Alt-folk

Alt-folk is a genre that blends the storytelling and acoustic roots of traditional folk with alternative and indie influences, creating a rich and diverse sound. Characterized by introspective lyrics, raw and expressive vocals, and a mix of organic and experimental instrumentation, alt-folk embraces both earthy simplicity and modern production. Artists in the genre often incorporate elements of rock, country, and Americana, resulting in a dynamic range from haunting ballads to energetic, genre-defying anthems. With its blend of heartfelt songwriting and atmospheric textures, alt-folk resonates with listeners looking for authenticity and innovation.

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Album - 12 Tracks - Released June 21, 2025

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Adam Selzer
Adrian Strohm
Aingell
Apollo Flowerchild
Arrica Rose & the …’s
Austin Koukal
Austin Leonard Jones
Bad Flamingo
Billy Vicente
Blake Flattley
Blitzen Trapper
Callum Gentleman
Charlie James-Walker
Chris Bullinger
Chuck Treece
Colin Stough
Crow vs Lion
DOPE LEMON
Dark Canyon
David James Allen
Dax Warner
Dom Malin
Dustin Scarbrough
Dylan Espeseth
Eliza Thorn
Embleton
Eric Ashton Spooner
Eric James
Eric Penn
Erin Durant
Felice
Ferry Townes
Folk is People
Grand Commander
Greg Pratt
Hannah Hausman
Harper Douglas
Henry Morris
Hunter Hicks
Jacksonport
Jacob Aranda
Jacob Danielsen-Moore
Jakob Dreyer
James Low
January Man
Jared Henry
Jeff Moller
Jim Byrne
John Muir
Jon Charles Dwyer
Jordan Lee King
Julia Pratt
Kelly Boek
Kyle Stibbs
Lake Jons
Lauren Calve
Logan Farmer
Lonnie Leo
Lucette
Lucky Sonne
Luke Callen
Magoo
Mark Modarelli
Matthew Lennox
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers
Melanie Horsnell
Mike Foss
MoonEra
Mr. Husband
Mucho Panda
Nathan Xander
New Sweden
Nick Flessa
Peter Kuli
Pinehill
Remy Sher
Route 3
Shalom Gad
Shelby Stone
Shelley Short
Shlomo Franklin
Signs & Symbols
Smilo & the Ghost
Sophie Gault
Tex Crick
The Amazing Devil
The Gravel Project
The Law
The Roseline
Thunderstorm Artis
Tommy And The Fallen Horses
Tota
Trio Del Norte
Vakur Svalason
Van Plating
Wesko
West on Colfax
Willy Mason
Zeke Moon
carbeau
DOPE LEMON
Dylan Espeseth
Henry Morris
The Amazing Devil
Tota
Charlie James-Walker
Blitzen Trapper
Trio Del Norte
Grand Commander
Julia Pratt
The Law
Thunderstorm Artis
Dax Warner
Colin Stough
Vakur Svalason
Harper Douglas
Billy Vicente
Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers
Willy Mason
Wesko
Austin Koukal
Adrian Strohm
MoonEra
Bad Flamingo
Lucette
Felice
Peter Kuli
carbeau
Kyle Stibbs
Eric James
Tex Crick
Ferry Townes
Dom Malin
Eric Penn
Jakob Dreyer
Lake Jons
Jared Henry
Aingell
Chris Bullinger
Mike Foss
Matthew Lennox
Apollo Flowerchild
Jacksonport
Blake Flattley
Dustin Scarbrough
Kelly Boek
Shelby Stone
Embleton
The Roseline
Jon Charles Dwyer
Smilo & the Ghost
Austin Leonard Jones
Greg Pratt
Adam Selzer
Mr. Husband
Sophie Gault
Magoo
Shalom Gad
Erin Durant
Zeke Moon
Remy Sher
Melanie Horsnell
Chuck Treece
Eliza Thorn
Pinehill
Van Plating
Shelley Short
The Gravel Project
Nick Flessa
Shlomo Franklin
Jordan Lee King
Dark Canyon
Hunter Hicks
January Man
Luke Callen
Jacob Danielsen-Moore
David James Allen
Mucho Panda
Nathan Xander
Route 3
Jim Byrne
Logan Farmer
Jeff Moller
Crow vs Lion
Mark Modarelli
James Low
Callum Gentleman
Tommy And The Fallen Horses
Jacob Aranda
Arrica Rose & the …’s
John Muir
West on Colfax
Lucky Sonne
Lonnie Leo
Lauren Calve
Hannah Hausman
Folk is People
New Sweden
Ian Whitty And The Exchange
Eric Ashton Spooner