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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AIRBEAR
ALEXSUCKS
AMORE
AdamPetro
Ally Evenson
Anika
Anya Marina
Arctic Monkeys
Aspen Kartier
Black Pistol Fire
Blanks
Cat Power
Catch Your Breath
Christian Janssen
Dead Dads Club
Emile Mosseri
Emma Harner
Endless Taverns
European Sun
Evan Honer
FRIDAY*
Four Tet
Fukaj
Gatz2Gatz
Guerilla Gorilla
Her Eyes Were Green
Horse Jumper of Love
Hot for Crime
Jack West
Jeremy Fox
Jillette Johnson
Jo Passed
Joey Gutos
Jordie West
Kyle Hume
LATE 90s
La Luz
Lane Boy
Love Remain
Lø Spirit
MAUR
MOLODOY
Mannymore
Maromaro
Matt Pond PA
Mayjay
Mendez
Mindblow
Miza
Morning Fuzz
Naffe
Nelly Furtado
Nesta And The Blondes
Nic D
Nue
Oh well.
One Trick Pony
Phil Thornalley
Pink Swan
RAZRWAV
Red Leather
Rocket Rese
SadBois
Sarah Watson
Saturns Downfall
Sophie Gault
Spuddy
Swamp
THE HARA
Tezzus
The Format
The Glass Hours
The Guest List
The Palm Tree Boy
The Paper Kites
Thomas Stenström
Tigercub
Two & The Sun
Two Feet
Tyde
Vermona Kids
WILLIS
WhiteCapMusic
Witchz
Your Neighbors
ZEROBASEONE
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Mitski
Hozier
beabadoobee
Tame Impala
Hindia
Paramore
Måneskin
Nelly Furtado
Florence + The Machine
Fall Out Boy
wave to earth
Brainy
R.E.M.
Pierce The Veil
Kings of Leon
Gigi Perez
MGMT
Mon Laferte
girl in red
Chris Grey
Artemas
Ado
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
The Black Keys
AURORA
Enjambre
The White Stripes
Wallows
Mumford & Sons
Suki Waterhouse
yung kai
Foster The People
Sam Fender
bôa
Royel Otis
YUNGBLUD
Bastille
Zachi
alt-J
Nate Ruess
overtonight
Andrés Calamaro
Phantogram
Bakar
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Counting Crows
SYML
Big Thief
Beach Weather
Maggie Rogers
A Day To Remember
Seventeen
oskar med k
Eyedress
NEFFEX
Mother Mother
The Kooks
Bernadya
i wanna be a jack-o-lantern
The Walters
Khruangbin
Jimmy Eat World
Franz Ferdinand
León Larregui
Tommy Richman
Lily Allen
Lucy Dacus
Portugal. The Man
Paul
Talking Heads
RJ Pasin
BOYNEXTDOOR
Of Monsters and Men
Santigold
Two Door Cinema Club
Mt. Joy
White Gold
Good Neighbours
Jaymes Young
Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
White Noise Baby Sleep
Two Feet
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Livingston
Chezile
Matt Maltese
Ramones
Cavetown
Stereophonics
Phoenix
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Lotus Juice