Folklore

Conceived and recorded in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, 'Folklore' represents a significant artistic pivot, trading pop spectacle for an atmospheric, indie-folk soundscape of piano, guitar, and strings, developed remotely with producers Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff. The album's songwriting shifts from autobiography to fictional narratives, exploring themes of escapism, nostalgia, and romanticism through intricate, third-person character arcs. This surprise-released album earned widespread critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and restrained production, ultimately winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and cementing its status as a defining work of the period.