Indie Folk
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Introducing… Cinder Well
Dark, stark chamber pop that just might veer into metal
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Introducing… Beatrice Deer
Inuit tradition meets modern indie pop.
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Mike Tod’s rendition of ‘Oh, Death’ is this year’s St. Patrick’s Day haunt
A traditional tale told from the devil's crossroads.
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Yaelokre – ‘Composing Colentine’ Review
A fantasy folk tour of escapism and creating bonds.
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Best Alternative Music of 2025 (Mixtape Side B) Released on Higher Plain Music Radio
A wild cantor through the best hidden gems of alternative electronica, folk, and rock from 2025.
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Jesca Hoop announces new album, with clever lead single ‘Designer Citizen’ out now
Politically charged and in search for sanctuary.
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Higher Plain Music Radio returns: Best Alternative Music from 2025 Mixtape (Side A) show released
Human curated playlists for human-created music.
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Introducing… Makk
Yorkshire-based indie folk that focuses on moods and waves of emotion over immediate hooks.
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This Is The Kit – ‘Live at The Minack Theatre’ Review
Folk-rock at its finest.
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Introducing… Felix Antonio
If Bon Iver and Phoebe Bridgers had a French love affair... Felix Antonio might be their love child.
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Jesca Hoop – Selective Memory Review
Reimagining her 2017 album as a sweet, stripped back banjo-rock performance
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Juana Molina announces new album ‘DOGA’ born out of six years of improvisational refinement
The maestro of experimental folktronica is back with her first original album in six years.
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Introducing… Eve Goodman + SERA
Warm, nature folk inspired by the landscapes of North Wales
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Mon Rovîa’s ‘Heavy Foot’ is the protest folk anthem we need
A song for unity and an album about heritage and belonging from the Appalachian folk artist.
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Rapt returns with new single series to serenade you into reverie
Earnest and honest acoustic folk ditties to melt your heart and calm your weary soul - now in a single series format.
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Introducing… Takeda
Welcome to grunge folk... and I love it.
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Kristin McClement returns with new single, and hints at a follow-up to Higher Plain Music’s album of 2015
A new single dedicated a lost friend from the music scene is poetic and dreamlike.
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Introducing… Camilla Wickman
If piano prog rock went on an ancestral retreat to find itself, and the land it came from.
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Introducing… JOSEPH
Bridging the expectation and reality gap as you slide into your 40s with this be-kind-to-yourself indie pop anthem by sister duo JOSEPH.
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Introducing… Dubh Lee
A Cowboy Western of a love triangle introduces the world to Dublin's Lubh Lee.
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Introducing… Tian Qiyi
Border-crossing folk fusion from China to Mongolia to Ireland to the UK, in a truly genre-defying sound.
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Introducing… Alexandra Alden
Sumptuous Mediterranean folk pop from Maltese singer-songwriter and an ex Malta x-factor judge!
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Introducing… The Parachute Testers
Irish folktronica and powerful anthemic chords and vocals launch The Parachute Testers into their forthcoming debut album.
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Tara Nome Doyle – Ekko Review
A beautifully understated and intimate chamber pop tour-de-force about listening to your emotions within.
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Mia June – Brain Like Computer Review
The troubles of being an adult and finding your way are delivered in understated gut punches with Mia June's new EP.
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Rapt – ‘Until The Light Takes Us’ Review
A delicate, quietly confident album on death, love, and coming to terms with both.
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Patrick Wolf announces first album in 13 years – returns with emotional and anthemic single ‘Dies Irae’
In total control, with an emotional tour-de-force for his first album in 13 years.
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Sam Lynch – Outline Review
Personal growth and learning to not give up on yourself through confessional hushed indie rock
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Introducing… Holly Lovell
Indie-folk artist chronicles getting life back on track again through haunting, bittersweet and thoughtful songs
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His His – Good Gold Cassette Review
A golden hour indie folk EP that emulates the sound of a well-loved casssette
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Joan Shelley – Mood Ring Review
The softest traditional folk to lift your spirits as Autumn turns to Winter.
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Tunng to celebrate 20 years of music with new album
Folktronica wouldn’t be quite what it is today in the UK without Tunng. Next year, the troupe will celebrate 20 years of their unique style…
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Raoul Vignal returns with new dreamy folk album ‘Shadow Bands’
The softest French acoustic folk is back for another pillowy psychedelia tinged album
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DVA return with their unique brand of odd kitchen sink electro-folk with ‘Kung Fu’
DVA return with their crazy made up language for a freeing indie folk jam.
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Introducing… Hazlett
Dreamy Aussie folk with a Nordic twist
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Ana Lua Caiano – Vou Ficar Neste Quadrado Review
Experimental indie folk mixing traditional Portuguese music with alternative beats, synths and found sounds.
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Johanna Warren – The Rockfield Sessions Vol. 2 Review
A sumptuous and intimate farewell performance from an indie folk rock gem.
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Armlock – Seashell Angel Lucky Charm Review
Indie rock to numb the intensity and contemplate the big everyday
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Caoilfhionn Rose – Constellation Review
Rich, creamy and indulgent indie folk with gentle jazzy psychedelia to restore your soul.
