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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From a Certain Point of View
Album - 7 Tracks - Released August 6, 2025

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Acidental
Aethoria
Aidan Bissett
Alessi Rose
Alexis Munroe
Alice
Alice Merton
Aria Wood
Be Bop Deluxe
Blame My Youth
Bother.
Buttercats
CALEIDESCOPE
CHLORINE
Cardiacs
Casey Cook
Chad Tepper
Chappell Roan
Christian Janssen
Chłopiec
Clifford
Connor Musarra
Couch
Dagger Polyester
Dakota Ave
Dead On A Sunday
Endless Taverns
Freedy Johnston
Froman
Galore
Gigi Perez
Golomb
Granuja
Half Nelson
Henrik
Henry Morris
In Theory
Jaimes
Jakey KRUMM
Jo Hill
Joey Montclair
Jędrek Wołodko
Kilu
Kula Shaker
LOWLIGHT
Last Dinosaurs
Luna Dusk
Malos
Maromaro
Master Peace
Meltt
Michael Beach
Mishal
Moving Targets
Nico & Chelsea
Night Moves
Nightsweat
Nihilistic Easyrider
Olivver the Kid
Oog Bogo
Paul Weller
Peter Buck
Piece Wise
Pretty Bitter
Quest
Radio Free Alice
Reverse Pathogen
Richard Saunders
Rocketman
Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band
SOUNDR
SPIRIT LINK
San Mateo Drive
Showyou
Split Persona
Still Blank
Sun Kil Moon
Tame Impala
The Berries
The Figs
The Haunt
The High Loves
The Honeydogs
The Moss
The NGHBRS
The New Eves
The New Raemon
Tom Rogers Band
Torchy
WYLDE
WoodenSound
Your Neighbors
bailey
braev
david hugo
greek
heartaake
thanks mom
yung kai
Tyler, The Creator
Arctic Monkeys
Olivia Rodrigo
Radiohead
Chappell Roan
Twenty One Pilots
Lil Peep
Nirvana
beabadoobee
Bernadya
Tame Impala
Hindia
Artemas
Måneskin
Bon Iver
Tom Odell
Panic! At The Disco
The Goo Goo Dolls
R.E.M.
Pierce The Veil
wave to earth
MGMT
Gigi Perez
Dedublüman
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
The Black Keys
i wanna be a jack-o-lantern
girl in red
RJ Pasin
Bunbury
BOYNEXTDOOR
SYML
AJR
Wallows
Chance Peña
Suki Waterhouse
The White Stripes
Michael Marcagi
KISS OF LIFE
Zachi
Royel Otis
Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
Alanis Morissette
yung kai
alt-J
Bakar
NEFFEX
Father John Misty
Beach Weather
francis
Maggie Rogers
Big Thief
Two Door Cinema Club
Nate Ruess
Counting Crows
The Kooks
Airbag
ZEROBASEONE
Nicky Youre
The All-American Rejects
Seventeen
A Day To Remember
Portugal. The Man
Good Neighbours
Henrik
Santigold
Nic D
Lucy Dacus
Franz Ferdinand
Mikky Ekko
Paul
Livingston
my head is empty
White Gold
Jaymes Young
ThxSoMch
Seafret
Ramones
Stereophonics
Phoenix
Lotus Juice
Zartmann
Higashi
Toploader
Snow Strippers
The National
Elliott Smith
Up Dharma Down
Silent Sanctuary
Vampire Weekend
Sai Abhyankkar
The Last Dinner Party
Olivia
Tom Grennan
Stellar
Iron & Wine
Dayglow
Louis Tomlinson
Jordana
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