Indie Folk

Indie folk is a genre characterized by its earthy, introspective sound, often featuring acoustic instrumentation, sparse arrangements, and emotive, storytelling-driven lyrics. Emerging in the early 2000s, indie folk evolved from the folk revival of the 1960s and 1990s, incorporating elements of indie rock, psychedelia, and electronic music. The genre's heyday was marked by the mid-2000s to mid-2010s, with a proliferation of artists championing a DIY ethos and lo-fi production. Indie folk's cultural significance lies in its ability to capture the zeitgeist of a generation, exploring themes of introspection, nostalgia, and social commentary. With its minimalist approach and emphasis on songcraft, indie folk distinguishes itself from other folk styles, sharing sonic affinities with chamber folk, psychedelic rock, and singer-songwriter traditions. Its intimacy and emotional resonance have captivated audiences, fostering a devoted following and influencing a new wave of folk-infused genres.

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Single - Released January 17, 2025

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49 Winchester
Aludra
Annie Omalley
Anup Kunwar
AudioGust
BORJA
Beach Cowboys
Black Lilys
Bunny
Callie Rose
Carl Dwight
Cedric Noel
Charlie Houston
Claire Willis
Cleffy
Cloudy Parallels
Colby Lee Swift
Colt Graves
EARTH TO EMILY
Elliot Greer
Esly Juarez
EtaCas
Finding Mero
Fust
Gabi Hartmann
Goober Beatz
Gus
Hannah Storm
House of Hamill
I'm With Her
James Vincent McMorrow
Jed Baruelo
Kaeto
Kashbocks
Kathryn Mohr
Lail Arad
Laura Lederer
Lauren Archer
Lelo
Logan Priest
Lola Jane
Louie's Tapes
Lucy Gaffney
Luther Russell
Lydia the Bard
Mali Obomsawin
Marce Ferrace
Mateo Hill
Michael Marcagi
Mikael Belkher
MissYou
Mitch Dillon's Compulsive Ramblers
Mol Sullivan
Muireann Bradley
Nate Zeth
Nathan Evans
Nino Lucarelli
Noah Floersch
Oliver River
Rachel Hardy
Re:um
Reiny
SLOE JACK
Samantha Ebert
Sasha Yates
Shakey Graves
Slacker Jack's
Slow Coast
Soren Bryce
Sterling Elza
Strangers on a Bench
Surrounded By Capybaras
TENTS
The Fine Vines
The National
The Tambourine Social
The Thirsty River
Thom Southern
Tom Rogers Band
Tomi Nordlund & Syvä Joki
Valexa Daya
Vanessa Peters
Vegas Demilo
Vienna Vienna
Villa Scandal
Waves_On_Waves
Wil
Wild
Will Stratton
Will Swinton
aeseaes
bashful
heyden
leah julia
littlehouse
maybealice
sadHAPPY
sleepy dude
yung kai
Маша Кондратенко
Bernadya
Bon Iver
Lord Huron
Leon Bridges
Patrick Watson
Novo Amor
Michael Marcagi
yung kai
Gregory Alan Isakov
RJ Pasin
The Paper Kites
Caamp
Paul
Good Neighbours
Hollow Coves
Bunny
Zartmann
Ocie Elliott
Angus & Julia Stone
José González
Nathan Evans
The National
Sai Abhyankkar
Ben Howard
Ray LaMontagne
Olivia
Evan Honer
Iron & Wine
10CM
Lake Street Dive
Fleet Foxes
Tomo
Ichiss
DOPE LEMON
RY X
Brandi Carlile
Nate Traveller
Diegote
Giant Rooks
49 Winchester
The Avett Brothers
First Aid Kit
Leo Rizzi
sombr
Chris de Sarandy
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Anaïs Mitchell
Shakey Graves
Shy Smith
Band of Horses
Drumla
Shaya Zamora
Lone Tusker
Arash Buana
Old Sea Brigade
honestav
Abel Balder
Sail North
Fink
Julia DiGrazia
Blanco White
Lost Ways
soffie
Mela Bedel
Janet Redger
Bahamas
Dimas M
Velu
Mon Rovîa
Edith Whiskers
Rast
Cleffy
Fruit Bats
Charlie Cunningham
Radical Face
Richard Carter
ROYA
Willow Avalon
Trampled by Turtles
Sawyer Hill
SERA
Natalie Taylor
James Vincent McMorrow
Oaks
Phix
Victor Ray
Nick Mulvey
Frazey Ford
Old Crow Medicine Show
Seph Schlueter
Catching Sunrises
Dekker
Zooey Deschanel
Archer Marsh
Nathaniel Rateliff
The Civil Wars
Wicker Whales
Lily Meola
Malmö 040
Sondae