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
Amarii
Annahstasia
Arnon Ray Pereira
BADBADNOTGOOD
Becky Sikasa
Ben Swissa
Benny Sings
Biig Piig
Bosco
Bow Anderson
Butcher Brown
Carver Jones
Channel Tres
Chris James
Christie Dashiell
Crayon
DRAMA
Dasha
David LeSal
Donni
Ebonie Smith
Emerald Osagie
Eniola Abioye
Essence Martins
Ezra Collective
Fiona Amaka
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
Jean Tonique
Joe Armon-Jones
Joe Goddard
Joesef
Joseph Nevels
Jungle
KAYTRANADA
Katie Lynne Sharbaugh
Khruangbin
Killyang
Klyne
Landayn
Latir
Life on Planets
Little Dragon
Léonie Gray
Mack Lorén
Mahalia Fontaine
Malaya
Maribou State
Moods
Moon Boots
Mount Kimbie
Mura Masa
Nia Ekanem
Nolan Taylor
Oscar Jerome
Parcels
Paul Blanco
Paul Grant
Poolside
Reuben James
Rosoul
SG Lewis
SOULOUD
Sampha
Sango
Scion Rae
Sherwyn
Sinmidele
Soulflu
Syf of Talking Knots
TEZ
Terrace Martin
Tim Atlas
Tim Fontaine
Toro y Moi
Two Another
Valexa Daya
Velvet Cash
Victor Ray
Wyn Starks
asiris
Dasha
Jungle
Anderson .Paak
Khruangbin
KAYTRANADA
Masego
Thundercat
James Blake
Jamie xx
Blood Orange
Parcels
NEIL FRANCES
FKJ
Sampha
SAULT
Tom Misch
SG Lewis
BADBADNOTGOOD
Black Pumas
Channel Tres
Toro y Moi
Maribou State
Free Nationals
Loyle Carner
LEISURE
Ravyn Lenae
Benny Sings
Rhye
Mura Masa
Adi Oasis
D'Angelo
Poolside
Little Dragon
Rejjie Snow
Durand Jones
Robert Glasper
Jordan Rakei
Hiatus Kaiyote
Jitwam
Arlo Parks
Darius
Jean Tonique
Chris James
Full Crate
DRAMA
Knxwledge
Yussef Dayes
Sango
Biig Piig
Amber Mark
Victor Ray
Terrace Martin
Ezra Collective
NxWorries
Paul Blanco
Lianne La Havas
Aaron Taylor
Tora
Two Another
Tourist
Weston Estate
Tim Atlas
Jadu Heart
Kadhja Bonet
Rhys Lewis
Hans Williams
Crazy P
Ambré
SBTRKT
Yazmin Lacey
Joesef
Gabriels
Kokoroko
Olive Jones
Romare
Ta-ku
Joseph Solomon
Cosmo's Midnight
Ben L'Oncle Soul
Micah Edwards
Reuben James
The Hails
TEEKS
Mount Kimbie
LION BABE
Landayn
Iyeoka
Fulton Lee
Alfa Mist
WAYNE SNOW
Sudan Archives
Sunni Colón
Eniola Abioye
Klyne
Sinmidele
Duñe
Crayon
Moods
Phony Ppl
Honey Mooncie