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5 Artists to Listen to If You Love Adrianne Lenker
When it comes to songwriting, Adrianne Lenker has a gift for crafting worlds—not just stories, but atmospheres you can live in for a while. Her work, both solo and with Big Thief, is raw, intimate, and overflowing with emotion. If you’re anything like me, once you’ve soaked up every track she’s released, the hunger for more feels insatiable. Fortunately, the indie and alternative music scene is full of kindred spirits who channel that same soul-stirring energy. Here are five artists you’ll want to dive into if Adrianne Lenker’s music speaks to your soul.
1. Searows
Searows is the kind of artist who writes like they’re whispering secrets to the listener. With lo-fi production and acoustic-driven melodies, Searows’ music has a confessional quality that reminds me of Adrianne’s more stripped-back moments. Their 2022 album Guard Dog is full of songs that feel like they’re giving you permission to sit with your feelings—quietly devastating in the best way.
2. Genevieve Stokes
Genevieve Stokes’s music feels like stepping into a dream—or maybe a memory you can’t quite place. Her delicate piano arrangements and ethereal vocals are reminiscent of Lenker’s ability to make the ordinary feel otherworldly. On her album Catching Rabbits, Stokes invites you into her inner world with a sense of wonder and introspection that feels deeply relatable.
3. Malice K
Malice K is a shapeshifter, blending elements of grunge, folk, and pop into something uniquely their own. Much like Lenker, Malice K’s lyrics cut deep, but it’s their raw vocal delivery that truly strikes a nerve. Their 2024 debut album AVANTI is full of songs that explore loss and chaos, grounding these themes in intimate acoustic moments that feel like quiet revelations.
4. Wasia Project
If you’re drawn to Lenker’s genre-defying tendencies, Wasia Project’s fusion of jazz, classical, and indie pop will likely captivate you. The sibling duo’s layered compositions and heartfelt lyrics are a reminder that music can be both intricate and deeply emotional. Tracks like “Ur So Pretty” mirror the tenderness and vulnerability that Adrianne so effortlessly conveys.
5. Gigi Perez
Gigi Perez’s music is raw in the way that cuts right to the bone. Her EP How to Catch a Falling Knife channels heartbreak and self-discovery through stark, acoustic-driven tracks. If Lenker’s music makes you feel like you’re not alone in your struggles, Perez brings that same kind of catharsis with a voice that feels like it’s lived a hundred lives.
These artists share Adrianne Lenker’s knack for capturing the beauty and messiness of being human. Each one offers a distinct perspective, but they all carry that same emotional weight and honesty that makes Lenker’s music so magnetic. So grab your headphones and let these artists guide you to new corners of your heart.
