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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All I Need
Single - Released May 30, 2025

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ANASOF
Abigail Peyton
Alfie Godfrey
Alouise
Amble
Amy Millan
Anna Dager
Anthony Daasan
Ariadne Arana
Ariel Fitz-Patrick
Aspen Kartier
Ava McCoy
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Belice
Birds 3AM
Bonafide Wally
Campfire Sounds
Carl Dwight
Carter Vail
Charlie Tyler
Chema Elizondo
Chris Ekiss
Coline Rio
Comet Blue
Daudi Matsiko
Dellwood
Dirty Nice
Distance Is a Way of Life
Dog & Calm
Eestbound
Ellen Beth Abdi
Fremantle Doctor
Félicien Lia
Gigi Perez
Goober Beatz
Hanna Ekström
Her Name Is Noelle
Herlander
Honey Gentry
Isak Benjamin
Ivo Martin
Jack Cullen
Jaiy
James Sherlock
Jesse Quebbeman-Turley
Joey Montclair
Jonathan Peyton
KOHEI YOSHII
LMNY
Leo Rizzi
Leslie Clio
Lie O'Neill
Lisa Germano
Lizzie Morgan
Los Descalzados
Léa Sen
MJ Lenderman
Malko Helper
Maria Antonietta
Matt Berninger
Matylda/Łukasiewicz
Melow
Mike Goodspeed
Mimijhon
Miren
More Than John
Most Things
NESYA
NIshar JI
Nectar Woode
ORANCHA
Odetto
Piyush Shukla
Pura Pura
Radek Łukasiewicz
Re:um
River Crombie
Roope
Sam Heselwood
Seedy and the Years
Soley
Steanie Mary
The January Lanterns
The Last Dinosaur
The Lonely Ones
The Northern Territories
Tom Ciurczak
True North
Vera & Ville
Virginia Rossetti
Waves of Atlantic
Winyah
Yomchi
berry meet
dwta
kiki wera
mafalda cardenal
praise.
thankful for the rain
yung kai
Zach Bryan
Noah Kahan
Bernadya
beabadoobee
Tom Odell
Bon Iver
Lord Huron
Gigi Perez
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Patrick Watson
Leon Bridges
Novo Amor
RJ Pasin
Gregory Alan Isakov
yung kai
Roxy Dekker
Michael Marcagi
Paris Paloma
Caamp
The Paper Kites
Maggie Rogers
Sasha Alex Sloan
Leon James
Paul
Lucy Dacus
Nic D
Good Neighbours
Henrik
Hollow Coves
Zartmann
Bunny
Anurag Saikia
Wild Rivers
Seafret
Angus & Julia Stone
Anaïs Mitchell
The National
Faheem Abdullah
Sai Abhyankkar
Strawberry Guy
Yaelokre
Lake Street Dive
Iron & Wine
JP Cooper
Evan Honer
Nathan Evans
Ocie Elliott
Ben Howard
Olivia
Ray LaMontagne
Dutch Melrose
10CM
Opetaia Foa'i
Ichiss
José González
DOPE LEMON
Matt Maeson
Fleet Foxes
Brandi Carlile
RY X
Ichiko Aoba
Sleepy Dogs
Tomo
Rozalén
Giant Rooks
First Aid Kit
Diegote
Nate Traveller
David Gray
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Regina Spektor
Kyle Hume
Alek Olsen
Leo Rizzi
fellow fellow
49 Winchester
Anthony Daasan
kiki wera
Emma Peters
Firdhaus
The Avett Brothers
Fish in a Birdcage
The Oh Hellos
sombr
Lonely in the Rain
Chris de Sarandy
The Dead South
Penelope Scott
bees & honey
The Covey Band
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Alice Phoebe Lou
Brent Morgan
John Vincent III
Shaya Zamora
Alex Boniello
Shy Smith
Band of Horses
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