Select PRESS quotes:
"a dreamland of darkness and wonder. Blending Americana, folk, metal, and punk, Insomniac Folklore present a concoction of sounds that linger with mystery." - New Noise Magazine
"Rev. Tyler Hentschel arranges and conducts darkly literary old timey music. The effect is measured and dramatic by turns. The record may come off as just slightly over the top. Not that that's a bad thing." - RaZorcake
"I have always found them to be rootsy, deep, and dark . they never really descend into the 'every song sounds the same' problem that many other dark rootsy bands fall into. Older fans should give the new direction a chance, while new fans looking for a dark, twisted, Sci-Fi meets ancient album should give it a shot." - The Phantom Tollbooth
"Insomniac Folklore might be one of the more fascinating acts I've come across in recent years. Tyler Hentschel does a good job at maintaining a sense of eerie command in his vocal style." - Tuned Up
"Insomniac Folklore's music is more than different, and it's brilliant!" - The Antidote Radio
"I find myself more enchanted by it than not. I'm not sure I've ever heard a band quite like this one, and for that alone they deserve respect." - Tuesday Morning 3am
"I give this album a 9 outta 10. It's a change but for the better. I would put it right up there with Savior Machine's Legend, it is that good." - Tofer's Take
"Hentschel's deep bass vocals bring a serious inevitable revelation to the ominous and haunting melody of the title track. Everything Will Burn is quite the bizarre and interesting concept album." - Phillycheeze's Rock and Blues Reviews
"This is a killer LP" - Kramer
"Fantastic" - George R.R. Martin
SHORT BIO:
Insomniac Folklore is art rock for everyone.
For over 2 decades they have been serving up their unique brand of theatrical post-punk in bars, theaters, coffeehouses, convention halls, rock clubs and festivals across the United States. Dancing fearlessly between the silly and the sacred, between ecstasy and existential dread, their performances invite deep energetic connections and spiritual exploration that are engaging for all, transformative for the brave!
BIO:
Founded by frontman and songwriter Tyler Hentschel in 2002, Insomniac Folklore has been more than a passion, it has been a compulsion.
From his earliest days playing folk-punk at metal shows in the logging towns of southern Oregon, Hentschel cultivated a genre-defying charisma and magnetic stage presence. The act quickly became known for its clever and engaging performances, dancing effortlessly between fierce sincerity and raucous satire.
In 2010 Hentschel met his soon-to-be-wife Adrienne Curry and her sister Amanda. Joining in on vocals and bass guitar, respectively, the two would play key roles in shaping the creative path of the band in years to come.
Through heavy touring and sonic exploration the band began incorporating elements of glam-rock and experimental metal. In 2015 the band relocated to Nashville Tennessee, where they recorded and released their 2017 record Everything Will Burn. This time in the South was blessed with eager and delightful audiences at such charming venues as Cafe Coco and the late great Exit In. Nevertheless, Hentschel and co. couldn't shake the feeling that Music City simply couldn't compare to the actual Country West, and plotted a return to their Oregon roots.
Tyler and Adrienne returned to Oregon in 2018 and continued to play as a duo. The band was reunited when Amanda and her family moved to Oregon in 2022. There they have been joined by Peter Corbin on keys and Sam Ellis on percussion.
In 2024, Insomniac Folklore recorded Hands, Lips, & Eyes live in a studio in Roseburg, Oregon.
Insomniac Folklore's dynamic, energetic process turned out to be uniquely well-suited to live recording, and the result was an album infused with a special kind of magic that took everyone by surprise. They hope to release this project on vinyl in the summer of 2025.
Insomniac Folklore continues to write and develop new material for upcoming albums and remain known for their provocative live performances.
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Insomniac Folklore has played shows with: Chelsea Wolfe, Wovenhand, Rasputina, The Fall of Troy, Never Shout Never, Nahko and medicine for the people, Jason Webley, Showbread, Joy Electric, Havalina Rail CO, CAlibretto & Many More!
Played at: Audiofeed, Comic con, SXSW, steampunk worlds fair, cornerstone, steamcon, tomfest, 319 Fest, X Fest, exit/in, Neurolux, Satyricon.
(OVER 1,000 Shows played)
SELECT Discography:
Hands, Lips & Eyes (2024)
Everything Will Burn (2017)
Scariest Thing In The Dark (2012)
A Place Where Runaways Are Not Alone (2011)
EP (2010)
LP (2010)
Oh Well (2008)
