The following samples are "modern folk" influenced, though not all drawn influence from modern music.  You could argue "folk" isn't even the right word anymore.

Folk Rock Sample - For the Love of Pete by Bardo Microtone

(Bandcamp | YouTube)
​Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by James Seabrook

​Alternative Folk Sample - Tall Buildings by Shaun Bosch

(Tidal | Spotify | YouTube | Music Video)
Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by James Seabrook

​Folk R&B Sample - Las Vegas by The Narrators

Piano Ballad Sample - Dancing in the Rain by The Narrators

(Not available online)
Recorded & Mixed by James Seabrook
Mastered by Jamie Sitar
​Assisted by Jorg Gergis

​Folk Pop Sample - Throwing Sparks by Shaun Bosch

​​Folk Rock Sample - Holding On by Shaun Bosch

​(Tidal | Spotify | YouTube)
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by James Seabrook