Cardiff Indie

Cardiff indie is a vibrant and eclectic music genre that emerged in the 2010s, characterized by its blend of witty, literate lyrics, jangly guitars, and infectious melodies. Drawing from post-punk, new wave, and psych-rock influences, the genre is marked by its energetic, danceable rhythms and an emphasis on storytelling through lyrics. Born out of Cardiff's thriving music scene, Cardiff indie flourished in the mid-2010s, reflecting the city's cultural renaissance and its artists' desire to create music that was both locally rooted and internationally relevant. With its unique blend of Welsh language and Anglo-American indie sensibilities, Cardiff indie distinguishes itself from similar UK indie styles, offering a fresh, idiosyncratic sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

Latest Cardiff Indie Release
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The Lowrider (Low & Crooked Remix)
Single - Released October 18, 2024
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  1. October 18, 2024
  2. October 2
  3. September 27
  4. September 25
  5. September 9
  6. August 28
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  11. April 26
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  21. March 8
  22. January 26
  23. January 12
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    B-Real
    13 tracks
  24. December 15, 2023
  25. December 8
  26. November 24
  27. November 21
  28. November 16
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    Gwacter
    1 tracks
  29. November 16
  30. November 3
  31. October 31
  32. September 15
  33. September 12
  34. September 6
  35. September 1
  36. July 25
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  38. June 6
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  40. May 19
  1. May 17, 2024
  2. May 3
  3. April 26
  4. April 12
  5. March 13
  6. January 26
  7. January 12
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    B-Real
    13 tracks
  8. November 16, 2023
  9. September 15
  10. March 10
  11. January 13
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    Get Real
    11 tracks
  12. January 13
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    Get Real
    12 tracks
  13. September 30, 2022
  14. July 27
  15. July 1
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    Tresor
    10 tracks
  16. February 25
  17. February 2
  18. January 12
  19. November 10, 2021
  20. September 22