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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 Dream Pop Indie Folk Alternative Rock Folk Rock Lo-fi Psychedelic Rock Garage Rock Americana

Related Genres

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Latest Detroit Indie Release

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Cold Saturn Night (The Dropout Remix)

Single - Released January 17, 2025

Top Artists

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The Messenger Birds

Yoshi Flower

Mark Whalen

Bonny Doon

Stef Chura

Jax Anderson

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January 17, 2025

Cold Saturn Night (The Dropout Remix)
The Dropout
1 tracks
November 29, 2024

Saint Helena
Yoshi Flower
14 tracks
November 8

New Phonies (Remastered)
ADULT.
4 tracks
October 25

Hyper Life
Jax Anderson
1 tracks
October 25

Last Night
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
September 24

What You Do
Ronny Tibbs
1 tracks
September 23

Come June
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
August 27

Imagine My Eyes
Ronny Tibbs
1 tracks
July 30

Too Late
Ronny Tibbs
1 tracks
June 28

Love Is (Just) A Cruel Game
Ronny Tibbs
1 tracks
June 3

Clock Keeps Ticking
Bonny Doon
1 tracks
April 12

Gin and Juice
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
March 1

Crash Test Dummy
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
February 16

On the Northline
Frontier Ruckus
12 tracks
January 31

I'm Not the Boy
Frontier Ruckus
1 tracks
January 29

Das Heise Experiment (The Remixes)
The Exaltics•
ADULT.
4 tracks
January 26

Gone Baby Gone
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
January 10

Clarkston Pasture
Frontier Ruckus
1 tracks
December 14, 2023

Now Or Never (Criss Korey Remix)
The Dropout
1 tracks
November 29

On the Northline
Frontier Ruckus
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
September 27

Lovebomb (ADULT. Remix)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs•
ADULT.
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
June 16

Let There Be Music
Bonny Doon
10 tracks
May 26

Western Mystery Tradition
Moonwalks
11 tracks
May 26

Kid's Got Love
Jax Anderson
5 tracks
May 26

Western Mystery Tradition
Moonwalks
11 tracks
May 26

Shifty
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
May 3

Natural Possession
Moonwalks
3 tracks
April 6

Lazy Talk
Jax Anderson
4 tracks
April 5

War On Nothing
Moonwalks
2 tracks
March 7

Heavy Tears
Moonwalks
1 tracks
March 2

Overalls & Mini-malls
Jax Anderson
3 tracks
February 24

Waves
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
January 17

Crooked Creek
Bonny Doon
2 tracks

November 29, 2024

Saint Helena
Yoshi Flower
14 tracks
November 8

New Phonies (Remastered)
ADULT.
4 tracks
February 16

On the Northline
Frontier Ruckus
12 tracks
January 29

Das Heise Experiment (The Remixes)
The Exaltics•
ADULT.
4 tracks
October 13, 2023

No Stress
Jax Anderson
7 tracks
August 21

Love Myself
Jax Anderson
6 tracks
June 16

Let There Be Music
Bonny Doon
10 tracks
May 26

Kid's Got Love
Jax Anderson
5 tracks
May 26

Western Mystery Tradition
Moonwalks
11 tracks
May 26

Western Mystery Tradition
Moonwalks
11 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
September 2

Hey How Are You, Good to See You
Mark Whalen
9 tracks
July 27

Ode
Yoshi Flower
5 tracks
July 16

Paper Boy
The Dropout
5 tracks
February 25

Becoming Undone
ADULT.
8 tracks
October 8, 2021

Songs For Every Condition
Jax Anderson
10 tracks
September 6

Bubble Boy
The Dropout
6 tracks
July 16

Keego Harbor
Matthew Milia
10 tracks

January 17, 2025

Cold Saturn Night (The Dropout Remix)
The Dropout
1 tracks
October 25, 2024

Last Night
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
October 25

Hyper Life
Jax Anderson
1 tracks
September 24

What You Do
Ronny Tibbs
1 tracks
September 23

Come June
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
August 27

Imagine My Eyes
Ronny Tibbs
1 tracks
July 30

Too Late
Ronny Tibbs
1 tracks
June 28

Love Is (Just) A Cruel Game
Ronny Tibbs
1 tracks
June 3

Clock Keeps Ticking
Bonny Doon
1 tracks
April 12

Gin and Juice
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
March 1

Crash Test Dummy
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
January 31

I'm Not the Boy
Frontier Ruckus
1 tracks
January 26

Gone Baby Gone
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
January 10

Clarkston Pasture
Frontier Ruckus
1 tracks
December 14, 2023

Now Or Never (Criss Korey Remix)
The Dropout
1 tracks
November 29

On the Northline
Frontier Ruckus
1 tracks
October 6

All I Need
Yoshi Flower
1 tracks
October 4

Drifting
The Dropout
2 tracks
September 27

Lovebomb (ADULT. Remix)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs•
ADULT.
2 tracks
August 31

On My Own
The Dropout
2 tracks