Boiled in Lead

# Boiled in Lead

Boiled in Lead is a Minneapolis-based ensemble that has been pioneering a distinctive fusion of traditional folk music with punk and electronic elements since 1983. Their "rock 'n' reel" approach synthesizes archival folk traditions with alternative-rock energy, drawing comparisons to Fairport Convention's electrified folk sound. The band's influential debut album earned critical acclaim for its innovative blend of punk urgency and folk authenticity.

The group's sonic palette extends far beyond Western traditions, incorporating Russian, Turkish, Bulgarian, Scottish, Vietnamese, Hungarian, African, klezmer, and Romani musical elements into their arrangements. This global approach to folk-punk has positioned Boiled in Lead as one of America's most important bands bridging traditional music and modern alternative scenes, expanding the possibilities of how electronic and acoustic instrumentation can reimagine world music traditions.