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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Solo Quiero Estar Contigo
Single - Released February 14, 2026

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Alex Sampson
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Andrew Bird
Anthony Krizan
Ashley Stacey
Auralai
Austen Starr
Ax and the Hatchetmen
BILLOBUCKERS
BOYNEXTDOOR
Baby Sleep Music
Biava
Cameron James
Damien Jurado
Daniel Abussi
David James Allen
Dead Groove
Deli Dünya
Deny
Depresión Post-Mortem
Diego Herrán
Don't Scare Billy
Endless Taverns
Fossil Fuel Funk
Frost Children
Good Neighbours
Howling Bells
Jack Savoretti
Jam in the Van
John Michael Howell
John O'Brien
Jose Freedom
KENNYJACTA
Kami Kehoe
Kane
Kasaros
Kevin Morby
Kill Dyll
Kristóf Hajós
Kyle Hume
LIMOUS
Last Dinosaurs
Mark Evan
Marlon Funaki
Maromaro
Mavi
Memphis.
Miossec
Mira Ray
Moonsong
Music Within
Nathan James
Nextime
Nic D
Nolo
Offthewally
RJ Pasin
ROCKBOT
ROMES
Rebel Cause
Remember Sports
Rivilin
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
RudyWade
SYML
Salven al Tigre
Sego
Should
Son Little
Stereolab
Stony Stone
Taffy
The Black Heart Procession
The Dare
The Hellacopters
The Lone Bellow
The New Pornographers
The Palm Tree Boy
The Temper Trap
They Might Be Giants
Tota
Various Artists
Victoria Ray
Vlins
Wet Leg
Wet Tuna
alt!
boy 2000
congratulations
dedde
elijah woods
elsas
flipturn
heartaake
indigo la End
sakanaction
trapeia
Arctic Monkeys
Olivia Rodrigo
Radiohead
Chappell Roan
Twenty One Pilots
Cigarettes After Sex
Nirvana
Oasis
Hozier
beabadoobee
Mitski
Tame Impala
Hindia
Paramore
Nelly Furtado
Måneskin
Florence + The Machine
Fall Out Boy
wave to earth
Pierce The Veil
Brainy
Kings of Leon
R.E.M.
Gigi Perez
Mon Laferte
MGMT
girl in red
Chris Grey
Artemas
Ado
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Suki Waterhouse
The White Stripes
Gotye
Enjambre
Mumford & Sons
Wallows
YUNGBLUD
bôa
Bastille
Royel Otis
Zachi
Foster The People
Sam Fender
yung kai
SYML
The Temper Trap
Beach Weather
Big Thief
The Black Keys
Maggie Rogers
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
overtonight
alt-J
Andrés Calamaro
Nate Ruess
Bakar
Phantogram
Counting Crows
i wanna be a jack-o-lantern
Mother Mother
oskar med k
Jimmy Eat World
Eyedress
León Larregui
Franz Ferdinand
Khruangbin
NEFFEX
Bernadya
The Walters
The Kooks
Cults
A Day To Remember
Seventeen
Two Door Cinema Club
Mt. Joy
Santigold
Talking Heads
Lily Allen
BOYNEXTDOOR
Lucy Dacus
Of Monsters and Men
RJ Pasin
Tommy Richman
Paul
Portugal. The Man
Father John Misty
Cavetown
Matt Maltese
Livingston
Beck
Good Kid
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Lotus Juice
Stereophonics
Phoenix
Ramones
Chezile
White Gold
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