avant folk
17 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making avant folk. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole avant folk guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making avant folk?
Anders Jormin, Lena Willemark & Karin Nakagawa, The Worm, Nico, Catherine Ribeiro, Cat Power, and Ramona Córdova are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/avant-folk/girls lists 17, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making avant folk?
Further out, try Josephine Foster.
Where should I start with avant folk?
Start with Cat Power, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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