About Freak folk
Freak folk is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of psychedelic folk.
From Wikipedia
Freak folk is a subgenre of psychedelic folk associated with the 2000s New Weird America movement and used to describe the work of artists such as Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, Animal Collective, and Adem. The term "freak folk" had been in informal use for decades before solidifying into a genre in the mid-2000s. The label was rejected by many of the contemporary artists whose music it was applied to.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Freak folk.
- ↑ psychedelic folk
Frequently asked questions
What is Freak folk?
Freak folk is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of psychedelic folk.
Where and when did Freak folk originate?
Freak folk originated in United States in the 1990s.