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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Wonder Now b/w Farfisa Song
Single - Released November 19, 2024

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A Tribe Apart
Adèle Castillon
Aime Simone
Alsogood
Angel Olsen
Annika Kilkenny
Artemas
BRK
Baby Lasagna
Bea Stewart
Bomshi
Carver Jones
Casey Cook
Caswell
Chilli Beans.
Darcie Haven
Deeps
Denny White
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Dom Mariani
Dorothea Paas
Eden Rain
Empire Street
FITZ
Father John Misty
Flat Party
GLADDEN
Hii Spirits
Hollywood Black
Jack Lester
Jack White
Jared Lembo
KAMI WA SAIKORO WO FURANAI
Kane
Kayley Green
Kills Birds
La Loquera
Len
Lena Sue
Lost in Hollywood
Mood Bored
Moody Joody
NOT THE TWOS
Nectar Woode
No/Me
Nova Rockafeller
Oaks
Poetics
Possible Oceans
RED Hands
RODAN
Rachel Lorin
Rah Rah Rabbit
Rec Hall
Rio Rainz
SERA
SUA
Sego
Skydonkey
Skylar Simone
Spencer Tweedy
Spookey Ruben
St. Vincent
Susie Mills
Swimming Paul
Sān-Z
TV On The Radio
Tame the Abyss
Tender Misfit
Teo Waves
The Art Of Boys
The Black Keys
The Crooked Rugs
The Heard
The Mellons
The Pepperell Lester Collective
The Velveteers
Theoretical Blonde
Three Minute Picture
Tomine Harket
Tomo
Treehouse
Troubadour Blue
Vale
Victor Ray
Will Swinton
Winter McQuinn
Xlimkid
Yesterdaze
Yuma Abe
Zartmann
Zoe Ko
daydreamers
ellie d.
heartaake
heyden
informal.
mary in the junkyard
midkeys
wayfie
Bernadya
Artemas
MGMT
The Black Keys
Beach House
Michael Marcagi
Sufjan Stevens
alt-J
RJ Pasin
Zachi
Big Thief
NEFFEX
Father John Misty
Two Door Cinema Club
Franz Ferdinand
Good Neighbours
Portugal. The Man
Paul
Phoenix
Lotus Juice
Zartmann
White Gold
Elliott Smith
The National
Carbonne
The Last Dinner Party
Sai Abhyankkar
Vampire Weekend
The Dare
Modest Mouse
Dauner
Cúpula
Dayglow
Olivia
10CM
Evan Honer
Arcade Fire
Iron & Wine
Dr. Dog
Fleet Foxes
St. Vincent
Ichiss
Tomo
Peyton Parrish
DOPE LEMON
Kellin Quinn
GROUPLOVE
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Joy Division
Death Cab for Cutie
Metric
The War On Drugs
The Shins
Jagwar Twin
Rain City Drive
Nate Traveller
Good Kid
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Yoko Gold
Giant Rooks
Kocchi no Kento
juju<3
Interpol
Franc Fala
Jack White
49 Winchester
Manchester Orchestra
Foals
Peter Bjorn and John
IDLES
WesGhost
Future Islands
LCD Soundsystem
Julian Casablancas
Bloc Party
Chris de Sarandy
Lone Tusker
Pavement
Chevy
Drumla
Band of Horses
CHINCHILLA
Shaya Zamora
Resentvul
RUBII
Wilco
Bilmuri
Goth Babe
Levin Liam
Wasia Project
KEL
Feist
Crash Adams
Cold War Kids
Arash Buana
Alvvays
Nathan Nicholson
honestav
thrown
Linea Personal