The Sound of Chattanooga Indie

“The Sound of Chattanooga Indie” is a wide-angle snapshot of the city’s creative undercurrents—an eclectic mix of rock, hip-hop, folk, and experimental sounds that highlight Chattanooga’s low-key but deeply diverse scene. Gritty foot-stompers like Strung Like a Horse’s “Fuck What They Think” sit comfortably alongside genre-blending cuts like Kindora and BbyMutha’s woozy “Dance With Me” or the soul-laced “Heaven On Earth (Remix)” from Swayyvo and Johnny Balik. It's indie in the broadest, most unpredictable sense.

The playlist blends raw DIY energy from bands like Gumm and Guitar Fight From Fooly Cooly with smooth production from artists like Summer Dregs, Kindora, and Johnny Balik. There’s room for melodic storytelling (Edward + Jane, Ben Strawn), quirky detours (Nick Lutsko, Big Kitty), and unapologetic Southern flair (Roger Alan Wade, soCro). Whether it's coffeehouse-ready singer-songwriter tunes or late-night synth grooves, this collection gives a solid cross-section of what indie means in Chattanooga right now.