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The Sound of Derby Indie

"The Sound of Derby Indie" pulls together a cross-section of bands and artists with roots in and around Derby, UK, showcasing the area's eclectic contributions to the indie scene. The playlist moves between melodic grit and experimental textures—Crash of Rhinos brings post-hardcore urgency with tracks like "Big Sea" and "Wide Awake," while The Crooks offer a more straightforward indie rock sound on songs such as "I Wonder" and "All Isn’t as it Seems."

There’s a strong mix of mood and genre throughout. Drenge’s "Fuckabout" and "Bloodsports" deliver raw, fuzzed-out rock, contrasting with Haiku Salut’s layered, instrumental explorations like "Things Were Happening And They Were Strange." Richard J. Birkin and Plans & Apologies add cinematic and lo-fi stylings respectively, while White Town’s "Your Woman" serves as a recognizable ’90s outlier. It’s a varied look at Derby’s indie soundscape—messy, inventive, and consistently independent.

Haiku Salut 4 tracks
Grawl!x 3 tracks
Goddesses 3 tracks
Alpaca Factory 3 tracks
Drenge 3 tracks
Dragonflies Draw Flame 3 tracks
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