The Sound of Missouri Indie

“The Sound of Missouri Indie” pulls together a wide range of artists making noise across the Show-Me State’s indie scene. Blending influences from roots rock, alt-country, fuzzed-out garage, and soulful singer-songwriter cuts, this playlist showcases Missouri's small-town grit and big-stage ambition. From the blues punk energy of The Hooten Hallers’ “Missouri Boy” to the heavy rhythm grooves of Radkey’s “Dark Black Makeup,” the compilation offers a dynamic ride through the state's independent spirit.

Recognizable voices like Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear and Merry Ellen Kirk sit alongside lesser-known, genre-blurring acts such as loose loose, Mocklove, and The Foundry Field Recordings. Whether it’s the dreamy folk of Ruth Acuff, the swaggering southern rock of The Comancheros, or synth-tinged entries from bands like Enemy Airship, this playlist captures a sweeping look at the diverse talent bubbling up from Missouri’s towns, cities, and back roads.