The Sound of Idaho Indie

"The Sound of Idaho Indie" brings together a wide-ranging mix of tracks that highlight the underground and emerging indie scene across the Gem State. Anchored by longtime local staples like Built to Spill and Youth Lagoon, the playlist moves through raw garage rock, experimental psych, dreamy bedroom pop, and plenty of post-punk grime. There's a noticeable blend of polished studio sounds and DIY grit, with each artist feeding into a different side of Idaho’s quietly active music scene.

From the distorted aggression of acts like Whippin Shitties and Bone Haus to more atmospheric cuts by Sun Blood Stories and Caden Ravlin, this set captures a cross-section of mood and genre. Bands like Blood Lemon and Moon Owl's Mages lean into fuzzed-out alt-rock, while names like Hillfolk Noir and Jordan Thornquest bring in rootsier, folk-driven textures. Overall, it’s a snapshot of Idaho’s indie bands stretching genre limits without chasing trends.