Anti-folk

Anti-folk is a genre of music related to punk rock. It originated in the mid 1980's in New York City and has witnessed significant evolution. Anti-folk has its roots in punk rock, and is still considered by many to be an active subgenre within that scene. By a loose definition, Anti-folk combines the raw, abrasive and frequently politically charged attitudes of the punk scene, and the soulful sounds of the popular hippie tradition. Anti-folk, as pioneered by Beck on albums such as Mellow Gold and Stereopathetic Soulmanure, mixes the musical style of folk music with ironic and often nonsensical lyrics. Anti-folk takes the earnestness of politically charged '60s folk music and subverts it into something completely different: music that sounds raw and authentic, but also fun to listen to. The Moldy Peaches, Ani DiFranco and Beck are considered influential artists in this genre, primarily responsible for the popularity of this genre. Contemporary anti-folk music is popular in many parts of United States and has also broke the scene in Europe. The New York City anti-folk scene mostly revolves around the Rough Trade label, home to The Moldy Peaches and other anti-folk superstars. Some Anti-folk bandss and artists:

• Ani DiFranco\n* The Baptist Generals \n* Beck\n* Billy Bragg\n* Brer Brian\n* Centromatic\n* Cheese On Bread\n* G. Lucas Crane Vs. Non-Horse\n* Dufus\n* Filthy Pedro\n* Calvin Johnson\n* Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend\n* Lach\n* Jeffrey Lewis\n* Little Grizzly\n* Ish Marquez\n* Michelle Shocked\n* The Moldy Peaches\n* Phranc\n* The Plastic Assassins\n* Prewar Yardsale\n* Grey Revell\n* Son Volt\n* Turner Cody\n* Ugly Cassanova\n* Uncle Tupelo\n* The Waco Brothers\n* The Washington Squares

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