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Three new indie folk tunes that will bring some joyful energy to your weekend

The Burney Sisters – “Barely Mine”-This new track, “Barely Mine,” from the Brandy Sisters reflects some of the best indie folk music that we’ve heard all year. The pop chord struct...

Three excellent new indie folk tracks that will be permanent fixtures of your 2026 playlist

Our Atlantic Roots – “Fly Mr Owl”-There’s a cinematic depth to this track that captured my attention right away. Typically we curate more of a stripped down folk sound, but this on...

Three unique tracks bringing an contemporary twist to the indie rock genre

Emily Rose Burnett – “erase me”-This song feels like it lives at the intersection of indie pop and indie folk music. There’s an understated bassline that feels like the connective...

Three new indie folk tunes that will remind you why you fell in love with the genre

If Diamonds Rust – “Ghost”-I’ve been a sucker for a good folk duo for about as long as I can remember. This track has all of those good butterfly feelings you hope to feel with a f...

Three new indie folk tunes that will be the perfect adds to your cozy fall playlist

Paper Towns – “Tell me it will all work out” ft. Kris Berry-There’s a subtle energy to this track that feels just the right level of cozy. It ushers the listener into the track whi...

Three exciting new indie folk singer songwriters you’ll want to perfect your autumn playlist

James Freeborn – “Postcards”-I’m a big fan of a song that can open with such gentleness that still carries emotional weight. Freeborn sings with a gentle energy that makes me want...

Three brand new contemplative indie tracks that defy genre and spark the imagination

Grayson Hamm – “Backroads”-In my life, I have never once contemplated smoking a tumbleweed until I clicked play on this track. What a concept… and it’s just the beginning. This is...

Three magical new indie folk tunes that will make you thankful for heartfelt songwriting

Neomi – “I Wish I Never Met You”-I’m not sure how many times I’ve featured Neomi’s music by this point, but it’s quite a few. It’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. There’s a lov...

Ava Valianti – alternations

Let’s face it: the indie pop scene has been on the rise lately, with many exceptional artists and

Beatport Launches Indie Tech as Standalone Genre Category

Beatport officially launched Indie Tech on October 1, giving the club-focused sound its own genre page, Top 100 chart, and feature space. The post Beatport Launches Indie Tech as S...

Three new tracks in the indie pop genre space that will have you adding to your playlist this weekend

Sarah Ek – “By Your Side”-I was taken by this song on first listen. It’s got so many elements that work well here. The production feels vintage and fresh at the same time, capturin...

Emalyon dives into intimacy and uncertainty on mystical offering "The Lovers"

Nashville-based indie musician Emalyon draws us into a world of intimacy, uncertainty and quiet mysticism on spellbinding single "The Lovers," a hauntingly beautiful indie folk pro...

humelodi Unveils Forgotten Coast, a Breezy Fusion of Lo-Fi Jazz and Soul

There is a particular kind of music that does not demand attention. Instead, it creates an atmosphere and allows the listener to settle into it. humelodi captures that feeling on [...

Indie to Know: 5 Bands to Hear This Week

Welcome to week 10 of Indie to Know, a series of quick recommendations on bands to hear before everyone else does. The leaves are turning colours which means I have even more indoo...

Three new folk pop flavored tracks that will have you leaning in to connect with the heart of the song

Aubory Bugg – “just embers now”-When I first heard this track, I approved it almost instantly. It took me a while to catch the comparison, but I have settled on Brandi Carlile. The...

Three exciting new folk pop tracks to get your week off to a good start

Zach Collester – “October”-I can’t exactly explain why, but something about this song feels like the late 2000-0s. It’s got this hint of emo that reminds me of a lot of songs that...

Ava Franks and Young Rising Sons team up for indie pop magic in “Sweetless Surrender” [Video]

NY based singer-songwriter and musical riser Ava Franks has teamed up with Young Rising Sons for an infectious and heartfelt collaboration. Entitled "Sweetless Surrender", the radi...

Anthony Arya turns memory and heartbreak into an indie folk-pop gem with "The Dress"

Blending the sun-soaked spirit of Laurel Canyon with the infectious pull of indie pop, San Francisco singer-songwriter Anthony Arya is carving out a sound and a devoted following a...

Three alt and indie pop tracks to show how many definitions there can be for “pop” music

V!ctoria – “Late to the Party”-This was one of those songs that I clicked play and, not knowing what to expect, was absolutely floored on the spot. I don’t even know how to explain...

Anna Wydra – Lonely Motherfucker LP (La Pochette Surprise Records)

When it comes to folk-infused indie rock, the crowd tends to overthink and overreact, claiming this subgenre has

Three unique acoustic folk tunes to set a contemplative mood

Roman Lakes – “Home Tonight”-I appreciate the cathartic acoustic picking on this track. It sets a contemplative mood right from the start. Lakes has a soothing vocal that allows th...

Michael Nau unveils new song, "New Slack"

Indie folk artist Michael Nau has released "New Slack", the second single from his upcoming album, Popfly.

Early 2000s indie-folk maestros Great Lake Swimmers come to Sanford

Indie to Know: 5 Bands to Hear This Week

Welcome back to Indie to Know, your one stop shop for the music of the future… TODAY! Seriously though, every week we dive into the mail bag and pull out the best tracks