Indie Rock

Indie rock is a genre characterized by its DIY ethos, lo-fi production, and eclectic blend of musical influences. Emerging in the 1980s, indie rock evolved from post-punk and college radio scenes, emphasizing creative freedom and anti-mainstream sentiments. By the 2000s, indie rock had gained widespread popularity, with a distinctive sound marked by jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and introspective, often poetic lyrics. Vocal styles range from introspective murmurs to anthemic wails, while instrumentation often incorporates keyboards, synthesizers, and found sounds. Indie rock's cultural significance lies in its democratization of music-making, empowering artists to self-produce and distribute their work outside traditional label systems. Drawing from psychedelic, folk, and garage rock traditions, indie rock's genre-bending spirit has influenced a wide range of musical styles, from electronic and hip-hop to mainstream pop. Its offbeat, experimental approach has also fostered a devoted fan base and a thriving festival circuit.

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Flagrant Act of Bliss
Album - 12 Tracks - Released January 23, 2026

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2XKO
54-40
AIRBEAR
AMORE
Ally Evenson
Anika
Arctic Monkeys
Arto Lindsay
BatBat
Black Pistol Fire
Blanks
Cat Power
Catch Your Breath
Christian Janssen
Clutter
Courtney Barnett
DONEFOR
Dany D'Amico
Dead Dads Club
Emma Harner
Endless Taverns
European Sun
Evan Honer
FRIDAY*
Four Tet
Fukaj
Gatz2Gatz
Gia Ford
HOLOSOIL
Her Eyes Were Green
Hot for Crime
Jack West
Jillette Johnson
Jo Passed
Joey Gutos
Katie Tupper
Ken Park
Kickdown
Kyle Hume
LATE 90s
La Luz
Lane Boy
Lise Jonsson
Loreen
Love Remain
Lø Spirit
MAUR
Mannymore
Maromaro
Matt Pond PA
Mendez
Micah Palace
Mind’s Eye
Miza
Morning Fuzz
Nelly Furtado
Nesta And The Blondes
Nic D
Oh well.
Otu
RAZRWAV
Rain Paris
Red Leather
Rocket Rese
Roman Candle
Ruby Waters
Rules Man
SadBois
Sego
Snail Mail
Soft Kill
Soran
Spuddy
St. Jimi Sebastian Cricket Club
Swamp
THE HARA
Talking Heads
The Format
The Guest List
The Hellacopters
The New Pornographers
The Palm Tree Boy
The Paper Kites
Thomas Stenström
Two & The Sun
Two Feet
Vermona Kids
WILLIS
Waxahatchee
WhiteCapMusic
Witchz
ZEROBASEONE
alt!
benno!
blesse
july
oskar med k
Сборная Союза
Скажи щось погане
Татем
Arctic Monkeys
Olivia Rodrigo
Radiohead
Chappell Roan
Twenty One Pilots
Cigarettes After Sex
Nirvana
Oasis
Hozier
Mitski
beabadoobee
Tame Impala
Hindia
Paramore
Måneskin
Nelly Furtado
Florence + The Machine
Fall Out Boy
wave to earth
R.E.M.
Kings of Leon
Brainy
Gigi Perez
Pierce The Veil
Mon Laferte
MGMT
Chris Grey
girl in red
Artemas
The Black Keys
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Ado
AURORA
The White Stripes
Wallows
Enjambre
Mumford & Sons
Suki Waterhouse
Sam Fender
Foster The People
Royel Otis
yung kai
bôa
YUNGBLUD
Bastille
Zachi
alt-J
Nate Ruess
Counting Crows
overtonight
Andrés Calamaro
Phantogram
Bakar
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
SYML
Big Thief
Beach Weather
Maggie Rogers
A Day To Remember
Seventeen
Mother Mother
Franz Ferdinand
Bernadya
Jimmy Eat World
NEFFEX
Khruangbin
oskar med k
The Kooks
i wanna be a jack-o-lantern
Eyedress
León Larregui
The Walters
Talking Heads
Portugal. The Man
Tommy Richman
BOYNEXTDOOR
Paul
Of Monsters and Men
RJ Pasin
Lucy Dacus
Lily Allen
Mt. Joy
Santigold
Two Door Cinema Club
White Gold
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
Two Feet
Jaymes Young
White Noise Baby Sleep
Good Neighbours
Livingston
Phoenix
Lotus Juice
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Stereophonics
Matt Maltese
Father John Misty
Chezile
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