Folktales

Released in April 2022, Folktales serves as a definitive statement for BUNT.'s signature 'folk house' sound. While the German artist had been building a following through remixes and singles, this seven-track collection solidified the aesthetic of using folk instruments - specifically the banjo and harmonica - as the primary melodic drivers in a house music context. The album arrived just as the 'stutter house' trend began to gain traction, though Folktales leans more heavily into the Americana and indie-folk influences of the early 2010s (reminiscent of Avicii's 'True' era or Mumford & Sons) than the glitchier side of the genre. Critically, the album was noted for its high production values and its ability to translate the intimacy of folk storytelling into a high-energy dance format. It remains a cornerstone of the 'folk-house' micro-genre, characterized by its travel-centric themes and euphoric, festival-ready arrangements.