The Aspen Tradition

At The Aspen Tradition, we believe that magic speaks through more than just ritual — it hums through our headphones, dances through melodies, and whispers through the lyrics that linger in our minds. Music is memory. Music is myth. And music can be a spell.

This post explores artists who infuse their songs with Wiccan, Pagan, and mystical themes — not through chant or traditional invocations, but through pop, folk, rock, and the wild in-between. You may already know some. You might meet new ones. Either way, these are artists worth listening to with intention.

🔮 S.J. Tucker — Pagan Folk / Mythpunk

S.J. Tucker’s Witch’s Rune is a melodic invocation of intention and reverence, rooted in traditional Wiccan text:

“Darksome night and shining moon / Hearken ye our Witch’s Rune.”

Her playful, fierce catalog bridges ritual and rebellion — equally suited for circle casting or moonlit dancing.

🐉 Damh the Bard — Druidic Folk / Pagan Rock

A master bard of modern Pagan music, Damh’s lyrics are mythic and devotional. From Antlered Crown and Standing Stone:

“I am lover, I am father / I am Horned God and King.”

And in Things I Believe, he reminds us:

“I believe in love and kindness, and that all life should be adored.”

His work echoes the Aspen Tradition’s heart: reverent, ethical, and joyful.

🧚 Emerald Rose — Celtic Folk Rock / Pagan Pop

Emerald Rose brings lighthearted storytelling to Pagan music, like in the beloved Fairies Stole My Keys:

“Fairies stole my keys, took my wallet and my pride / Left me singing on the roadside with the stars as my guide.”

It’s mystical mischief with a bard’s wink — reminding us that not all spiritual lessons wear a serious face. For those who enjoy some table-top role play, be sure to check out “Never Split the Party”.

🌍 Karliene — Fantasy Ballads / Goddess Devotion

Karliene’s Mother Earth channels animist reverence through rich, cinematic voice:

“Mother Earth / Can you feel her heartbeat / Beneath your feet?”

Her music feels like wind in the trees — grounding, mournful, and mythic.

🔥 Kerli — Witch Pop / Electropop

Kerli’s Spirit Animal balances dreamlike imagery with magical identity:

“You are the child of the moon
You are the ruler of the sun”

Her aesthetic is bold, elemental, and deeply personal — ideal for seekers walking the edge of tradition and transformation.

🌬️ Aurora — Art Pop / Elemental Wonder

Aurora sings of the chaos and beauty of being alive. From Runaway to Through the Eyes of a Child, she carries the energy of mythic innocence and raw nature:

“I’m the sun, I’m the moon / I am everything between.”

A perfect soundtrack for devotional dance, liminal rituals, or the emotional turning of seasons.

🕯️ Inkubus Sukkubus — Pagan Rock / Gothic Folk

While some tracks lean provocative, Wiccan Lullaby reveals the gentler side of their magical muse:

“Sleep now my child, the stars are your crown / The moon is your guardian, the night wraps around.”

It’s a rare moment of gothic softness — maternal, sacred, and spellbound.

Some other artists to check out in no particular order:

Dar Williams
Blackmore’s Night
Loreena McKennitt
A Perfect Circle
Sully Erna
New Year’s Day
Florence + The Machine
Bambie Thug
Indigo Girls
Heilung
Wardruna
Type O Negative
Emilie Autumn
Nightwish

🔁 What’s On Your Sacred Playlist?

We’ve offered a few gems from our musical grimoire — now we want to hear yours. What songs stir your soul? Which artists soundtrack your spells, meditations, or car rides under a full moon?

Drop your favorite mystical musicians in the comments and let’s build a playlist worthy of our shared path.