Ann Arbor Indie

Ann Arbor indie is a genre emanating from the vibrant, eclectic scene of Ann Arbor, Michigan, characterized by its innovative blending of various musical styles and intellectual lyrical nuances. Often marked by folk-influenced melodies, hints of college rock's earnestness, and the DIY ethos of punk subcultures, the genre showcases a rich tapestry of sounds ranging from the earthy, global rhythms of The Ragbirds to Tally Hall's whimsical, harmony-laden pop. Whether it's the introspective folk-rock of Chris Bathgate, Vulfpeck's funky instrumental grooves, or the emotive, shoegazing textures of Pity Sex, Ann Arbor indie embodies a fiercely independent spirit fostered by the town's supportive artistic community. This genre is as diverse and unconventional as the city itself, eschewing the mainstream for a niche, authentic expression of regional identity.

Latest Ann Arbor Indie Release
undefined album image
HOW IT IS
Single - Released May 2, 2025

RecentMusic users are tracking 68 Ann Arbor Indie artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 620 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Ann Arbor Indie artists you love!

Get Started Browse Releases
ALT. Facts
After Hours Radio
Andrea Doria
Annie Gallup
Anya Marina
Beach Daisy
Breathe Owl Breathe
Canada
Ceolsige
Charlie Burg
Chirp
Dan Henig
Dave Boutette
De La Montaña
Dead Presidents
Denae
Dogleg
Drunken Barn Dance
Electric Huldra
Ella Riot
Elm From Arm
Evan Haywood
Evan Parness
Fallow Land
Gun Lake
Hazel Bee
Hollow & Akimbo
Hot Dad
Jacob Sigman
Judy Banker
Katie Pederson
Koopa Kid
Little Traps
Lotus Hotel
Magic Toaster
Mike Vial
Miri Elle
Misty Lyn & the Big Beautiful
My Dear Disco
My Girlfriend Beru
Naked Shark
Oren Levin
Orpheum Bell
Parkway & Columbia
Pity Sex
Present Company
Reference Section
Ron Asheton
Rossy Punky Perfume
Sam Corbin
Sam Neher
Saturday Looks Good To Me
Seaholm
Starling Electric
Stop Watch
Tally Hall
Telco
Tension Splash
The Finer Things
The Kelseys
The Landmarks
The New Green
The Original Brothers and Sisters of Love
The Ragbirds
The Stellars
Timothy Monger
Vulfpeck
stoop lee
Tally Hall
Vulfpeck
Charlie Burg
Anya Marina
Saturday Looks Good To Me
Pity Sex
Dogleg
Jacob Sigman
Dan Henig
stoop lee
Hot Dad
Breathe Owl Breathe
Dave Boutette
The Kelseys
Katie Pederson
Magic Toaster
Chirp
Ron Asheton
Hollow & Akimbo
The Stellars
The Ragbirds
Oren Levin
Seaholm
Tension Splash
My Dear Disco
Ella Riot
Starling Electric
Parkway & Columbia
Judy Banker
Sam Neher
Timothy Monger
Orpheum Bell
Andrea Doria
Telco
Lotus Hotel
Hazel Bee
Fallow Land
Miri Elle
Dead Presidents
Koopa Kid
Reference Section
Naked Shark
Little Traps
Canada
Electric Huldra
After Hours Radio
Annie Gallup
The Original Brothers and Sisters of Love
Ceolsige
De La Montaña
The Landmarks
Evan Haywood
Sam Corbin
Elm From Arm
Gun Lake
ALT. Facts
Denae
Drunken Barn Dance
Mike Vial
Stop Watch
Evan Parness
Beach Daisy
Misty Lyn & the Big Beautiful
The Finer Things
Rossy Punky Perfume
Present Company
My Girlfriend Beru
The New Green