Indie Soul

Indie soul is a genre characterized by its fusion of soul music's emotional intensity with the eclectic, DIY ethos of indie rock. Emerging in the 2010s, indie soul draws from a wide range of influences, including psychedelic rock, electronic music, and R&B, often incorporating lush instrumentation, atmospheric production, and introspective lyrics. This genre is marked by its use of falsetto vocals, jazzy chord progressions, and a blend of digital and analog textures. Indie soul's cultural significance lies in its ability to push the boundaries of traditional soul music, embracing experimentation and genre-bending while maintaining a deep connection to the emotional authenticity of its roots. As a result, indie soul has become a hub for creative innovation, attracting artists who value artistic freedom and sonic exploration. Its unique blend of retro and futuristic elements sets it apart from other soul-inspired genres, making it a captivating and forward-thinking sound.

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Adi Oasis
Adja
Alfa Mist
Allure Dayo
Amadi Blue
Amahla
Annahstasia
Arnon Ray Pereira
BADBADNOTGOOD
Ben L'Oncle Soul
Ben Swissa
Benny Sings
Biig Piig
Bosco
Bow Anderson
Butcher Brown
Caleb Taylor
Carver Jones
Channel Tres
Christie Dashiell
Crayon
Dasha
David LeSal
Donni
Emerald Osagie
Eniola Abioye
Ezra Collective
Frank Keme
Fulton Lee
GHALIA
Genia
Giorgia-May
Hans Williams
Haris
Hassan Bin Rashid
Howiewonder
Indie Anthony
Infinity Song
Isaiah Lewis
JNR WILLIAMS
JVLY
Jadu Heart
JaeXlynne
Jaysset
Jean Tonique
Joe Armon-Jones
Joe Goddard
Joe Hertz
Joesef
KAMAL
KAYTRANADA
Kamaal Williams
Karun
Khruangbin
Kidd Emotions
Killyang
Klyne
Landayn
Latir
Life on Planets
Little Dragon
Loyle Carner
Léonie Gray
Mack Lorén
Mahalia Fontaine
Maribou State
Miles Nxbxdy
Mocky
Moon Boots
Mount Kimbie
Mychelle
Nia Ekanem
Nubiyan Twist
Octave Lissner
Oscar Jerome
Parcels
Paul Blanco
Paul Grant
Poolside
Reuben James
Rosoul
SG Lewis
Sango
Scion Rae
Sherwyn
Sinmidele
Syf of Talking Knots
TEZ
Terrace Martin
Tim Atlas
Tim Fontaine
Toro y Moi
Two Another
Velvet Cash
Victor Ray
Weston Estate
Wyn Starks
Zakiya
asiris
bLAck pARty
Jungle
Dasha
Anderson .Paak
Khruangbin
KAYTRANADA
Masego
Thundercat
James Blake
Blood Orange
Jamie xx
Parcels
NEIL FRANCES
FKJ
Sampha
SAULT
Tom Misch
SG Lewis
BADBADNOTGOOD
Black Pumas
Channel Tres
Toro y Moi
Maribou State
Free Nationals
Loyle Carner
Ravyn Lenae
LEISURE
Benny Sings
Rhye
Mura Masa
Adi Oasis
D'Angelo
Little Dragon
Poolside
Jordan Rakei
Durand Jones
Robert Glasper
Rejjie Snow
DRAMA
Jitwam
Hiatus Kaiyote
Full Crate
Arlo Parks
Chris James
Jean Tonique
Darius
Amber Mark
Knxwledge
Biig Piig
Yussef Dayes
Sango
Victor Ray
Terrace Martin
Paul Blanco
NxWorries
Ezra Collective
Two Another
Tora
Tourist
Lianne La Havas
Aaron Taylor
Weston Estate
Tim Atlas
Jadu Heart
Rhys Lewis
Kadhja Bonet
Mount Kimbie
Yazmin Lacey
Hans Williams
Joesef
Crazy P
Ambré
SBTRKT
Gabriels
Olive Jones
Kokoroko
Romare
Karun
Ben L'Oncle Soul
The Hails
Reuben James
TEEKS
Micah Edwards
Joseph Solomon
Cosmo's Midnight
Octave Lissner
Ta-ku
Fulton Lee
Alfa Mist
WAYNE SNOW
Iyeoka
LION BABE
Landayn
Sunni Colón
Eniola Abioye
Sinmidele
Sudan Archives
Klyne
Phony Ppl
Joe Goddard
Honey Mooncie