Indie Rock Playlists For Any Occasion
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A collection of indie rock songs to suit all occasions.
If you're tired of listening to mainstream pop, do check out this compilation of indie music playlists for any event, whether you're throwing a Christmas party, getting married or just looking to discover hot new music by some of the best indie rock bands.
The pages I've linked to below contain indie music videos you can watch and music mixes that you can listen to and download tracks from. Just choose a playlist, sit back, relax and enjoy.
What is Indie Rock? A Primer.
Learn more about the trendy music genre.
Indie rock is a genre of rock music that originated in the United States and the United Kingdom in the 1980s. The term is often used to describe the means of production and distribution of independent underground music, as well as the style of music that was first associated with this means of production.
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Indie music artists are known for placing a premium on maintaining complete control of their music and careers, releasing albums on independent record labels (sometimes self-owned and operated) and relying on touring, word-of-mouth, airplay on independent or college radio stations and, in recent years, the Internet for promotion. Nowadays though there are many examples of indie musicians switching to major labels mid-career. This blurs the lines between indie and mainstream music and is often the subject of debate amongst fans. Bands that have spent most of their careers on major labels are still occasionally referred to by the press as indie rock because of their sound or aesthetic.
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Indie Rock Playlists
Below are indie mixes for any occasion. Just pick the playlist that suits your needs best.
Edgy love songs to say your I Do's to
Indie duets for boys and girls
Rock versions of classic Christmas Carols
80s songs made even cooler
International indie music
These kids be lovin' them some indie rock.
Indie music reviews, blogs, and more.
- Shins show scope of indie rock catalog
- The indie rock band picked from old songs and new tunes from its recently released album, ?Port of Morrow,? for its 90-minute set. Some concertgoers sat and sipped beers while others crammed into the space in front of the stage and danced.
- Canasta savors Mongolian music trek as 'indie-rock ambassadors'
- As indie-rock ambassadors, Canasta often performed for Mongolian school children in the mornings and bewildered adults in the evenings. The culture clash was pretty stark. In a republic of Tuvan throat singers and horse-head fiddlers, here were half a ...
- The XX Announce New Album, 'Coexist'
- by Jason Lipshutz, NY | June 01, 2012 1:25 EDT Indie rock auteurs the xx have announced the details of their long-awaited sophomore album. "Coexist" will be released on Sept. 11 through Young Turks, and one day earlier in the UK band's native country.
- Local music round up: Blues, Brews and BBQ, indie rock set for downtown Visalia
- Brad Wilson headlines Friday at the monthly Blues, Brews and BBQ in downtown Visalia. / Submitted Besides Jugfest ? the big country music at the Tulare County Fairgrounds ? you can listen to some live music in Visalia, too. Here are some options ...
Indie music buzz on Twitter.
Let's see what's trending these days.
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- The local indie music scene is very much alive! - http://t.co/A6LXQqTq http://t.co/3MTkQAQW
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- RT @jun1sync: 【RT願5】6/24（日）『不東-NARA indie music festival-』チケットは以下の店舗でもお取り扱い中！！ Finch（谷町六丁目）http://t.co/wl05MXls、cueipain（西心斎橋）
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- RT @jun1sync: 【RT願3】6/24（日）『不東-NARA indie music festival-』薬師寺門前にある歴史ある料亭を改装したレストランと三蔵法師を祀った由緒あるお堂、玄奘三蔵院伽藍で行われるインディミュージックフェス！ http://t.co/XLjKI0Xu
Indie rock music links and resources
Websites for learning more about new indie bands
- Best indie rock music, great new songs, hot bands, album releases
- Listen to and download the best, new indie rock songs, bands, playlist and mixes from one of the most popular indie blogs.
- Pitchfork: Home
- The essential guide to independent music and beyond.
- The Deli - All about the local music scenes: Indie Rock, Folk, Alt Rock, Psych Rock, Shoegazer, Songwriters + Online Music Charts
- The website entirely focused on the National indie rock music scene, mp3s, blog, free music, links, reviews, interviews, band and venue information, new music and more. Plus, advice about recording and musical equipment
- Indie Rock Reviews - Music MP3s Shows Downloads
- Indie Rock Reviews is made up of kick ass music lovers who would like nothing more than to help you find your next favorite band. Nothing makes us happier than giving away free albums, mp3s, shooting videos, writing articles, taking photos, and recording bands at the Bionic Ear Studio.
Can you suggest hot new indie music for me to feature on my playlists?
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lovelylashes
Jan 19, 2011 @ 7:01 pm | delete
- I love Indie music. There are so many unique bands just waiting to be discovered when you turn off the pop and listen to more obscure music. Why not listen to some music by The Strokes?
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Gera
Dec 1, 2010 @ 4:07 am | delete
- I know that Soundpool is quite an awesome band. I guess they are not so much of classic rock, but indie and alternative.
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Sing Me To Sleep - Indie Lullabies
Sweet lullabies by your favorite indie musicians
Sing Me To Sleep - Indie Lullabies
Amazon Price: $8.63 (as of 06/01/2012)
2010 release, a whimsical collection of popular songs re-imagined as lullabies by some of today's best indie artists including Dean & Britta, Tanya Donelly, The Real Tuesday Weld, Telekinesis, Snowbird, Neil Halstead, The Leisure Society, The Rest, and many others.
Rough Trade Indie Pop 09
A compilation of indie music from the Rough Trade label.
Rough Trade Indie Pop 09
Amazon Price: $8.20 (as of 06/01/2012)
EU only collection of Rough Trade artists from the likes of The Boy Least Likely To, Vivian Girls, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Los Campesinos! and more. 2009.
Alright This Time Just the Girls
A 2-CD compilation containing 48 tracks by female fronted alternative acts.
Alright This Time Just the Girls
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
Performers include: The Muffs, The Headcoatees, Free Kitten, The Lunachicks, Hole, The Neptunas, The Red Aunts, April March, Geraldine Fibbers, The 5,6,7,8's, Supersnazz, The Chubbies, Holly Golightly, The Eyeliners, Detroit Cobras, Buck.
