Modern Indie Folk

Modern indie folk is characterized by its introspective and emotive soundscapes, often featuring acoustic instruments such as guitars, banjos, and fiddles, accompanied by subtle electronic textures and minimalist percussion. Emerging in the 2010s, this genre evolved from the introspective and poetic traditions of folk music, incorporating elements of indie rock and electronic music. Notable for its soothing melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and soothing vocal delivery, modern indie folk has become a staple of contemporary music, resonating with listeners seeking authentic and emotionally charged experiences. With its DIY ethos and lo-fi production, this genre has democratized music-making, allowing artists to create and share music outside of mainstream channels. Standing apart from traditional folk and indie rock, modern indie folk is distinguished by its atmospheric soundscapes, introspective storytelling, and a blend of organic and electronic elements, creating a unique sonic tapestry that speaks to the complexities of modern life.

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Single - Released November 8, 2024

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Aaron Espe
Aaron Percy
Abby Holliday
Adam Melchor
Alexander Wren
Allegra Krieger
Allison Ponthier
Andrew Montana
Bess Atwell
Beta Radio
Blunt Chunks
Boy Golden
Brook St
Caiola
Canyon City
Children of Indigo
Clara Mann
Clouds And Thorns
Cole Scheifele
Cujo Moon
Derek Ted
Dustin Tebbutt
Dusty Boots
Ed Patrick
Ed Prosek
Edwin Raphael
Field Guide
Francis Moon
Freyr
Garrett Kato
Hailaker
Harrison Storm
Haux
Hayden Calnin
Hazlett
Hollow Coves
Hot Left Pole
Jack in Water
Jackson Wooten
Jemima Coulter
Jeremy Ferrara
Jesse Taylor
Jessie Reid
Joe Hicks
John Vincent III
Jolé
Jon Bryant
Jonny Morgan
Jordan Hart
Josh Lee Hamilton
Katy Kirby
Kiera Jas
Laura Lucas
Lawson Hull
Leif Vollebekk
Lissom
Lowswimmer
Luca Fogale
Luke De-Sciscio
Marti West
Matilda Mann
Memorial
Michael Lane
Mountain Boy
Nanuk
Ocie Elliott
Ok Moon
Old Sea Brigade
Paper Planes
Plàsi
Reed Pittman
Richard Walters
Riley Pearce
Ryan Gebhardt
Ryan Harris
Salt Tree
Searows
Southey
The Light The Heat
The Satellite Station
This New Light
Thomas Austin
Thomas LaVine
Tommy Ashby
Tommy Lefroy
Tomo
Trousdale
Tyler Edwards
Uma
Voyageur
Vraell
We Are All Fossils
Will Killen
Woodlock
Yaz Williams
doppelfinger
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Hollow Coves
Ocie Elliott
Hazlett
Lowswimmer
John Vincent III
Searows
Old Sea Brigade
Harrison Storm
Paper Planes
Dustin Tebbutt
Leif Vollebekk
Garrett Kato
Lissom
hey, nothing
Edwin Raphael
Salt Tree
Adam Melchor
Woodlock
Ed Patrick
Riley Pearce
Beta Radio
Ryan Harris
Vraell
Allison Ponthier
Haux
Luca Fogale
Caiola
Jolé
Trousdale
Tomo
Aaron Espe
Plàsi
Tommy Lefroy
Hailaker
Freyr
Matilda Mann
Canyon City
Bess Atwell
Hayden Calnin
The Light The Heat
Jon Bryant
Jordan Hart
sød ven
Jemima Coulter
Abby Holliday
Richard Walters
Field Guide
Tommy Ashby
Ed Prosek
Katy Kirby
The Satellite Station
This New Light
Dusty Boots
Cujo Moon
Hot Left Pole
Uma
Andrew Montana
Brook St
Southey
Allegra Krieger
Jessie Reid
Laura Lucas
Clouds And Thorns
We Are All Fossils
Ryan Gebhardt
Marti West
Luke De-Sciscio
Children of Indigo
Boy Golden
Tyler Edwards
Lawson Hull
Jack in Water
Memorial
doppelfinger
Cole Scheifele
Voyageur
Thomas LaVine
Reed Pittman
Francis Moon
Jesse Taylor
Michael Lane
Thomas Austin
Mountain Boy
Ok Moon
Kiera Jas
Aaron Percy
Nanuk
Alexander Wren
Yaz Williams
Jackson Wooten
Joe Hicks
Jonny Morgan
Will Killen
Derek Ted
Clara Mann
Blunt Chunks
Josh Lee Hamilton
Jeremy Ferrara