Can you suggest any musicians?

Question

I'm looking to find folk musicians to listen to who have done something more interesting with their music/pushed the boundaries/experimented/done clever stuff (sorry lol can't think of any other way to phrase it). I need to listen to them as inspiration as apparently the folk music I write can be too predictable. If you can think of anyone please answer! Thanks!

Answer 1

Sia

Bret Dennen

Missy Higgins

Colbie Caillat

Mason Jennings

Bob Dylan

Brandi Carlile

Carbon Leaf

Answer 2

There are 4 artists that I think fit your bill - they experiment with sound and really entice the ear.

Firstly, Duke Special - he is unique and just amazing, with an olde worlde, music hall'ish sound

Or, David Ford - what this man can do with a Loop pedal is amazing!

Or perhaps, Foy Vance - another genius with a real bluesy, folksy sound. Very clever song construction

Lastly, Johnny Flynn - definitely the one with the strongest Folk roots but brings a new element with the arrangements and the instrumentation.

All have myspace pages so check them out and enjoy!