Dunedin Indie

Dunedin indie, emanating from the city of Dunedin in New Zealand, enjoys a distinctive reputation for its jangly guitar sounds, lo-fi aesthetic, and a DIY ethos born in the early 1980s. This genre, often interwoven with elements of post-punk, psychedelic rock, and folk, was cemented by bands like The Clean, whose influence persists in the city's sound. The music typically features melodic, yet raw instrumentation and introspective lyrics, giving it a casual, garage-band charm. Artists often tap into a sense of isolation inherent to New Zealand's geography, which imbues their music with a haunting beauty and authenticity. With its laid-back vibe and innovative spirit, Dunedin indie stands as an influential force that champions a unique, understated sound far beyond the shores of its South Island origins.

Latest Follows

Latest Dunedin Indie Release
undefined album image
The//Glow
Album - 11 Tracks - Released August 8, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
The Clean
Mild Orange
Marlin's Dreaming
The Chills
Soaked Oats
Kane Strang
Top Playlists
The Sound of Flying Nun Records 15 Dunedin Indie artists
Springworks - Indie Songs We Love 2 1 Dunedin Indie artist
“i need new music to listen to” 1 Dunedin Indie artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 28 Dunedin Indie artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 234 releases

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

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. August 8, 2025
  2. July 25
  3. May 30
  4. May 2
  5. April 25
  6. March 28
  7. February 28
  8. February 28
  9. February 4
  10. January 31
  11. January 24
  12. January 13
  13. November 29, 2024
  14. November 26
  15. November 1
  16. October 25
  17. October 5
  18. August 16
  19. July 24
  20. June 26
  21. May 31
  22. May 29
  23. May 24
  24. April 19
  25. April 12
  26. March 15
  27. November 6, 2023
  28. October 20
  29. June 23
  30. May 26
  31. April 28
  32. January 27
  33. January 13
  34. November 18, 2022
  35. October 27
  36. September 29
  37. September 27
  38. August 23
  39. June 1
  40. May 20
  1. August 8, 2025
  2. February 28
  3. October 5, 2024
  4. August 16
  5. May 24
  6. April 19
  7. January 27, 2023
  8. November 18, 2022
  9. May 20
  10. February 10
  11. January 21
  12. December 1, 2021
  13. October 1
  14. June 4
  15. May 14
  16. March 16
  17. November 13, 2020
  18. October 16
  19. May 29
  20. April 24