today’s reflective mix of the best indie folk releases have a lovely mix of intimate songwriting, soft acoustic textures and thoughtful storytelling. there’s some great perspectives in this selection, so let’s get started.
The Forest – Tia Lamb
‘tia lamb delivers a beautifully introspective indie folk moment rooted in raw emotion and nature’
the forest begins with sparse acoustic guitar and intimate vocals before expanding into a fuller folk arrangement with gentle celtic touches. the track moves carefully between softness and emotional weight, letting its storytelling unfold through layered harmonies and expressive melody.
tia lamb is a birmingham based songwriter exploring identity, spirituality and emotional conflict through personal folk songwriting. written during her final year at university, the release reflects a moment of self discovery and inner tension while highlighting her evolving indie folk voice. it’s brilliant, and we can’t wait to hear more.
thank u for making this tia lamb 🌿
Mother – The Ingrid
‘the ingrid shape an emotionally searching indie folk sound built on subtle tension and human connection’
mother unfolds slowly through with a lovely mix of atmospheric guitars and restrained vocals that favour mood over drama. the song leans into space and texture, allowing its stunning vocal melody and emotional ambiguity to guide the listener through a reflective sonic landscape.
impressively, the ingrid formed during lockdown while still in school, using songwriting as a way to process uncertainty and connection. fronted by jess charleslyn, the band focus on emotional storytelling, with this release exploring memory, distance and the complexities of relationships. lovely stuff, more of this please.
thank u for making this the ingrid 🌙
Hesitate – MyKungFu
‘mykungfu blends melancholic songwriting with gentle acoustic textures and a wonderful folk atmosphere’
hesitate carries a bittersweet melody shaped by warm guitar tones and a log-cabin rhythm that allows the emotion of the track to settle gradually. the fantastic arrangement balances melancholy and lightness, and there’s a memorable melodic mood at the heart of this.
mykungfu is the long running project of swiss musician domi schreiber, a multi instrumentalist connected to a wide network across the swiss music scene. this release reflects years of experience, exploring emotional hesitation and the struggle between doubt and happiness. really cool.
thank u for making this mykungfu 🌾
Lately – Shapes Like People
‘shapes like people deliver a warm, melodic indie folk moment filled with heartfelt reflection’
lately begins gently with george harrison guitars and lovely, soft vocal lines before opening into richer melodies carried by layered harmonies and an almost 90s alt-rock vibe. the track sits between reflective lyrics with uplifting melodic movement, giving it both emotional depth and a really cool brightness.
shapes like people are the wiltshire based duo of carl and kat mann, a songwriting partnership built on lovely guitar work and expressive vocals. this release arrives ahead of their upcoming album and captures their shared approach to thoughtful, melodic songwriting. would love to see this live, its great.
thank u for making this shapes like people 🌤️
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