The search for a concrete identity is lifelong–from wanting to break out of our parents or siblings' shadow, to strolling the hallways of high school with a solid sense of self, and to establishing your own person in the workplace jungle.

Who are you without your significant other, your friends and relationships? Or is your identity dependent on them? Ponder over these questions with these great folk songs and a smatter of indie pop.

Compiled by Rayne Aguilar
Cover art by Ches Gatpayat

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