The Sound of Derry Indie

“The Sound of Derry Indie” pulls together a wide slice of indie and alternative acts from or connected to Derry, Northern Ireland, showcasing the diversity of the scene. From sharp garage energy in tracks like CHERYM’s “Alpha Beta Sigma” and TOUTS’ wiry punk edge on “Can’t Blame Me,” to the smoother and moodier tones of Reevah’s “Golden” and ROE’s cinematic pop in “Cinema,” the playlist gives a good sense of how varied the city’s output can be.

There’s room for punchy indie rock (The Wood Burning Savages, Lavengro), intimate singer-songwriter ballads (Rosborough, Declan McLaughlin), and even left-field experiments like Strength NIA’s “How to remove a car clamp” or Droids' “Astromench and Protocol.” Whether it's the heartfelt introspection of Conor Mason or the genre-hopping of Autumns and Comrade Hat, the playlist captures the mix of grit, creativity, and melody that runs through Derry’s independent music identity.