The Groove

The greatest neofolk artists of all time

6 artists ranked by the Groove — music.nw’s own measure of renown. Not an opinion, a fact computed from the record. Why?

This board is decided by who has rated so far. That is not a verdict on this corner of the record — it is the shape of who has voted. Rate what you love and the number moves.

No. 1

Swans

United States of America · 1982– · experimental rock

5.975

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2 Andrew Bird

United States of America · 1973– · baroque pop 1.100

3 Myrkur

Denmark · 1985– · folk 0.720

4 Wardruna

Norway · 2003– · folk 0.663

5 Bat for Lashes

United Kingdom · 1979– · indie rock 0.350

Joni Mitchell

Canada · 1943– · folk 0.317