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Detroit Indie

Detroit indie, a vibrant and eclectic music genre, emerges from the heart of Motor City, showcasing a unique fusion of heartfelt lyricism, varied instrumentation, and a DIY ethos that nods to the city's gritty, industrious spirit. Artists within this genre blend elements of folk, rock, and post-punk, giving it a raw, yet polished sound that resonates with the resilience and innovation of Detroit. From Anna Burch's dreamy, introspective ballads to the earthy narratives of Frontier Ruckus and the gritty, garage rock vibes of The Messenger Birds, Detroit indie presents a wide-ranging sonic palette. This genre is characterized by its authentic storytelling and emotional depth, set against the backdrop of Detroit's rich musical legacy, offering a compelling reflection of the city's past and present, its struggles and its triumphs.

Top Genres

Indie Pop Indie Rock Singer-songwriter Rock Alternative Rock Indie Folk Lo-fi Art Rock Folk Rock Post-punk Experimental Rock Garage Rock Americana

Related Genres

Bubblegrunge Hopebeat Indie Punk Modern Alternative Rock

Latest Detroit Indie Release

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Cold Saturn Night (The Dropout Remix)

Single - Released January 17, 2025

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The Messenger Birds

Yoshi Flower

The True Blue

Jax Anderson

Stef Chura

Anna Burch

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January 17, 2025

Cold Saturn Night (The Dropout Remix)
The Dropout
1 tracks
December 13, 2024

Toothbrush
Jax Anderson
1 tracks
November 29

Saint Helena
Yoshi Flower
14 tracks
October 25

Hyper Life
Jax Anderson
1 tracks
October 25

Last Night
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
September 23

Come June
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
April 12

Gin and Juice
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
March 1

Crash Test Dummy
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
January 26

Gone Baby Gone
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
December 14, 2023

Now Or Never (Criss Korey Remix)
The Dropout
1 tracks
October 13

No Stress
Jax Anderson
7 tracks
October 6

All I Need
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
October 4

Drifting
The Dropout
2 tracks
August 31

On My Own
The Dropout
2 tracks
August 21

Love Myself
Jax Anderson
6 tracks
August 2

Now or Never
The Dropout
1 tracks
July 3

Now or Never
The Dropout
1 tracks
May 26

Kid's Got Love
Jax Anderson
5 tracks
May 26

Shifty
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
April 6

Lazy Talk
Jax Anderson
4 tracks
March 2

Overalls & Mini-malls
Jax Anderson
3 tracks
February 24

Waves
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
January 5

Turn My Brain Off
Jax Anderson
2 tracks
December 31, 2022

Dreamboat B-Sides
Shady Groves
9 tracks
December 31

Someday
Shady Groves
1 tracks
November 18

Tragic Comedy
The Messenger Birds
12 tracks
October 1

I Just Need Myspace
The Dropout
1 tracks
September 30

Try Living
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
September 29

Funeral
Jax Anderson
1 tracks
September 9

Tragic Comedy
The Messenger Birds
1 tracks
September 9

Tragic Comedy
The Messenger Birds
1 tracks
August 12

Light Again
The Dropout•
Someday River
1 tracks
July 27

Ode
Yoshi Flower
5 tracks
July 16

Paper Boy
The Dropout
5 tracks
June 22

Star Shopping
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
June 17

Bad Faith Actor
The Messenger Birds
1 tracks
May 27

Wishing Well
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
May 14

Let It Go
The Dropout
1 tracks
May 6

Do As You Please
The Messenger Birds
1 tracks
May 6

Do As You Please
The Messenger Birds
1 tracks

November 29, 2024

Saint Helena
Yoshi Flower
14 tracks
October 13, 2023

No Stress
Jax Anderson
7 tracks
August 21

Love Myself
Jax Anderson
6 tracks
May 26

Kid's Got Love
Jax Anderson
5 tracks
April 6

Lazy Talk
Jax Anderson
4 tracks
December 31, 2022

Dreamboat B-Sides
Shady Groves
9 tracks
November 18

Tragic Comedy
The Messenger Birds
12 tracks
July 27

Ode
Yoshi Flower
5 tracks
July 16

Paper Boy
The Dropout
5 tracks
October 8, 2021

Songs For Every Condition
Jax Anderson
10 tracks
September 6

Bubble Boy
The Dropout
6 tracks
June 9

Dreamboat
Shady Groves
10 tracks
October 16, 2020

BEDROOM B SIDES: VOLUME 1
Jax Anderson
12 tracks
October 7

Everything Has to Fall Apart Eventually
The Messenger Birds
9 tracks
April 3

If You're Dreaming
Anna Burch
12 tracks
December 6, 2019

I Will Not Let My Love Go To Waste
Yoshi Flower
13 tracks
November 22

Heal
Jax Anderson
6 tracks
August 30

If That's How You Feel
The True Blue
8 tracks
June 14

Goodies
Brother Son
11 tracks
June 7

PEER PLEASURE
Yoshi Flower
9 tracks

January 17, 2025

Cold Saturn Night (The Dropout Remix)
The Dropout
1 tracks
December 13, 2024

Toothbrush
Jax Anderson
1 tracks
October 25

Last Night
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
October 25

Hyper Life
Jax Anderson
1 tracks
September 23

Come June
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
April 12

Gin and Juice
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
March 1

Crash Test Dummy
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
January 26

Gone Baby Gone
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
December 14, 2023

Now Or Never (Criss Korey Remix)
The Dropout
1 tracks
October 6

All I Need
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
October 4

Drifting
The Dropout
2 tracks
August 31

On My Own
The Dropout
2 tracks
August 2

Now or Never
The Dropout
1 tracks
July 3

Now or Never
The Dropout
1 tracks
May 26

Shifty
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
March 2

Overalls & Mini-malls
Jax Anderson
3 tracks
February 24

Waves
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
January 5

Turn My Brain Off
Jax Anderson
2 tracks
December 31, 2022

Someday
Shady Groves
1 tracks
October 1

I Just Need Myspace
The Dropout
1 tracks