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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Albert af Ekenstam
Ali Hugo
Amy Millan
Anna Arboles
Babyteeth
Bea Elmy Martin
Ben Provencial
Birdie Ventura
CCOSMO
Carla Aakre
Cigar Club
Coloured Rocks
Daylight Robbery!
Denali
Denison Witmer
Doli
Doves
Drux
Dylan Cartlidge
Elliot Greer
Empire Street
Fernant Zeste
Fillipian
Frog
Garrett & the Gray
Gaytheist
Geoffrey O'Connor
Ginger Evil
Gonzalo Brancciari
Greta Isaac
Honey Crisp
IVG
Jacksonport
Jam in the Van
James Grant
Jean Valery
John Davey
John Zealey
Jonathan Johansson
Juliana Chahayed
Jyoshin Storm
Jørgen Tee Sørensen
Kayley Green
Kiran Kai
Les Gordons
Lucas Fendrich
Lucy Dacus
Luna S.
Mack Lorén
Mad Kelly
Mama Terra
Marcelo Rubio
Marinero
Middletown Dreams
Molly Devine
Moonsong
Moontype
Natalie Taylor
No Tagbacks
Oracle Sisters
Psychotic Apes
Quinto Cuarta
Robin Kester
SKOMOROH
Skinny Dippers
Sophia & Os Senhores Roubados
Souled American
Superjava
Swim Surreal
Tania Pereira
Tanssiva Karhu
Teri Gender Bender
The Clang Group
The Crushboys
The Mistons
The Ninth Empire
The Other Realm
The Real Jobs
The Transits
The Velveteers
The Warsaw Clinic
Thom Yorke
Timo Kämäräinen
Trash Pals
Trippy Space Gang
VUDOO
Vasilis Vlastos
Vin Bogart
Vulture Feather
Winona Fighter
Wyldest
Yalnayak
ZZEN
Zupa Fitz
dwta
normal the kid
Гурт Дно
Не Взрослей
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Скажи щось погане
Olivia Rodrigo
Chappell Roan
Lil Peep
Bernadya
Artemas
Panic! At The Disco
MGMT
Chance Peña
The Black Keys
Dedublüman
Beach House
Michael Marcagi
Sufjan Stevens
Zachi
alt-J
RJ Pasin
yung kai
Maggie Rogers
francis
NEFFEX
Nate Ruess
Big Thief
Father John Misty
Nicky Youre
ZEROBASEONE
Airbag
Franz Ferdinand
Counting Crows
Two Door Cinema Club
Seventeen
Paul
Lucy Dacus
Portugal. The Man
Good Neighbours
Lotus Juice
Zartmann
Phoenix
White Gold
The National
Elliott Smith
Vampire Weekend
Carbonne
Sai Abhyankkar
The Last Dinner Party
Toploader
Silent Sanctuary
Higashi
Evan Honer
Olivia
Tom Grennan
Louis Tomlinson
Dauner
The Dare
Iron & Wine
elijah woods
Arcade Fire
Cúpula
Dayglow
10CM
José González
Ichiss
Mackenzy Mackay
Tomo
DOPE LEMON
St. Vincent
Orange & Lemons
Peyton Parrish
Fleet Foxes
Joy Again
Dr. Dog
milet
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
GROUPLOVE
Kellin Quinn
Good Kid
Nate Traveller
David Gray
Citizen Soldier
Giant Rooks
Third Eye Blind
Yoko Gold
Catch Your Breath
Stereophonics
K.Flay
Bishop Briggs
COIN
Franc Fala
Soppgirobygget
Kocchi no Kento
Interpol
Avenoir
juju<3
The War On Drugs
Metric
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Katrina & The Waves
Rain City Drive
The Shins
Jagwar Twin
Jack White