The Folk

The Folk

The Folk are a UK-based all-girl popfolk act from Hertford, Britain. The group performs acoustic pop and folk with female vocals and an indie folk sound.

Line-up

The Folk consist of three members: Lucy Holmes, who writes lyrics and sings; Lauren Deakin Davies, who plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin and ukulele; and Rose Goodship, who plays ukulele and sings backing vocals. The group starts out as four members and continues as three from June 2012.

Style and influences

Their music sits between folk, indie folk and acoustic pop, with a pop-oriented approach and a strong emphasis on vocals and stringed instruments. Their stated musical interests include artists and groups such as Florence, Laura Marling, Mumfords, Bellowhead, Fleet Foxes, Foster the People and Bon Iver.

Activity and performance

The Folk play live as an acoustic act and build their repertoire around singing and multi-instrumental accompaniment. The group’s profile places them within the UK folk and popfolk scene.