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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Alessi Rose
Amit Yadav Deepu
Angus Gill
Annabel Gutherz
Ashish Bharti
Billy Vicente
Caiola
Chase Noseworthy
Chill Gull
Christian Janssen
Clifford
Cole Quest and The City Pickers
Couch
Cœur De Pirate
Darcie Haven
Dews Pegahorn
Emily Hines
Fairhazel
Flo Naegeli
Folk Bitch Trio
Froman
Gabriella Rose
Gaudion
Gigi Perez
Goober Beatz
Grace Barton
Hayden Calnin
Henrik
Henry Morris
Idun Nicoline
Jaclyn Davies
Jaimes
Jake & Shelby
Jakey KRUMM
Jesse Daniel Edwards
Jo Hill
Joe Wunderle
Joey Montclair
Jon Santana
Jose Dolche
Juniper Vale
Karliene
Keaton Henson
Keelan Donovan
Kent Dustin
Kristofer Lee Bentley
Larenz Azure
Lizzie Morgan
Lord Huron
Madi Diaz
Marti Perramon
Michael Beach
Million Miles
Minor Gold
Molly Parden
NEE
Natalie Bergman
Natalie Holmes
Nate Currin
Nectar Woode
Nico & Chelsea
PLAIINS
Piece Wise
Pretty Bitter
Richard Saunders
Runnner
Rushmi G Sharvi
SNACKTIME
Sai Abhyankkar
Sego
Slim Rig
T.Check
The Growing Roots
The Maes
The Moss
The NGHBRS
The New Raemon
The Paul
The Wildwoods
Tom Rogers Band
Torchy
Troubadour Blue
Tyler Childers
Vian Izak
Wade Forster
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Xlimkid
Zach Bryan
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leah julia
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Zach Bryan
Noah Kahan
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Tyler Childers
Tom Odell
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Lord Huron
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Leon Bridges
Gigi Perez
Patrick Watson
Novo Amor
RJ Pasin
yung kai
Roxy Dekker
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
Henrik
Hollow Coves
Zartmann
Bunny
Seafret
Angus & Julia Stone
Wild Rivers
Anurag Saikia
Anaïs Mitchell
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
Iron & Wine
JP Cooper
Ben Howard
Ocie Elliott
Nathan Evans
Matt Maeson
Ichiss
José González
RY X
Brandi Carlile
Ichiko Aoba
DOPE LEMON
Sleepy Dogs
Fleet Foxes
Tomo
Giant Rooks
David Gray
First Aid Kit
Nate Traveller
Diegote
Stephen Wilson Jr.
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Alek Olsen
Leo Rizzi
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Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Kyle Hume
Emma Peters
Regina Spektor
Anthony Daasan
49 Winchester
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John Vincent III
Path to the Wild
Brent Morgan
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Penelope Scott
Lonely in the Rain
Delilah Montagu
Chris de Sarandy
Fish in a Birdcage
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