Folk-inspired music has a warmth that feels instantly familiar. Its acoustic simplicity, cosines, and heartfelt authenticity make it a go-to soundtrack for videos, vlogs, podcasts, and marketing campaigns all year round. And when the holiday season arrives, folk and Christmas fit together perfectly like hot chocolate and marshmallows.

If you’re a content creator, RouteNote Licensing has a wonderful collection of folk-flavoured Christmas tracks ready to bring some seasonal magic to your projects. From acoustic takes on timeless holiday classics to original, winter-inspired vocal pieces, we’ve got everything you need to elevate your festive content. And to get you started, here are three favourite folky Christmas picks.

Laura Durdey: Christmas by the bay

A warm, communal folk gathering led by singer Laura Durdey, this track has all the makings of a modern Christmas classic. Its cosy, organic charm is topped off with a delightfully tipsy-sounding chorus of la-la-las toward the end. With lyrics about escaping to a quiet seaside bay on Christmas Day, it’s a perfect match for coastal content or anything with a windswept, festive shoreline vibe.

God rest ye merry Gentlemen: Classic Christmas carols

A timeless classic here played exquisity on an acoustic guitar and mandolin. The folky fingerpicking ventures into slightly jazzy territory with some of it’s chordal choices. So you get the acoustic warmth of folk blended with a hint of jazzy sophistication. As it’s an instrumental this will layer under any content and with its minor key playing it has the potential to give a deep emotional resinence to your production.

This timeless classic is performed beautifully here on acoustic guitar and mandolin. The folk-inspired fingerpicking gently ventures into jazzy territory through its interesting chord choices. It blends rustic warmth with a touch of sophistication, and as it’s an instrumental, it sits effortlessly beneath any type of content. its use of minor-key melodies bring with them a rich emotional depth that can really help elevate your production.

Will Taylor/Karen Mal: The Angel Gabriel

Finaly, this original track inspired by the Angel Gabriel, transports you straight to medieval times with its old-world folk sound. Christmas is steeped in tradition, and medieval-style melodies have long been woven into the season’s musical tapestry. With structural echoes of I Saw Three Ships, this piece carries unmistakably festive energy without having to lean too heavily on the obvious. If you’re after a more subtle seasonal flavour that feels timeless, this one is an excellent choice.

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