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Posts By Mark Ottarp

Divine Ancestry:
The Power of 222

March 19, 2023 — Examining and reflecting on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences will gain insight into your mental and emotional state. Often called introspection, it is a way of looking inward and can be used as a tool for self-improvement, personal growth, and developing self-awareness.

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Full Moon Fortnight:
Týr, Bjarla, Wardruna, Virrentakoja and more

February 1, 2022 — We are already a month into the new year and artists slinging neofolk and metal have already proven they aim to give their all in the current sun orbit. The previous ‘Fullmoon Fortnight’ was brimming with great songs, and we are delighted to report the new moon is shining just as brightly with new releases by Wardruna, Bjarla, Dreyma, Faun, and more.

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Final 2021 Weekly Roundup: Tributes to Winter, The Witcher, and Genghis Khan

December 26, 2021 — The year may be coming to a close, but that does not mean the distinct sounds of neofolk and folk metal will be taking a break. We were expecting another slow week as this is our final weekly roundup for the year, but lo and behold, we were greeted by a myriad of releases that provide all sorts of galder-chants and metal-making rune magic.

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Weekly Roundup: Sowulo’s Big Week, Volbeat; Nattramn Launch New Albums

December 12, 2021 — There’s nothing quite like kicking back with a Yuletide drink and the intoxicating sounds of neofolk. Well, unless you are fueling your day with a jolt of caffeine and folk metal — either way, this week’s roundup is brimming with audio choices to accompany either scenario. Artists like Sowulo and Hellung topped the media circuit this week as new albums, new tracks, and even exciting new announcements gave neofolk fans something to revel over.

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