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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5УТРА
A+M
Ado
Ali Hugo
Arrested Youth
Artemas
Back Talk
Bears In Trees
Boeuv
CHRISTOS
CLINE
Cavetown
ChAMBER LANe
Christian Alexander
Crispin Earl
DANIEL
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Dhrruv Yogi
Dientes de León
Dywolf
EMPERORS & ANGELS
Endless Taverns
Fish in a Birdcage
Gabrielle Aplin
Grace Enger
Grace Gardner
Hadji Gaviota
Infinite Guest
Jakey KRUMM
Jolé
Jordie West
Kai Malachi
Kino Rose
Koastle
Kodi Williams
Kowloon
Kyle Hume
Leo Perna
Lily Kershaw
Lone Tusker
Lost Ways
Loud Lucky
Lucas Roma
Lucky Choice
MRM All Stars
Macan Band
Mannymore
Molly Morgan
Moon Walker
Munn
NELLIE
NOVEMBER KID
Nathan James
Negative XP
Nextime
Nic D
Octave Lissner
One Trick Pony
Otu
PEPU
PLUTO
Percy
Peter Piffen
Phogg
Piano Tribute Players
Portugal. The Man
ROCKBOT
Rebounder
Relentless Pursuit
Rocket Rese
Rowan Drake
SYML
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Sego
Shout London
Sid MSC
Sierra Gee
Sikeen
Swimming Paul
TORRRES
The Palm Tree Boy
The Sonder Bombs
Trash Ratio
Triple_AAA
Uli Tsitsos
Victoria Ray
Vraell
YUNGBLUD
aeseaes
annie omalley
bby
francis
hil
ilyydavid
reythevessel
rivve
the Lantern
trapeia
АлСми
Уляна Дель Рей
Arctic Monkeys
Olivia Rodrigo
Chappell Roan
Radiohead
Twenty One Pilots
Cigarettes After Sex
Nirvana
Oasis
Hozier
beabadoobee
Tame Impala
Hindia
Paramore
Nelly Furtado
Måneskin
Florence + The Machine
Fall Out Boy
wave to earth
Kings of Leon
Brainy
Gigi Perez
Pierce The Veil
R.E.M.
MGMT
Mon Laferte
Artemas
Chris Grey
girl in red
The Black Keys
Ado
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
AURORA
Wallows
Mumford & Sons
The White Stripes
Enjambre
Suki Waterhouse
yung kai
Sam Fender
Bastille
Royel Otis
Zachi
YUNGBLUD
Foster The People
alt-J
Bakar
Father John Misty
Counting Crows
Andrés Calamaro
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
overtonight
Nate Ruess
Phantogram
SYML
Maggie Rogers
Beach Weather
Big Thief
Seventeen
A Day To Remember
León Larregui
Khruangbin
i wanna be a jack-o-lantern
Bernadya
oskar med k
The Kooks
Mother Mother
Franz Ferdinand
NEFFEX
The Walters
Eyedress
Jimmy Eat World
RJ Pasin
Talking Heads
Lucy Dacus
Of Monsters and Men
Paul
BOYNEXTDOOR
Tommy Richman
Portugal. The Man
Lily Allen
Two Door Cinema Club
Mt. Joy
Santigold
Two Feet
Jaymes Young
Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
White Noise Baby Sleep
White Gold
Good Neighbours
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Stereophonics
Phoenix
Livingston
Cavetown
Lotus Juice
Chezile
Matt Maltese
Ramones
Loreen