Australian Indie Folk

Australian indie folk is a subgenre that intertwines the nuanced storytelling tradition of folk music with a contemporary indie twist, often marked by a laid-back, organic vibe reflective of Australia's diverse and scenic backdrop. Characterized by acoustic instrumentation, melodic harmonies, and an intimate vocal delivery, this genre explores themes of love, life's wanderings, and a connection to the land. It is known for its evocative, soulful narratives that resonate with a sense of authenticity and unpretentious artistry. Artists like Xavier Rudd and Angus & Julia Stone exemplify this style with their use of delicate guitar lines and earnest lyricism, while bands like The Paper Kites infuse lush, atmospheric soundscapes into the raw, emotional framework of the folk tradition, creating a unique and captivating listening experience.

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Adam Harpaz
Alexander Biggs
Angharad Drake
Angus & Julia Stone
April Maze
Boy & Bear
Bradley Stone
Calan Mai
Christopher Coleman
Cloud Control
Daggy Man
Dusty Boots
Felipe Baldomir
Georgia Fair
Grace Cummings
Grim Fawkner
Helen Shanahan
Israel Cannan
Jack Botts
Jesse Taylor
Joe Mungovan
Joel Leggett
Jordy Maxwell
Josh Lee Hamilton
Karuah
Keeley Connolly
Kyle Lionhart
Lachlan Ross
Lady Of The Sunshine
Lisa Mitchell
Luke Fox
Luke Marshall
Michael Dunstan
Mitch King
Mustered Courage
Nick Cunningham
Nick Saxon
Nigel Wearne
Owls Of The Swamp
Paddy McHugh
Pat Devlin
Pat Tierney
Patrick James
Pierce Brothers
Reuben de Melo
Sodastream
Sons Of The East
Steve Tyssen
Tasha Zappala
Tay Oskee
The Dreggs
The Middle East
The Orbweavers
The Paper Kites
Whitley
Wolf and Willow
Woodlock
Xavier Rudd
The Paper Kites
Angus & Julia Stone
Xavier Rudd
Sons Of The East
Boy & Bear
The Dreggs
Woodlock
Jack Botts
Felipe Baldomir
Tay Oskee
The Middle East
Nick Cunningham
Lisa Mitchell
Jordy Maxwell
Israel Cannan
Dusty Boots
Michael Dunstan
Kyle Lionhart
Pierce Brothers
Cloud Control
Grace Cummings
Patrick James
Mitch King
Whitley
Joel Leggett
Alexander Biggs
Reuben de Melo
Jesse Taylor
Lady Of The Sunshine
Daggy Man
Pat Tierney
Calan Mai
Nick Saxon
Georgia Fair
The Orbweavers
Joe Mungovan
Adam Harpaz
Wolf and Willow
Bradley Stone
April Maze
Josh Lee Hamilton
Mustered Courage
Helen Shanahan
Keeley Connolly
Paddy McHugh
Sodastream
Pat Devlin
Christopher Coleman
Grim Fawkner
Nigel Wearne
Luke Fox
Steve Tyssen
Angharad Drake
Karuah
Tasha Zappala
Luke Marshall
Owls Of The Swamp
Lachlan Ross