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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Between You and Me
Album - 10 Tracks - Released August 29, 2025

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Anna Serierse
Annie Omalley
Anthony Lazaro
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Aspen Kartier
Ben Cold
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Campfire Sounds
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Cooza
Dean Johnson
Dylan Cotrone
Elin Porsinger
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Emmeline
Enluv
Esbie Fonte
Eve Adams
Flyte
French For Rabbits
Gaston
Georgia Harmer
Goober Beatz
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Henrik
Howiewonder
Huzzy Haze
I la Católica
Jake Luke
Jason LaPierre
Jay Irvine
Jessica Breanne
Joey Montclair
Jolé
Jonas Conner
Lennie Weston
Levi Foster
Lia Pappas-Kemps
Lizzie Morgan
Long Lost Brothers
MARION
Madison Cunningham
Mae Powell
Mal
Marea Tranquila
Mark Limacher
Michael Carreon
Mindme
Mumble Tide
Nandah
Nate Traveller
Niall Mutter
Oaks
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Palma
Pamela Elaine
Patrick Wolf
Paul
Peter McPoland
Re:um
Runnner
Sai Abhyankkar
Sail North
Scott Lavene
Sleep On A Dream
Sleepy Dogs
Soushi Sakiyama
Spaniel Mac
Stony Stone
Strangers on a Bench
Sverrir Audland
The Bouquet Sessions
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The Palm Tree Boy
Uno Blanket
Vinny Marchi
Waves_On_Waves
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Willow Avalon
Winter McQuinn
Wowo
Zach Bryan
Zeyn
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Noah Kahan
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Tyler Childers
Tom Odell
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Leon Bridges
Gigi Perez
Patrick Watson
Novo Amor
RJ Pasin
Roxy Dekker
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Gregory Alan Isakov
Michael Marcagi
Maggie Rogers
The Paper Kites
Paris Paloma
Father John Misty
Sasha Alex Sloan
Caamp
Leon James
Lucy Dacus
Paul
Nic D
Good Neighbours
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Hollow Coves
Bunny
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Seafret
Angus & Julia Stone
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Anurag Saikia
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The National
Faheem Abdullah
Sai Abhyankkar
Yaelokre
Strawberry Guy
Evan Honer
Dutch Melrose
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Opetaia Foa'i
Lake Street Dive
Olivia
Ray LaMontagne
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JP Cooper
Ben Howard
Ocie Elliott
Nathan Evans
José González
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Brandi Carlile
Ichiko Aoba
Matt Maeson
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Tomo
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Nate Traveller
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Stephen Wilson Jr.
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Leo Rizzi
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Kyle Hume
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
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Emma Peters
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John Vincent III
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Chris de Sarandy
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Delilah Montagu
Penelope Scott
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