Since the 1970s a genre of "contemporary folk", fueled by new singer-songwriters, has continued to make the coffee-house circuit and keep the tradition of acoustic non-classical music alive in the United States. Such artists include Chris Castle, Steve Goodman, and John Prine. While from London The Pogues and Ireland The Corrs brought traditional tunes back into the album charts.
Hauntingly beautiful alternative pop song with lyrics written about the Wicca religion / spirituality. Sang by YouTuber and author Mandi See. Great for projects requiring a dark, alternative approach. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A great sounding and beautiful ballad featuring acoustic guitar and female vocal harmonies looking at love and hopes for the future and always trying to find your own patch of blue sky on a rainy day, Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Contemporary Folk Americana music with a positive upbeat tempo. Acoustic Guitar with Accordion carrying melody. Features Banjo, Leslie Organ, and overall happy feel. Birds in background with outdoorsy atmosphere. Positive feeling with optimistic outcome. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Cry in your beer, country love song about unrequited love. Sort of a love letter to a woman who no longer cares. George Jones style lyric and a country blues accompaniment. The narrator promises to stay true to the woman who no longer wants him. In the vein of "She Thinks I Still Care" or the like.. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
folk song about an Irish lad who defies the wishes of his religious parents and goes to America to play in a country band! Earnest story song a la Whiskeytown with catchy hook, acoustic guitar and vocal only. Perfect for film, soundtrack, phone on hold, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Uplifting and inspiring environmental-theme song; children's voices used in chorus; lyric content suitable for children, family and adult themes; children's voices sing "please fix our world while there's still a chance"; excellent theme for environmentally-oriented films; high as #7 foreign radio. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Patriotic, grateful, sincere Folk Country song feat. acoustic guitars, harmonica, and male vocals. Fitting for themes like rural country scenarios: truck driving, fishing, drinking/taverns, celebrating and more. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A very light and positive track, but in a mellow and thoughtful way. Acoustic guitars, piano and light strings combine Folk / Acoustica with Ambient and Light Pop to create a friendly, woozy and cosy groove, with a slightly introspective mood. Good for thoughtful films and messages with that "human" Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
The title explains the track perfectly. It starts off a little spacey and reflective but soon moves into a spacious but happy vibe. This track says let's look back with fondness but also move on with the day in a happy way. The track builds nice with breaks for television commercial uses. Wholesome, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A song about the power of community working together, caring about the well-being of all its neighbors and global citizens. This song would work well in heartwarming documentaries, stories of triumph or tragedy, even advertisements or public service announcements. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Influenced by the classic acoustic blues players of America but bringing a unique and distinctive British twist to his compositions, this song is ideally suited to American Film, TV or Radio productions requiring a rootsy Americana feel. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Reminiscing about the old town in Indonesia. Features an Indonesian chorus. Slow, acoustic guitar with supporting percussion. Returning home after 40 years to see your childhood memories have changed. Life goes on. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Male Vocal version of a fun old song from the 30s and 40s, Americana roots music. Perfect country documentary of simpler times in America when cowboys were everywhere, romantic comedy, American history, stories of the southwest and western themes. Written in 1884 and now in the Public Domain. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Mid-Tempo contemporary British folk song with intrictate finger-style guitar, male vocals and electric piano additions with ethereal mystical lyrical content reminiscent of some native american philosophies of creation and life, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A bouncy and happy mix of fingerpicked acoustic guitar and ukulele. Feeling good! Easy times, making it through the day. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Unique hypnotic round with rhythmical repetitive lyrics and lush ethereal harmonies blend into a message of new beginnings. Driven by guitars, keyboards, bass, drums, shaker. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Soulful and sweet ballad with female vocal, pop, blues, folk, jazz, road song, Los Angeles, New York. All about shaking off the blues and going to LA to start a new life and new hope, while memories replay themselves as she travels across the states. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Melancholy Male Vocalist singing about the love lost, but still feeling fine. Sounds like Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
An emotional moving instrumental track that sounds like Ray Lamontagne. It has strummed acoustic guitar, drums and a touch of ethereal effects and piano. Could work great for a scene that's introspective, sad, or needs a sense of longing, saying goodbye or with a character deep in thought. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Upbeat contemporary folk guitar song about the mysteries of dreams made real and the darkness that can surround us all during sleep or imaginings played with precise acoustic finger-styling and with male vocals, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Pleasant and lighthearted with acoustic folk elements, featuring gentle piano and acoustic guitar that create a reflective, comforting mood. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Soft and lilting contemporary folk song about actions and consequences loves and regrets and the dangers of placing actions before thoughts without giving full consideration to the possible effects on other people, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Folky, harmonious Country-Folk with male vocals and guitars, mid-fast tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, outback, hunting, Indian country. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Reflective song in the style of Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen about getting older and feeling you’ve missed your chance. Male lead Vocals with acoustic guitar and piano, features plaintive harmonica solos, Montage for disgraced or departing politician in News story or documentary. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Sweet guitar bass organ & drums with an occasional harmonica solo. Carefree folksy mood. For mellow relaxing rides, westerns, prairies, open spaces. Travel, road trip, family & children wholesome theme song, intro for film or TV show. Lazy, small town rural feeling. Southern, laidback & innocent. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
No matter how you live it, life is uncertain. This song was written after my daughter nearly died at age 20. We can't run away from what life may throw at us, but we can look it in the face with courage and faith. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Dreamy and floating with acoustic folk elements, featuring bright acoustic guitar, delicate piano and flute that create a calm, sincere mood. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A moody instrumental with a hooky chorus. The song features an acoustic guitar rhythm accompanied by drums, congos, piano and a retro, Leslie-like clavinet. It's reminiscent of Zero 7 with a little more of an acoustic feel. This song can help deliver against emotionally uplifting scenes. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Modern acoustic piece with a dreamy, melancholic sound. Simple guitar accompanied by piano, bells, strings etc. Emotional, reflective and tender. Sounds like Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine, Ingrid Michaelson and similar singer-songwriters. Great for film and TV dramas, TV commercials and documentaries. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Thoughtful, melancholy Male Vocalist singing about how death comes to all people. Supported by both Acoustic and Electric Guitars, and Electric Bass and Drums. Sounds like Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Upbeat, smooth, sincere Country Folk music with acoustic guitars, violin, mandolin, and male vocals. Fitting for themes like bars/taverns, drinking, dancing, romance/flirting and more. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Acoustic guitars, subtle strings and light, sparkling melodies. This mid-tempo track is good for anything natural and down to earth, combining a folky feel with a sort of light acoustic rock arrangement. Good for nature and the outdoors, family and friendships, storytelling and commercials. Slight c, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A great sounding and beautiful ballad featuring intricate finger-style acoustic guitar and expressive male vocals expressing love that will last forever despite the obstacles that life and living put in your way, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A fun, upbeat indie folk rock track. The chorus lifts up an even note with peppy claps and electric guitar. Caring, friendly and light hearted. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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