Analysis of Artist

Jerry Folk

Gerard Folkestad Taylor, aka Jerry Folk is a Norway-bred 19-year-old DJ/producer who writes his own tracks as well as working with Baby Bash, Oh Wonder, Chromeo, ZZ Ward and Suga Suga remixing their tracks at the forefront of the deep disco scene whilst also receiving millions of plays on his SoundCloud page.

The genre of his music isn’t specifically identified but is classed as house with a blend of indie, disco, funk, R&B. Dance music is undergoing a transformation at the current moment where genres that seemed experimental or underground at one point are now being mixed and matched with other popular genres by young producers in search of their niche sound in saturating markets.

Jerry Folk has caught the attention of the masses. There has been a gap between indie-alternative space and dance music. Many people like the organic nature of indie tunes, but danceability of house, disco, and other electronically created genres is also appealing. Balancing low-key vibe and an infectious energy, Jerry Folk music style is the perfect inbetween, bridging the gap. He continues to develop his skills and surprise his fans each time he releases one of his eclectic productions demonstrating versatility of musical outputs.