Daughter

Daughter are a British indie folk trio formed in London in 2010, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Elena Tonra, guitarist Igor Haefeli, and drummer Remi Aguilella. The band's sound is built around Tonra's intimately confessional vocals and lyrics — spare, direct writing about loss, grief, and fragile emotional states — set against layered guitar textures, patient rhythms, and subtle electronics. Their debut EP His Young Heart (2011) and follow-up The Wild Youth (2012) built considerable buzz in the UK independent music scene, leading to their debut album If You Leave (2013) on 4AD Records. The record was a significant critical success, praised for its emotional honesty and atmospheric production, and established the band as one of the more distinctive voices in British indie folk. Not to Disappear (2016) expanded the sonic palette with more prominent electronic and post-rock elements, adding a heavier texture to Tonra's writing. Music for Film: Wild Rose (2019) and the soundtrack work alongside their studio output has demonstrated a versatility beyond their core sound. Tonra has also pursued solo work under the name Ex:Re. Daughter have built an intensely devoted following drawn to the emotional directness of their music — their concerts are notable for the intimate, almost confessional atmosphere they create. They remain one of the more quietly influential acts to emerge from the early-2010s British indie scene.