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“When I first moved to London, there was talk of a folk revival, with annoying names like nu-folk that made me feel slightly ill.” quote by Johnny Flynn
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“When I first moved to London, there was talk of a folk revival, with annoying names like nu-folk that made me feel slightly ill.”

Johnny Flynn

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast, 2020

The speaker expresses disdain for the commercialized label "nu-folk" and its pretentiousness.

In simple terms: Dislikes trendy folk branding.

Key Takeaway

Avoid buzzword labels.

Themes

music criticism authenticity culture perception identity

Mood

skeptical irritated

Type

critical observational

When to use this quote

  • music reviews
  • artist interviews
  • industry panels

Key Concepts

folk revival branding genre labeling cultural trends

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do labels shape your music taste?
  • Can authenticity exist within a marketed genre?
A Different Perspective

Labels can oversimplify diverse music scenes.

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