Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Entertainment

9 Indie/Folk Artists and Their Best Songs

Who doesn't love new music?

Abigail Flower-Pollard

Aug 14, 2019

Albany, NY

9 Indie/Folk Artists and Their Best Songs

https://www.pexels.com/photo/acoustic-blur-bowed-stringed-instrument-close-up-374698/

Sometimes, when the rain is pouring and we're looking for a mellow mood, we turn to music. What better music to listen to on a rainy day than some Indie/Folk music? When most people hear the words 'folk music', they tend to visualize it as tribal ritual music. Trust me, that isn't quite it. In fact, Indie/Folk music is carefully working its way up into the popular side of society with movies like Five Feet Apart (2019) and Booksmart (2019). So, for the love of all things music, here are 15 amazing indie/folk artists and a song recommendation for each.

1. SYML

Brian Fennell AKA SYML

https://adagio.news/syml/

Okay, so maybe this article is starting off a little bit bias since SYML has been one of my favorite artists for a very long time. The creator behind the magic, Brian Fennell, was teamed up with the band known as Barcelona before venturing on his own. His music has a way of speaking to your soul, a new song every mood of the day.

Song recommendation: Where's My Love

2. Iron and Wine

Sam Beam AKA Iron and Wine

NPR

You may already recognize some of Sam Beam's music if you were a fan of the movie series Twilight. His song 'Flightless Bird, American Mouth' was featured as Edward Cullen and Bella Swan's wedding song.

Song Recommendation: Boy With a Coin OR Flightless Bird, American Mouth

3. The Civil Wars

Joy Williams and John Paul White AKA The Civil Wars

NPR

When I say that I'm obsessed with this musical duo, I truly mean obsessed. These two talented geniuses have created masterpiece after masterpiece. Although they ended their duet career back in 2014, Joy Williams and John Paul White have left behind music that will stay with us for a very long time.

Song Recommendation: Dust to Dust

4. Amber Run

Amber Run

ontheaside

Have you ever discovered a band whose music you could listen to for weeks and weeks on repeat? No? Well, now you have. From Nottingham, UK this insanely talented group is made up of Joshua "Joe" Keogh, Tom Sperring, Felix Archer, and Henry Wyeth.

Song Recommendation: I Found

5. Fink

Fin Greenall AKA Fink

BBC

Fin Greenall, known professionally as Fink, has an ear for music like nobody else. Once you click play, you find yourself falling down the rabbit hole of listening to his tunes on repeat.

Song Recommendation: Looking Too Closely

6. The Antlers

The Antlers

dailycal

With their album 'Hospice' dubbed as one of the saddest albums ever, The Antlers' music has a way of calming and speaking to your soul in such a beautiful way. The band took a brief hiatus from 2015-2019 after Peter Silberman, Michael Lerner, and Darby Cicci started up their career in 2006. Thankfully, they're back and better than ever.

Song Recommendation: Kettering

7. Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi

BBC

Some of you may already know him as the distant cousin to the Scottish actor - Peter Capaldi. Or, some of you may know Lewis from his big break that came from his song 'Someone You Loved', which the heartbreaking music video for also featured Peter Capaldi. Ever since then, Lewis has blessed us with his incredible taste in music and the pipes of an angel.

Song Recommendation: Forever OR Someone You Loved

8. Novo Amor

Ali John Meredith-Lacey AKA Novo Amor

Atwood Magazine

Ali John Meredith-Lacey, better known as Novo Amor, is a Welsh multi-instrumentalist who has the voice of a literal angel. His song titled 'Anchor' became extremely popular amongst Indie/Folk music fans, as well as other genres after it was featured in the movie Five Feet Apart (2019)

Song Recommendation: Anchor

9. Bon Iver

Justin Vernon AKA Bon Iver

NME

I think at this point, it's pretty safe to say that Bon Iver qualifies somewhat as a household name. His music has been featured on shows like House M.D., One Tree Hill, and many more. Justin Vernon, the singer/songwriter has become known for just how soft and mellow his music truly is. You might know him from one of his most famous songs, titled 'Skinny Love'

Song Recommendation: Perth OR Re:Stacks

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Entertainment

25 Beatles Lyrics: Your Go-To Guide for Every Situation

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

SUNY Binghamton

34708

Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less

best beatles lyrics

Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College

98092

college students waiting in a long line in the hallway

StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

waitlisted

Recommended for you

9 Indie/Folk Artists and Their Best Songs

Who doesn't love new music?

1. SYML

2. Iron and Wine

3. The Civil Wars

4. Amber Run

5. Fink

6. The Antlers

7. Lewis Capaldi

8. Novo Amor

9. Bon Iver

Subscribe to our Newsletter

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Entertainment

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter