SomaFM Folk Forward

This stream carries Folk Forward, SomaFM's channel of indie folk, alt-folk and the occasional folk classic. The music centres on acoustic guitars, banjos, warm harmonies and honest songwriting, drawing from modern bands that have updated the tradition as well as from the older recordings that inspired them. The mood moves from gentle and reflective to upbeat and foot-tapping, with a blend of well-known names and new discoveries.

SomaFM is an independent, listener-supported internet radio station that has broadcast from San Francisco since 1999 and plays no commercials. Its folk programming is chosen by humans who love the genre, with a deliberate eye on contemporary artists who push it forward. This entry is the AAC version at 128 kbps, a more modern codec than MP3 that delivers clearer sound at the same bitrate and is supported by current browsers and phones. The artist and title are displayed in the player as each song changes. RadioKite also lists the MP3 version of the same channel and a separate Folk Forward entry, which play the same programme, so you can choose whichever suits your device and connection. You can add it to your favourites.