Collection: Indie

Indie music (short for independent music) originally described music produced outside major record labels, embracing a DIY ethos and creative freedom, often with a raw, experimental sound, but now broadly refers to diverse styles (like indie pop, rock, folk) characterized by authenticity, personal lyrics, and often a quirkier, less commercial vibe, even if artists later sign to big labels. It's less a single genre and more an approach or aesthetic that values artistic control and innovation over mainstream appeal, stemming from 70s punk and DIY culture.