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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Cowboy Sh!t
Single - Released March 28, 2025

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ARTVT
Aimee Carty
Aisake
Albert af Ekenstam
Ally Evenson
Amble
Ana Gabriela
Anders Jörnesten
Anurag Saikia
Aron van Selm
Aux Meadows
Avi Kaplan
Bea Elmy Martin
Becky McNeice
Ben Goldsmith
Bo Staloch
Brent Morgan
Bál
Charlie Cunningham
Chase Noseworthy
Chris de Sarandy
Colby Lee Swift
Cole Phillips
Daphne Gale
Dead Bandit
Dominic Donner
Dominique Fricot
Elin Porsinger
Evan Honer
Gabi Hartmann
Gilbert Louie Ray
Gizmo Varillas
Gone North
Goober Beatz
Good Neighbours
Indie Anthony
Indy
JACOTÉNE
Jaimes
Jason Carter
Joshua Quimby
Julia DiGrazia
Jurana
Karina Ramage
Kayley Green
Kyle Cox
Kyle McEvoy
Kyle Stibbs
Liz Overs
Locust Town
Lonely Joyman
LonelyTwin
Lucy Gaffney
Luke Bower
Macie Stewart
Mal
Mathilde Widding
McCall
Mela Bedel
Michael Marcagi
Mister Decaf
Mistine
Mogli
Muunjuun
Nathan K.
Neil Chapman Green
Niina Annika
Oh Jeremiah
Oliver River
Penelope Scott
Phil Cook
Re:um
Reg Meuross
Sadie Rose Van
Salomón Beda
Sara Phillips
Scott Hirsch
Seph Schlueter
Shaya Zamora
Sometime In February
Spaniel Mac
Sterling Press
Steven van Betten
Thom Southern
Thorsteinn Einarsson
Thurnin
Tommy Fleece
Toria Wooff
Trampled by Turtles
Vivir Quintana
Zack Gray
Zartmann
amilost
asiris
morningtime
soffie
tres islas
yung kai
Маша Кондратенко
七元
Zach Bryan
Noah Kahan
beabadoobee
Bernadya
Tom Odell
Lord Huron
Leon Bridges
Patrick Watson
Gigi Perez
Bon Iver
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Michael Marcagi
Novo Amor
Sasha Alex Sloan
yung kai
Roxy Dekker
RJ Pasin
Gregory Alan Isakov
The Paper Kites
Maggie Rogers
Paris Paloma
Caamp
Hollow Coves
Good Neighbours
Lucy Dacus
Henrik
Nic D
Paul
Bunny
Zartmann
Wild Rivers
Seafret
Angus & Julia Stone
Anurag Saikia
Strawberry Guy
Yaelokre
Sai Abhyankkar
The National
Nathan Evans
Evan Honer
JP Cooper
Iron & Wine
Opetaia Foa'i
10CM
Ray LaMontagne
Dutch Melrose
Olivia
Ocie Elliott
Ben Howard
Lake Street Dive
Matt Maeson
José González
Ichiss
RY X
Fleet Foxes
Brandi Carlile
DOPE LEMON
Ichiko Aoba
Tomo
Giant Rooks
David Gray
Diegote
Nate Traveller
Emma Peters
Regina Spektor
49 Winchester
fellow fellow
Kyle Hume
Alek Olsen
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Rozalén
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Alice Phoebe Lou
Lonely in the Rain
Penelope Scott
Chris de Sarandy
The Oh Hellos
Firdhaus
The Avett Brothers
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Leo Rizzi
Brent Morgan
John Vincent III
Anaïs Mitchell
Shakey Graves
Lone Tusker
The Dead South
Mela Bedel
Drumla
Band of Horses
First Aid Kit
Brenn!
Shaya Zamora
Shy Smith
Alex Boniello
Lost Ways
honestav
Radical Face
Arash Buana
Gizmo Varillas