The Sound of Wyoming Indie

“The Sound of Wyoming Indie” highlights the expansive and often unexpected variety found in the state’s independent music scene. From the twangy Americana of Luke Bell's “Where Ya Been?” and The Patti Fiasco’s “Wyoming Is For Lovers,” to the punk energy of Teenage Bottlerocket and The Lillingtons, the playlist moves across genres with ease. You’ll also find introspective folk from Whippoorwill and The Two Tracks, bluegrass flavors from Low Water String Band, and moody alt-rock sentiments delivered by bands like Drones Over Yellowstone and Foreverlin.

There’s a strong sense of place throughout the playlist, whether in lyrical imagery or sonic atmosphere—tracks like “Wish I Was a Teton” by Screen Door Porch and “Wyoming Wind” by Rebel Raised nod directly to the local landscape. With a mix of standout indie rock, roots-based songwriting, and experimental edges from acts like Mantisgrove and Reproacher, this playlist presents a broad snapshot of Wyoming’s independent sound—one that’s as rugged and diverse as the state itself.