indie folk
11 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making indie folk. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole indie folk guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
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 indie folk?
Taylor Swift, June Henry, Joanna Newsom, Cat Power, Mélissa Laveaux, and Free Range are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/indie-folk/girls lists 11, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making indie folk?
Further out, try June Henry, Free Range, Elio Mei, and Jana Hunter.
Where should I start with indie folk?
Start with Taylor Swift, then work your way out a level at a time.
where does your own listening sit? map your taste ✦
artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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