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Artists like Fleet Foxes — and the music that made them

Indie Folk · 2006-present

Lush baroque folk harmonies that redefined indie music.

Fleet Foxes are a Seattle-based indie folk band led by Robin Pecknold, known for their intricate vocal harmonies and pastoral songwriting that brought baroque pop sensibilities to modern folk music. Their self-titled 2008 debut album became a critical and commercial breakthrough, establishing them as pioneers of the indie folk revival and influencing countless artists with their sophisticated, nature-inspired sound.

Essential tracks

►White Winter Hymnal

►Montezuma

►Can I Believe You

Did you know

Robin Pecknold took a hiatus to study at Columbia University, delaying their third album by six years

Their name comes from a dream that drummer J. Tillman had before he left to become Father John Misty

They recorded their debut album in various unconventional locations including a swimming pool room for its natural reverb

“Baroque vocal harmonies meet pastoral folk in shimmering, nature-drenched soundscapes.”

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Fleet Foxes

2006-present

Crosby, Stills & Nash

1969-1999

cited

The Beach Boys

1961-1998

cited

Neil Young

1963-present

cited

The Byrds

1964-1973

sonic

Simon and Garfunkel

1957-1970

sonic

Love

1965-1974

sonic

The Incredible String Band

1966-2006

movement

Pentangle

1967-1995

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What makes the sound

Sonic elements

Multi-layered vocal harmonies

Fingerpicked acoustic guitar

Pastoral and nature imagery

Baroque pop orchestration

Start with these tracks

White Winter Hymnal

Montezuma

Helplessness Blues

Third of May / Ōdaigahara

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Music like Fleet Foxes — Fleet Foxes are a Seattle-based indie folk band led by Robin Pecknold, known for their intricate vocal harmonies and pastoral songwriting that brought baroque pop sensibilities to modern folk music. Their self-titled 2008 debut album became a critical and commercial breakthrough, establishing them as pioneers of the indie folk revival and influencing countless artists with their sophisticated, nature-inspired sound.

Artists like Fleet Foxes today include Grizzly Bear, Animal Collective, Bon Iver, Big Thief. If you enjoy Fleet Foxes, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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