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Genre
canadian indie folk
Parent Genre: Folk/Acoustic

Canadian indie folk music is a genre that blends traditional folk elements with modern indie rock sensibilities. The music is characterized by acoustic instrumentation, introspective lyrics, and a focus on storytelling. The genre often features lush harmonies and intricate arrangements, with a strong emphasis on melody and songcraft. The artists within this genre often draw inspiration from nature and the Canadian landscape, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive.


Top artists of canadian indie folk genre

Andy Shauf
Great Lake Swimmers
The Franklin Electric
Michael Cera
Taylor Ashton
Safia Nolin
Luke Lalonde
Wolfie's Just Fine
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canadian indie folk music timeline

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List of canadian indie folk artists

Here is a list of canadian indie folk artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the canadian indie folk genre. You can find out what canadian indie folk genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namePopularity instrumentalnessdanceabilityenergyacousticnessHappinesstempofollowers
1
Andy Shauf
52 7 63 32 61 38 111 164730
2
Great Lake Swimmers
47 9 53 43 58 42 116 82603
3
The Franklin Electric
47 0 54 47 57 44 114 44589
4
Michael Cera
46 43 52 15 91 36 113 105596
5
Taylor Ashton
40 3 67 35 79 52 90 4340
6
Safia Nolin
39 0 56 22 90 29 116 35664
7
Luke Lalonde
33 18 49 96 0 93 93 2305
8
Wolfie's Just Fine
32 3 60 44 36 21 108 20070
9
Jordaan Mason & The Horse Museum
31 0 0 0 0 0 0 10082
10
Mappe Of
28 13 40 31 84 16 110 7318
11
John K. Samson
28 6 63 43 48 44 125 22317
12
Jordaan Mason
28 13 39 38 65 21 122 5976
13
Jon McKiel
25 27 50 74 35 44 133 4385
14
Nico Paulo
23 0 55 55 31 44 113 1507
15
Rock Plaza Central
22 3 45 70 18 64 134 3375
16
Folly and the Hunter
21 10 47 43 64 37 105 7127
17
The Acorn
20 6 58 49 82 31 97 12167
18
Emilie Kahn
19 0 57 46 68 32 140 11791
19
Jennah Barry
19 0 51 12 89 37 113 2765
20
Siskiyou
15 69 65 46 58 58 94 5080
21
The Wilderness of Manitoba
15 1 48 51 26 35 104 5796
22
Woodpigeon
13 18 52 37 50 45 98 4183
23
Kalle Mattson
13 0 50 58 30 43 133 3302
24
Sam Weber
13 0 0 0 0 0 0 2101
25
Evening Hymns
13 2 56 44 47 28 120 6460
26
Michael Feuerstack
12 0 0 0 0 0 0 917
27
Tony Dekker
12 5 57 32 81 33 76 928
28
Ariel Sharratt
12 0 0 0 0 0 0 782
29
100 mile house
11 42 40 40 72 26 103 3058
30
Sam Tudor
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 2162
31
Will Driving West
10 59 28 37 24 8 82 1975
32
Steven Bowers
10 0 30 36 74 25 96 480
33
Dave Monks
9 0 60 49 42 20 122 2958
34
Alexia Avina
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1699
35
Ô Paon
8 43 31 31 74 23 88 2816
36
Ostrea Lake
7 70 76 22 93 19 105 840
37
Forest City Lovers
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1633
38
Brandon Wolfe Scott
6 2 69 47 3 66 120 380
39
Pat LePoidevin
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1146
40
Jay Malinowski & The Deadcoast
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 695
41
Coatseller
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1382
42
L.T.Leif
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 179
43
Curse in the Woods
3 0 40 54 69 41 186 296
44
Paper Beat Scissors
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 936
45
The Provincial Archive
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 527
46
Hello, Blue Roses
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 334
47
ANAMAI
0 81 25 10 84 4 106 715