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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Break (ART.CHITEC Remix)
Single - Released February 21, 2025

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