touch On Grey Aura Mastermind Ruben Wijlacker's IJdelheid

Dutch metal avant-gardist Ruben Wijlacker’s IJdelheid project’s dark folk musings starkly contrast against his main metal band on its second album.

Screaming Bloody Oranges, Episode #24: Tenhi's "Valkama" and the Passage of Time

We talked to Ilmari and Tyko from Finnish progressive folk troupe Tenhi about their new album and how long it took to get to this point.

Tir and Thomas Helm's "C'Est La Fin (Part I)" Recalls A Bygone Era (Early Song Debut)

Recalling Ulver’s second album and Empyrium’s mid-era, Tir’s dark, neoclassical guitar music recalls a time of whimsy and legends.

Haavard Creates Mesmerizing Instrumental Folk Tunes On His Debut Solo Album (Interview)

Former Ulver and Satyricon guitarist Håvard “Haavard” Jørgensen released his debut full-length album last November — Kelley Simms talked with this musician about his return to the “Kveldssanger” sound (with a modern twist).

Serpentent Ponders Death On "The Fountainhead Of Fire" (Video Premiere + Interview)

Chamber folk artist Serpentent’s Anne K. O’Neill discusses the end, and the end of the end, in a new interview. Stream “The Fountainhead Of Fire” ahead of “Mother Of Light'”s release.

Traditions, Mysticism, and Legends on MOSAIC's "HEIMATSPUK" (Full Album Stream + Interview)

MOSAIC mastermind Martin van Valkenstijn discusses the inspirations behind the band’s new album “HEIMATSPUK” in a new interview. Stream “Heimatspuk” in full ahead of its release.
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