Never afraid to sail against the wind, Folkknot crafts enchanting folk-rock escapism that harks at the essence of folk storytelling elements from yesteryear. Captained by frontman Grey Hyatt’s vivid songwriting & lucid vision for his songs, Folkknot’s eclectic instrumentation provides a lush soundscape that brings their songs & stories to life. 

Folkknot formed in January 2020 when founders Grey & Marcos met at a night chemistry lab on campus at Wake Forest University. The band recorded humble demo records and performed in local bars as a trio until early 2024 when a six-man lineup coalesced as they released their debut studio record "All Good Things". Consisting of accordion, violin, piano, guitar, upright bass, drums, and three-part vocal harmonies, the expanded lineup began touring regionally in the southeast on the back of their new record. The band will return to the studio in the fall of 2025 with plans to turn their early demos into a new double record in 2026.

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Folkknot - Seaworthy folk-rock escapism out of Greensboro, North Carolina

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What people are saying.

  • "The band has outdone themselves here. It's not appropriate to just talk about demos . The instrumentation is too sophisticated. As mentioned, a good liquor and plenty of time are recommended for this."

    — PopMonitor

  • "Songs employing vivid storytelling, steeped in maritime and natural settings"

    — - YES! Weekly

  • "Expansive melodies and clever lyrics"

    —  PopMonitor

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