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.

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SICK
Album - 8 Tracks - Released October 5, 2024

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Albion Place
Aldous Harding
Alizarin Lizard
Chris Heazlewood
Dadamah
David Kilgour
Die! Die! Die!
Dimmer
Double Happys
Ghost Club
Gromz
Ha the Unclear
Hamish Kilgour
High Dependency Unit
Hot Donnas
Kane Strang
Koizilla
Look Blue Go Purple
Marlin's Dreaming
Mild Orange
Nadia Reid
Peter Jefferies
Ragged
Robert Scott
Shayne P. Carter
Soaked Oats
The Chills
The Clean
The Dead C
The Verlaines
Tiny Ruins
Tono and the Finance Company
Toy Love
Aldous Harding
The Clean
Mild Orange
Marlin's Dreaming
Nadia Reid
The Chills
Tiny Ruins
Robert Scott
Kane Strang
Soaked Oats
David Kilgour
Albion Place
Gromz
The Verlaines
Look Blue Go Purple
Hamish Kilgour
Ragged
Die! Die! Die!
Hot Donnas
Toy Love
Dimmer
Ha the Unclear
Dadamah
The Dead C
Peter Jefferies
Double Happys
Koizilla
High Dependency Unit
Tono and the Finance Company
Ghost Club
Alizarin Lizard
Chris Heazlewood
Shayne P. Carter