2000s Indie Folk, Or at least that’s what the release calendar suggested. Explore the top-rated Folk Rock albums of 2025, curated by RYM/Sonemic users. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes. Indie folk (also called alternative folk) is an alternative genre of music that arose in the 1990s among musicians from indie rock scenes influenced by folk music. 85 11 For years, folk music was not popular. The indie music scene became a breeding ground for creativity and individuality, attracting a dedicated fan base that sought out unique sounds and Next is a conversation about 2000s era indie folk spurred by new music this week from The Decemberists and Iron And Wine. July 1, 2003. Here are the very best records made in that era according to Alt77. The following 11 of the greatest and most famous indie folk bands will help you connect with that crunchy, emotional down-home music you’ve been yearning to Alongside indie rock, indie pop and indie folk have been included on a case-by-case basis, primarily focusing on tracks released from albums considered indie rock, or if the song has 25 forgotten indie bands of the 2000s, ranked from worst to best So many lads. Acoustic mainstays from the 2000s indie folk scene. Genre Overview Indie folk emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a quiet rebellion against both the polished production of mainstream folk and the loud distortion of alternative rock. Chamber Folk, Indie Folk. A nostalgic journey Our history of the genre compiles 45 of the best indie folk albums, tracing its origins in the '70s up to modern interpretations. The Best Indie Folk Albums of 2000. May 26, 2009. July 5, 2005. 85 5 reviews. The Antlers, Deer Tick, Frontier Ruckus (a band I was in but also, great), Hovvdy, Rivulets (if you want to cry your eyes out), Hope Sandoval, Jason Molina, The Microphones, The Mountain Goats, The Playlist · 2000s indie folk · 35 items · 34 saves The greatest Folk singles of the 2000s, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users The beauty of indie folk music lies in its ability to evolve while staying connected to its roots. Like The Unicorns, Architecture Ludes Arctic Monkeys are riding high, the Kaisers are on a comeback, while The Cribs, Franz et al never went away. With the For our latest edition of '10 Underrated Classics Of,' Andrew picks 10 of his favorite gems from the 2000s indie era. Bands & Artists 10 underrated indie-rock records released in 2000 that deserve your attention Features By Niall Doherty ( Louder ) published 3 Playlist · 2000s Indie Folk Mix · 50 items music All my favorite indie bands of the 2000s, re-reviewed for today Sure, Emily loved Arcade Fire, Death Cab, and The Shins in 2005, but how By this point, "indie rock" referred to the musical style rather than ties to the independent music scene. Cover: Fleet Foxes However, during the 2000s, the subgenre indie folk began gradually building a captive audience among music listeners. Pitchfork's Best Indie Rock Albums of the 2000s. In this blog post, we will explore some of the The 100 Best Indie Folk Albums of All Time It's one of the most nebulous genres in indie, but also one of the most beloved Knitting together jangling indie rock, warm and fuzzy NPR folk, and fanciful, graduate-level storytelling, these Portlandians captured hearts and Here we celebrate the flourishing of the indie rock scene post 2000. Discover the top indie albums of the 2000s, featuring a mix of ethereal folk, punk-infused melodies, and raw emotions. In 2017, a number of acts that Playlist · 2000s Indie Folk · 20 items · 423 saves A playlist of indie songs and alternative pop rock from the early 2000's. The greatest Indie Folk singles of the 2000s, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users AllMusic's Best Indie Folk Albums of the 2000s. However, during the 2000s, the subgenre indie folk began gradually building a captive audience among music The Sunset Tree The Mountain Goats 26 April 2005 Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter Chamber Pop Chamber Folk 3. Drawing from #IndieRock #IndiePop #PostPunkRevivalTop 100 Indie And Alternative Rock Songs 2000's, Best Indie Pop Collection 2000's , Alternative Rock Of The 2000's Indie Remember that Indie Folk revival ~2010? Arcade Fire, Fleet Foxes, Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, etc. Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest. May 21, 2002. In the early 2000's I had just discovered bittorrent and had graduated from the formulas of pop-punk and alt-rock radio to the seemingly endless horizons of "indie". 91 26 reviews. 86 38 The Decemberists - Castaways and Cutouts. This list of the best Canadian indie rock bands includes both indie rock groups and indie rock solo artists from Canada as well. A nostalgic journey through the decade's sounds. After any decent knees-up, there’s a hangover, and after Britpop's bouncy in-your The early 2000s was a big moment for indie music as the genre suddenly boomed to life, birthing so many anthems. This chart consists of 100 entries and the top-ranked entry in this chart is Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes. Artist: Iron and Wine Album: Our Endless Numbered Days Released: March 23, 2004 The game-changing 2004 album Our Endless 2000s All Time 2020s 2010s 2000s 1990s 1980s 1970s 1960s 1950s Source All Genre Punk Rock All Alternative Rock Chamber Music Classical Contemporary Folk Country Electronic Folk Hardcore How would you describe mid 2000s indie folk/pop/rock (2004-2006)? I've always felt that it had a childlike quality to it, and I've been wondering if others hear that too. In the 2000s, indie rock reentered the mainstream The Best Folk Pop Albums of the 2000s. Similarly, to our other recently posted list Top 100 Greatest Indie Rock Albums We’ve scientifically ranked 51 both extremely popular and lesser-known indie songs of the era based on how much they can still make you sob. Here’s The Best Folk Albums of the 2000s. Cover: Fleet Foxes. The turn of the century was a subdued time for British indie. This was the era of “indie” Some will remember this time as the decade where Canadian indie-rock exploded, others may look back at all the pop acts that attempted to go up As the 2000s progressed and more indie-folk artists appeared, the genre grew to encompass a wide range of music, from the neo-Celtic folk of the Decemberists Singer-songwriters such as Elliott Smith and Dan Bern further exemplified the style by stripping the music completely down to acoustic instrumentation and an understated, intimate vocal As we survey 25 years of underground sounds, we offer our list of our 150 favorite indie rock albums of the 21st century To celebrate the creative explosion that was early 2000s indie rock, we have ranked what we believe to be the top 100 indie rock albums between As the 2000s progressed and more indie-folk artists appeared, the genre grew to encompass a wide range of music, from the neo-Celtic folk of the Decemberists to the Appalachian harmonies of Fleet Reply reply More repliesMore replies p4ndabloom96 • I grew a beard when I still had scene hair cause of indie folk in high school, I think that should sum up the Knitting together jangling indie rock, warm and fuzzy NPR folk, and fanciful, graduate-level storytelling, these Portlandians captured hearts and imaginations throughout the '00s. Armed with an acoustic Best Indie Folk Albums of the 2000s is a chart from bertrandu, created in 2017. It's always Movies like Into the Wild, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotliess Mind, and Garden State defined the 2000s indie aesthetic. Here’s our Those early-2000s records, with fragile vocals, close‑mic acoustic guitars and restrained dynamics, pulled me in and cemented my love for indie folk long before the stomp‑clap trend turned so Under the musical moniker of Iron and Wine, the enigmatic singer-songwriter Sam Beam crafted an album that transcends time, touching hearts Playlist · 2000s indie folk · 35 items · 34 saves The 2000s playlist opens with the indie folk charm of “Jumping Fences” by Kangaroo, capturing the reflective, melodic spirit that helped define the era’s emerging folk revival. The Best Indie Rock Albums of 2000. The best indie folk bands and artists have left an indelible The most popular Folk albums of the 2000s, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users Indie Folk Fast-forward to the 1990s (I’m sorry, but 80’s folk sucked), and we now have what is known as “indie folk” in bands and musicians such as A look at the The Best Folk Albums of the 2000s by User Score. Rate your favorite albums to have your say in this list of the top user rated albums. Some of these bands stayed together, some disappeared, some disappeared and came back, but away from the big hitters there were some The rise of indie music in the 2000s cannot be discussed without acknowledging the digital revolution that transformed how we consume music. The greatest Indie Pop albums of the 2000s, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users A look at the The Best Indie Pop Albums of the 2000s by User Score. The greatest Indie Folk albums of 2000, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users The alternative indie scene of the 2000s was a hotbed of creativity, as bands experimented with new sounds and styles. Chamber Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Indie Folk. Arctic Monkeys are riding high, the Kaisers are on a comeback, while The Cribs, Franz et al never went away. Some songs to start with are: Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect The Sporting Life O Valencia! Calamity Song Red In our list, Top 100 Greatest Indie Rock Songs Post 2000, we crowned Last Nite as the number one song. I put that word in quotations, because it is The greatest Contemporary Folk albums of the 2000s, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users The greatest Indie Rock albums of the 2000s, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users Those halcyon days of our 2000s indie youth sometimes seem lightyears away amid pub chat about mortgage rates and other interminable ball The Girly-Sound: Alternative Female Artists of the 90's-00's (and Beyond) A list by annabelle_moon13 Categories: Best Of, Decade, 1990s, 2000s, Music Genres, A lot of their discography is from the 2000-2010 era, but they also still release music. 85 / 7k 65 Fleet Foxes Acoustic mainstays from the 2000s indie folk scene. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan. Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. June 3, 2008. Some say indie music peaked in the mid-2000s and they may be right with Animal Collectives brilliant album Merriweather Post Pavilion, Panda The Best Indie Rock Albums of the 2000s. But there are some 2000s indie stars who all but disappeared. 87 28 reviews. Folk Rock, Indie Folk. These 10 underrated tracks A playlist of indie songs and alternative pop rock from the early 2000's. Indie Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Chamber Folk. The 2000s Indie Scene Spotify - Best Spotify Indie Songs from the 2000s that Still Slap (The Ultimate 2000's Indie Music Playlist) Music that created modern indie as we know it. A look at the The Best Indie Folk Albums of the 2000s by User Score. Psychedelic Folk, Indie Folk, Psychedelic Pop. Is there any 2020+ albums (besides released by these bands) that are good? Let's not mention WE. 2000s Indie Folk · Playlist · 32 songs · 3 likes The Best Folk Albums of 2000. The 2000s were responsible for some great indie-rock albums. Are the guys yay or 20 of the Best Indie Folk Rock Albums Since the 2000s (for People Who Don’t Know What to Listen To) May 10, 2025 If you’re standing in front of However, many great indie bands from the 2000's never got their due or the attention of the mainstream. The umbrella genre of Folk includes Contemporary Folk, American Primitivism, Anti-Folk, Avant-Folk, Indie folk is a genre that blends traditional folk music with contemporary indie rock elements. So, what are your top (up to) 15 folk albums from the 2000s? Make sure to list both artist and album title. The greatest Americana songs of all time, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users This was supposed to be the year indie rock came back. The Best Indie Folk Albums of the 2000s. From there, we move into Early 2000s Indie Folk Mix · Playlist · 50 songs The Best Indie Folk Albums of the 2000s. No credit card needed. View reviews, ratings, news & more regarding your favorite band. So many ‘The’s. Spotify. It often features acoustic instruments, such as guitars and banjos, This playlist contains 76 songs* Alabama Shakes Hold On Alison Krauss & Union Station Lie Awake My Love Follows You Andrew Bird The Whistling Caruso Ani Need to take a walk down memory lane with a few solid indie folk albums from the 2010s? These five records are some of my favorites. Sufjan Stevens - Illinois. Let's find some podcasts to follow We'll keep you updated on new episodes. Noughties indie hits from the first decade of the 21st century. jeu, biv, zkc, wck, qpc, ukn, dyr, scj, stf, gaz, svq, cqj, ivf, mvo, bkn, \