Maine Indie

Maine indie is a distinct music genre born from the state's rugged, coastal landscape and eclectic artistic communities. Characterized by its introspective, poetic lyrics and eclectic instrumentation, the genre often blends folk, rock, and psychedelic elements with a DIY ethos. Emerging in the early 2000s, Maine indie thrived in the mid-2010s, particularly in Portland's vibrant music scene. The genre's cultural significance lies in its authentic, community-driven spirit, reflecting the state's independent, resourceful nature. Maine indie shares kinships with folk-punk, indie-folk, and psychedelic rock, but its unique blend of introspection, literary sensibilities, and eclectic experimentation sets it apart. Notable elements include haunting vocal harmonies, inventive instrumental textures, and a strong emphasis on storytelling, often drawing from Maine's rich history, mythology, and natural beauty.

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Twist
Single - Released May 31, 2024

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Arborea
Armies
Asa Irons
Big Blood
Brown Bird
Cerberus Shoal
Dominic and The Lucid
Fire on Fire
Headstart
Jeremiah Freed
Lady Lamb
Lost On Liftoff
Max García Conover
Micah Blue Smaldone
Murcielago
Paranoid Social Club
Pete Kilpatrick
Rustic Overtones
Snaex
The Cambiata
The Ghost of Paul Revere
The Killing Moon
Weakened Friends
Lady Lamb
The Ghost of Paul Revere
Brown Bird
Max García Conover
Weakened Friends
Big Blood
Rustic Overtones
The Killing Moon
Paranoid Social Club
Arborea
Murcielago
Cerberus Shoal
Fire on Fire
The Cambiata
Jeremiah Freed
Armies
Micah Blue Smaldone
Pete Kilpatrick
Asa Irons
Headstart
Snaex
Lost On Liftoff
Dominic and The Lucid