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The Sound of Cincinnati Indie

Cincinnati's indie music scene is full of variety, and this playlist brings together some of the city's standout artists. From the catchy alternative rock of HARBOUR's "Float" to the dreamy synth-pop of Moonbeau's "Like the Night," there's a mix of sounds that showcase the city's diverse talent. Bands like Sylmar and The Harlequins bring in a more offbeat, experimental edge, while acts like Motherfolk and Young Heirlooms add folk-inspired elements to the blend.

There’s garage rock energy from Automagik, introspective indie from Soften, and even some heavier moments from bands like Friday Giants. Foxy Shazam’s "Killin’ It" adds theatrical flair, while Wussy’s "Teenage Wasteland" keeps things grounded in raw storytelling. With everything from mathy instrumentals (Us, Today) to funk-infused jams (Ernie Johnson From Detroit), this collection gives a well-rounded taste of Cincinnati’s indie music identity.

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Alisa Cook 1 track
Automagik 2 tracks
Beloved Youth 1 track
Big Smile 2 tracks
Break Up Lines 2 tracks
Buffalo Wabs 1 track
Cachico 1 track
Chris From Space 1 track
Circle It 3 tracks
Coastal Club 3 tracks
Colly 2 tracks
Common Center 2 tracks
Culture Queer 2 tracks
Current Events 2 tracks
Daniel in Stereo 2 tracks
Dawg Yawp 3 tracks
Ernie Johnson From Detroit 3 tracks
Foxy Shazam 3 tracks
Freak Mythology 2 tracks
Friday Giants 2 tracks
HARBOUR 3 tracks
In The Pines 3 tracks
Jettison 1 track
Joesph 2 tracks
Jordan Wood Band 1 track
Lemon Sky 2 tracks
Lung 3 tracks
Mascots 2 tracks
Matt Schneider 1 track
Misnomer 1 track
Modern Aquatic 3 tracks
Moonbeau 3 tracks
Motherfolk 3 tracks
Multimagic 3 tracks
Off Black 1 track
Phasmids 1 track
Pomegranates 3 tracks
Pop Empire 3 tracks
Pop Goes the Evil 1 track
Psychodots 1 track
Rockstead 1 track
Room for Zero 2 tracks
Rosewood Coast 1 track
Saturn Batteries 1 track
See You in the Funnies 3 tracks
Serengeti 2 tracks
Settle Your Scores 2 tracks
Smut 1 track
Soften 3 tracks
Sylmar 3 tracks
Telehope 3 tracks
The Bassless Chaps 1 track
The Grove 2 tracks
The Harlequins 3 tracks
The Midwesterns 1 track
The Ophelias 1 track
The Price Hill Hustle 1 track
The Quasi Kings 1 track
The Yugos 3 tracks
This Pine Box 3 tracks
Turtledoves 2 tracks
Twelve Minute Mile 1 track
Us, Today 2 tracks
Vacation 2 tracks
Voodoo Loons 1 track
WHY? 2 tracks
Watchfrogs 2 tracks
Wussy 3 tracks
Yoni & Geti 2 tracks
Yoni Wolf 1 track
Young Heirlooms 3 tracks
moonweather 2 tracks