Ectofolk

Ectofolk is a genre characterized by introspective, emotionally charged songwriting and soaring vocal melodies, often accompanied by acoustic instrumentation such as piano, guitar, and strings. Emerging in the 1990s, ectofolk drew from folk, rock, and pop traditions, with artists pushing the boundaries of lyrical honesty and sonic experimentation. This era saw a surge in popularity, with ectofolk artists resonating with a generation seeking authenticity and depth in music. Culturally, ectofolk provided a platform for female artists to express themselves candidly, tackling themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. While related to indie folk and adult contemporary, ectofolk's distinctive blend of vulnerability, poetic lyrics, and atmospheric soundscapes sets it apart, making it a unique and captivating genre that continues to inspire and influence contemporary music.

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Butcher Holler
Album - 15 Tracks - Released November 15, 2024

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10,000 Maniacs
Aimee Mann
Amy Ray
Amy Speace
Ana Egge
Ani DiFranco
Anna Nalick
Antje Duvekot
Aoife O'Donovan
Beth Orton
Brandi Carlile
Bruce Cockburn
Carrie Newcomer
Catie Curtis
Cheryl Wheeler
Cowboy Junkies
Dar Williams
Deb Talan
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
Eilen Jewell
Eva Cassidy
Girlyman
I'm With Her
Indigo Girls
Ingrid Michaelson
Jane Siberry
Jewel
Joan Osborne
John Gorka
Kate Wolf
Kathleen Edwards
Kim Richey
Kris Delmhorst
Lisa Loeb
Liz Phair
Lori McKenna
Lucy Kaplansky
Lynn Miles
Mark Erelli
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Mary Gauthier
Meg Hutchinson
Melissa Etheridge
Mindy Smith
Nanci Griffith
Natalie Merchant
Neko Case
Nina Storey
Patty Griffin
Pieta Brown
Po' Girl
Priscilla Ahn
Richard Shindell
Rosie Thomas
Sara Bareilles
Sara Watkins
Sarah Harmer
Sarah Jarosz
Sarah McLachlan
Shannon McNally
Shawn Colvin
Shelby Lynne
The Be Good Tanyas
The Wailin' Jennys
The Weepies
Tori Amos
Tracy Grammer
Vienna Teng
Sara Bareilles
Brandi Carlile
Sarah McLachlan
Ingrid Michaelson
Jewel
Indigo Girls
Eva Cassidy
Tori Amos
Melissa Etheridge
Natalie Merchant
Joan Osborne
10,000 Maniacs
Sarah Jarosz
Aoife O'Donovan
Lisa Loeb
The Be Good Tanyas
The Weepies
Deb Talan
Cowboy Junkies
Anna Nalick
Neko Case
Shelby Lynne
Liz Phair
Priscilla Ahn
Aimee Mann
Patty Griffin
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Sara Watkins
Eilen Jewell
The Wailin' Jennys
Shawn Colvin
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
Bruce Cockburn
Ani DiFranco
Lori McKenna
I'm With Her
Nanci Griffith
Beth Orton
Pieta Brown
Mary Gauthier
Kathleen Edwards
Dar Williams
Vienna Teng
Rosie Thomas
Mindy Smith
Amy Speace
Sarah Harmer
Jane Siberry
Kate Wolf
Amy Ray
Tracy Grammer
John Gorka
Carrie Newcomer
Cheryl Wheeler
Kim Richey
Shannon McNally
Lucy Kaplansky
Po' Girl
Richard Shindell
Kris Delmhorst
Ana Egge
Antje Duvekot
Meg Hutchinson
Lynn Miles
Girlyman
Catie Curtis
Nina Storey
Mark Erelli