Top 10: Free Indie Folk Spotify playlists to submit in 2026
10 alt folk playlists accepting free submissions in 2026
February 5, 2026 / by DailyPlaylists
DailyPlaylists is a music promotion platform that connects artists with thousands of Spotify playlist curators.
Artists can easily submit their tracks for free or through premium campaigns, making it one of the largest and most accessible playlist submission networks available.
Since 2017, DailyPlaylists has supported over 7 million playlist placements, one million artists and over 40,000 curators.
DailyPlaylists continues to be one of the most accessible platforms for independent artists looking to promote their music through Spotify playlists. In 2026, indie folk, acoustic indie, and alternative folk remain important niche genres on the platform, with curators actively searching for authentic songwriting, organic instrumentation, and emotionally resonant productions.
Through DailyPlaylists’ free submission marketplace, artists can connect directly with real playlist curators reviewing indie folk and acoustic submissions every day. While some playlists may have smaller audiences than mainstream pop or electronic lists, they often offer highly engaged listeners and stronger genre alignment, which can translate into better long-term discovery.
Below are 10 indie folk playlists you can submit to for free on DailyPlaylists in 2026, all curated by active playlist owners looking for new music.
1. Golden Hour | Indie Indie
Curator: Golden Hour Records
Followers: 43,740
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bnp84IbjT13CSDG5jbULa
A warm, mood-driven indie playlist that leans toward acoustic textures, gentle vocals, and reflective songwriting. Ideal for indie folk artists with atmospheric production and melodic subtlety.
2. alternative / indie rock music
Curator: True Heat
Followers: 40,528
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bnp84IbjT13CSDG5jbULa
Despite the broader indie label, this playlist often features softer alternative cuts, folk-leaning indie tracks, and singer-songwriter material with crossover appeal.
3. Indie Release
Curator: ReBL
Followers: 13,664
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LGXVgvFTYtvCl7kruaChA
Focused on emerging independent artists, this playlist highlights authentic songwriting, organic instrumentation, and contemporary indie folk aesthetics.
4. Strees Free Mornings [Indie, Folk, Alt-R&B]
Curator: Bastian Kladny
Followers: 7,839
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O21WdOcwVeilVou5IKNyM
A relaxed listening playlist blending indie folk, mellow indie pop, and acoustic textures. Particularly suited for calm, intimate tracks with soft vocal delivery.
5. S-Tier Indie: Chill/Folky/Dreamy
Curator: Eleven Outta Ten
Followers: 7,163
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6whuizcBZdiXjjgoGZ52lb
As the name suggests, this playlist favors dreamy indie folk, chilled acoustic arrangements, and emotionally resonant songwriting.
6. For the Fragile Hours
Curator: Sugar Pomelo
Followers: 5,982
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sJAS1lLNsAFG9k2IsPm5E
An introspective playlist designed for quiet listening moments. Best suited for delicate indie folk, acoustic ballads, and atmospheric alternative tracks.
7. Indie Folk Country 2026 💫 | Indie Autumn Vibes
Curator: Treble
Followers: 5,373
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RG1usS3lDkVstZOcAbZ2A
A seasonal indie folk selection highlighting organic instrumentation, folk-country crossover sounds, and cozy acoustic production.
8. Indie Folk Essentials
Curator: Juhász Benedek
Followers: 4,913
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Y7Bjg1JyRcLE5UPCJTtxV
A focused indie folk playlist featuring acoustic songwriting, understated arrangements, and modern folk aesthetics.
9. Folk Radar 2026
Curator: FBP Music Publishing
Followers: 4,316
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7m6Pd0yHR2PXYXjUIVdvU8
A discovery-oriented playlist spotlighting emerging folk artists and contemporary indie folk releases with authentic storytelling.
10. Acoustic Indie Folk
Curator: seed&stone records
Followers: 4,440
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73NJTuCRiUR02AIrlzMnya
A niche but highly aligned playlist dedicated to acoustic indie folk, singer-songwriter material, and stripped-back productions.
Smaller genre-focused playlists like these can play a key role in building a dedicated audience. Indie folk listeners tend to be highly engaged, making targeted playlist placement especially valuable for long-term artist growth.
If you’re ready to get your music heard by real curators and real listeners, you can start submitting today on DailyPlaylists.