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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Taste
Single - Released June 22, 2025

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Abigail Rose
Adam Amram
Alana Westwood
Allem Iversom
Amol Shrivastava
Angelo Basham
Ariel T
Ash Radford
Badscandal
Barely Trev
Brian Ales
Bridget Flowers
Buppy.
Caamp
Calista Moon
Cameron Jacobs
Catching Sunrises
Common Holly
Crowe Boys
Dani Lia
Den Edie
Dews Pegahorn
Dominique and the Diamonds
Donavon Frankenreiter
Donja
Dust Diggers
Dylan Cotrone
Edie Bens
Eli
Emma Drobna
Eva Bloo
Evangeline
Fileas Aunad
Goober Beatz
Guy Blackman
Hedara
J.R. Carroll
JB Paterson
Jack Watkins
Jahnah Camille
James Paek
Jeon Jin Hee
Jhon Mac Nicam
Joe Asselin
Joey Montclair
Jonka Tribute
Jonny Tobin
José González
Julia Hamos
KANTEREIT
Kavi Sher Gill
Kawer Téllez
Kevin Atwater
Lanie Gardner
Leo Walrus
Leon of Athens
Marcello Vieira
Marion Woodseth
Martha Rose
Mason Jennings
Matti Sakari
Mimi Gilbert
Mindblow
Mister Decaf
Mojave Grey
Mon Rovîa
Natalie Reigo
Nicobé
Nihal Durrani
Office Culture
Oliver Cricket
OnlyWithYou
Peter Manheim
Phix
Piyush Shukla
Plàsi
Raainchild
River & Rail
Roger Swift
Rye LaChance
Saaro
Starshine Strum
Sterling Elza
Sunil Bhati
Surfin' Sam
Sækyi
Ted Olsen
The Cat's Table
The First Fire
Timothy Infinite
VIKA
Winyah
Zach Bryan
casual smart
leah julia
little blue
little luna
maybealice
nikhil
svegliaginevra
Zach Bryan
Noah Kahan
beabadoobee
Bernadya
Tom Odell
Bon Iver
Lord Huron
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Leon Bridges
Patrick Watson
Gigi Perez
Novo Amor
RJ Pasin
Gregory Alan Isakov
Roxy Dekker
yung kai
Michael Marcagi
Maggie Rogers
Paris Paloma
Sasha Alex Sloan
The Paper Kites
Caamp
Leon James
Lucy Dacus
Nic D
Paul
Hollow Coves
Good Neighbours
Henrik
Seafret
Bunny
Zartmann
Wild Rivers
Angus & Julia Stone
Anurag Saikia
The National
Yaelokre
Faheem Abdullah
Anaïs Mitchell
Strawberry Guy
Sai Abhyankkar
Ben Howard
Ocie Elliott
Ray LaMontagne
Olivia
Lake Street Dive
JP Cooper
Iron & Wine
Nathan Evans
Evan Honer
Dutch Melrose
Opetaia Foa'i
10CM
Matt Maeson
Fleet Foxes
Tomo
DOPE LEMON
RY X
Ichiko Aoba
José González
Ichiss
Brandi Carlile
Sleepy Dogs
David Gray
Sports
Giant Rooks
Rozalén
Diegote
Nate Traveller
First Aid Kit
Leo Rizzi
Alek Olsen
kiki wera
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Anthony Daasan
49 Winchester
fellow fellow
Regina Spektor
Kyle Hume
Emma Peters
The Avett Brothers
Firdhaus
Path to the Wild
Brent Morgan
John Vincent III
The Oh Hellos
The Dead South
sombr
The Covey Band
Fish in a Birdcage
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Penelope Scott
Lonely in the Rain
Chris de Sarandy
Delilah Montagu
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
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