Lilith

Lilith is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged in the mid-1990s, characterized by its introspective and emotionally charged soundscapes. Defining features include soaring vocal melodies, often delivered in a distinctive, breathy style, accompanied by acoustic guitar-driven instrumentation and minimalist production. Originating as a feminist response to the male-dominated grunge movement, Lilith drew on folk, rock, and pop influences to create a sonic identity that was both personal and universally relatable. The genre's heyday spanned the late 1990s and early 2000s, with artists pushing the boundaries of lyrical honesty and musical intimacy. Lilith's cultural significance lies in its empowerment of female songwriters and its exploration of themes such as love, identity, and social commentary. While related to indie folk and singer-songwriter styles, Lilith's distinctive blend of vulnerability and catchy hooks sets it apart, making it a beloved and enduring niche in the alternative rock landscape.

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Light A Candle
Single - Released October 25, 2024

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A Fine Frenzy
Aimee Mann
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Amy Rigby
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Anna Nalick
Beth Orton
Brandi Carlile
Catie Curtis
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Dar Williams
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Emmylou Harris
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Indigo Girls
Ingrid Michaelson
Jenny Lewis
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Juliana Hatfield
K's Choice
KT Tunstall
Lisa Loeb
Liz Phair
Lori McKenna
Luscious Jackson
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Melissa Etheridge
Meredith Brooks
Michelle Branch
Mindy Smith
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Merchant
Neko Case
Nina Gordon
Patty Griffin
Poe
Regina Spektor
Rilo Kiley
Rosanne Cash
Sara Bareilles
Sarah McLachlan
Shannon McNally
Shawn Colvin
Shelby Lynne
Sheryl Crow
Sinéad O'Connor
Sixpence None The Richer
Sophie B. Hawkins
Suzanne Vega
Tegan and Sara
The Cardigans
The Sundays
The Weepies
Tori Amos
Tracy Bonham
Tracy Chapman
Vanessa Carlton
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Dido
Tracy Chapman
The Cardigans
Alanis Morissette
Sixpence None The Richer
Eliza Doolittle
Sheryl Crow
Natalie Imbruglia
Fiona Apple
Vanessa Carlton
Sara Bareilles
Brandi Carlile
Sinéad O'Connor
KT Tunstall
Sarah McLachlan
Regina Spektor
The Sundays
Emmylou Harris
Ingrid Michaelson
Jewel
Michelle Branch
Suzanne Vega
Tegan and Sara
Indigo Girls
Meredith Brooks
Tori Amos
Melissa Etheridge
Joan Osborne
Natalie Merchant
10,000 Maniacs
Lisa Loeb
k.d. lang
The Weepies
Cowboy Junkies
Liz Phair
Shelby Lynne
Neko Case
Anna Nalick
Rosanne Cash
Rilo Kiley
Sophie B. Hawkins
Aimee Mann
Jenny Lewis
Patty Griffin
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Veruca Salt
Concrete Blonde
Shawn Colvin
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
K's Choice
Ani DiFranco
Lori McKenna
A Fine Frenzy
Poe
Beth Orton
Dar Williams
Luscious Jackson
Mindy Smith
Tracy Bonham
Juliana Hatfield
Amy Ray
Shannon McNally
Nina Gordon
Catie Curtis
Amy Rigby