Folktronica

Folktronica[1] is a genre of music comprising various elements of folk music and electronica, often featuring uses of acoustic instruments – especially stringed instruments – and incorporating hip hop, electronic or dance rhythms, although it varies based on influences and choice of sounds.[1][2] The Ashgate Research Companion to Popular Musicology describes folktronica as "a catch-all [term] for all manner of artists who have combined mechanical dance beats with elements of acoustic rock or folk."[3]

"Folktronic" redirects here. For the Momus album, see Folktronic (album).

Folktronica
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins1980s
Typical instruments
Other topics

History

Folktronica or Electrofolk first came about with the introduction of mechanical electronic drums in the 1980s. Early examples of the genre are Joni Mitchell's 1985 album Dog Eat Dog and Shona Laing's 1987 album South.

References
  1. Smyth, David (23 April 2004). "Electrifying folk: Folktronica, new folk, fuzzy folk – call it what you will. Laptops are replacing lutes to create a whole new sound", Evening Standard, p. 31.
  2. Empire, Kitty (27 April 2003). "Up front on the verge: Four Tet, aka Kieran Hebden", The Observer, p. 14.
  3. Scott, Derek B. (ed.) (2016). The Ashgate Research Companion to Popular Musicology. Abingdon, UK: Routledge. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-7546-6476-5.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)


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