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Ohio Indie

Ohio indie is a distinctive subgenre of indie music emerging from the multifaceted and dynamic music scenes of Ohio. Characterized by its fusion of lo-fi production, authentic lyrical storytelling, and experimental instrumentation, Ohio indie exudes an earthy, grassroots charm. Artists in this genre often blend elements of folk, punk, and alternative rock, capturing a raw, unpolished sound that feels both intimate and innovative. From the introspective and acoustic-driven compositions of Human Petting Zoo to the eclectic nostalgia-infused melodies of Guided By Voices, Ohio indie thrives on its diverse, DIY ethos, offering a refreshing and irreverent take on indie music.

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Indie Rock Alternative Rock Indie Folk Lo-fi Folk Rock Post-punk Experimental Rock Garage Rock Emo Alternative Indie Underground Rock

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Latest Ohio Indie Release

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Chloe and the Steel Strings

Single - Released December 5, 2025

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Sumbuck

Mollo Rilla

Matthew Thiessen & The Earthquakes

Spirit of the Bear

The Building

Human Petting Zoo

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December 5, 2025

We Three Kings
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
November 14

Terrible Truth
Spirit of the Bear
3 tracks
October 3

Bomb Family
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks
October 2

Blitzen
Mollo Rilla
7 tracks
September 14

Never Coming Back
Chloe and the Steel Strings
12 tracks
September 1

Tea & Whiskey
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
August 22

Read My Mind
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks
August 15

Long Time Coming Down
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
July 25

Thing in the Clouds
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
January 10

For Emma
Trampled by Turtles•
Sumbuck
1 tracks
August 30, 2024

Aspiration
The Building
10 tracks
February 2

Live From Harvest in Harmony
Chloe and the Steel Strings
7 tracks
December 5, 2023

Hey Honey
Sumbuck
1 tracks
November 17

Before The Storm
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks
September 6

Lucky
Sumbuck
9 tracks
June 9

Lucky
Sumbuck
9 tracks
May 26

How Long (Single Version)
Sumbuck
1 tracks
May 26

How Long
Sumbuck
1 tracks
May 19

Live From A Night in Harmony
Chloe and the Steel Strings
6 tracks
May 12

Hey Honey
Sumbuck
1 tracks
March 31

Sugarmuffin / 1985
Sumbuck
2 tracks
March 31

Sugarmuffin / 1985
Sumbuck
2 tracks
November 21, 2022

Are You Dreaming
Sumbuck•
Kama Vardi
1 tracks
November 21

Are You Dreaming
Sumbuck
1 tracks
September 7

Wires (Stripped)
Spirit of the Bear
3 tracks
July 15

There’s No Such Thing As Fire
Spirit of the Bear
5 tracks
July 15

Victims Of No Change
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
July 8

Something Like A Love Song
Crooked Spines
5 tracks
June 29

The More Of You The Better (Miki Fiki Remix)
Spirit of the Bear
2 tracks
June 24

Scully
Crooked Spines
1 tracks
June 8

The More Of You The Better
Spirit of the Bear
3 tracks
May 4

Live On The Sun (Reimagined)
Spirit of the Bear
3 tracks
April 24

Vampire
Crooked Spines
1 tracks
April 13

Live On The Sun
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks
March 30

Wires (Restrung)
Spirit of the Bear
2 tracks
March 2

Wires
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks
January 7

Burn Bright
Chloe and the Steel Strings
8 tracks
September 22, 2021

We Will Dance Again
Sumbuck
1 tracks
September 22

Time She Takes
Sumbuck
2 tracks
July 9

Summer Snow (Poro Remix)
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks

October 2, 2025

Blitzen
Mollo Rilla
7 tracks
September 14

Never Coming Back
Chloe and the Steel Strings
12 tracks
August 30, 2024

Aspiration
The Building
10 tracks
February 2

Live From Harvest in Harmony
Chloe and the Steel Strings
7 tracks
September 6, 2023

Lucky
Sumbuck
9 tracks
June 9

Lucky
Sumbuck
9 tracks
May 19

Live From A Night in Harmony
Chloe and the Steel Strings
6 tracks
July 15, 2022

There’s No Such Thing As Fire
Spirit of the Bear
5 tracks
July 8

Something Like A Love Song
Crooked Spines
5 tracks
January 7

Burn Bright
Chloe and the Steel Strings
8 tracks
April 23, 2021

Indianola Pizza Dough
The Building
14 tracks
January 8

Spirit of the Bear
Spirit of the Bear
10 tracks
December 5, 2020

Viva el Camino
Mollo Rilla
10 tracks
September 1

Oh Sweet Cafe Racer
Sumbuck
13 tracks
May 8

Ambient Sleep Tape I: Spring
Spirit of the Bear
4 tracks
October 11, 2019

PETRA
The Building
9 tracks
May 3

Mollo Rilla
Mollo Rilla
14 tracks
February 22

Haunt Me
Spirit of the Bear
6 tracks
December 7, 2018

Just for Once
The Building
4 tracks
August 31

Wind Up Bird
Matthew Thiessen & The Earthquakes
11 tracks

December 5, 2025

We Three Kings
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
November 14

Terrible Truth
Spirit of the Bear
3 tracks
October 3

Bomb Family
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks
September 1

Tea & Whiskey
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
August 22

Read My Mind
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks
August 15

Long Time Coming Down
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
July 25

Thing in the Clouds
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
January 10

For Emma
Trampled by Turtles•
Sumbuck
1 tracks
December 5, 2023

Hey Honey
Sumbuck
1 tracks
November 17

Before The Storm
Spirit of the Bear
1 tracks
May 26

How Long (Single Version)
Sumbuck
1 tracks
May 26

How Long
Sumbuck
1 tracks
May 12

Hey Honey
Sumbuck
1 tracks
March 31

Sugarmuffin / 1985
Sumbuck
2 tracks
March 31

Sugarmuffin / 1985
Sumbuck
2 tracks
November 21, 2022

Are You Dreaming
Sumbuck•
Kama Vardi
1 tracks
November 21

Are You Dreaming
Sumbuck
1 tracks
September 7

Wires (Stripped)
Spirit of the Bear
3 tracks
July 15

Victims Of No Change
Chloe and the Steel Strings
1 tracks
June 29

The More Of You The Better (Miki Fiki Remix)
Spirit of the Bear
2 tracks