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The Sound of Hawaiian Indie

“The Sound of Hawaiian Indie” brings together a wide slice of the sounds coming out of Hawaii’s diverse and emerging indie scene. With a mix of indie rock, alternative pop, ska, punk, hip hop, and lo-fi instrumentals, this playlist captures the layered and local-forward aesthetics of musicians rooted in the islands but drawing from global influences. From the laid-back grooves of Tigers in the Sky’s "Baby Blue" and the upbeat bounce of "Fancy B" by The Bougies, to the punchy rap-rock edge of "Rage" by Thomas Iannucci and Sonny Sandoval, the playlist flows through a wide range of moods and styles.

There’s a touch of surf rock in The Throwdowns' “Kihei Town,” indie folk energy on tracks like Streetlight Cadence’s “Thinking of You,” and genre-twisting experiments such as “Ghibli Tears” by Aura Bora or “Microdosing W/ Grandma” by Animalwax. Bands like The Hell Caminos and Go Jimmy Go bring in punk and ska flavors, while artists like Stef Mariani, Drew Henmi, and Amanda Frazier offer softer, more melodic textures. Altogether, it’s a varied listen that reflects the creative, DIY spirit of Hawaii’s underground music scene.

Streetlight Cadence 4 tracks
Ohtoro 3 tracks
Thomas Iannucci 3 tracks
Erin Smith 3 tracks
The Fresh Preps 3 tracks
Busekrus 3 tracks
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