Indie Music Genre

Indie Sub-Genre’s

Indie – music formed around the idea of a DIY ethic, and a watered down version of Punk.

Indie Folk – mix of Indie Rock and Folk music

Indie Rock – rock music linked to indie subculture

Indie Pop - melodic and optimistic version of pop-rock – seen as the hype of hipster and modern indie subcultures.

The Indie ImageMany indie artists share a certain “look” or image in the way in which they

dress; and like many other genres, including metal and acoustic, they usually follow a particular pattern:

• Jeans – Black or dark denim, usually folded up at the bottom• T-shirts• Plaid shirts• “Classy” and “Cool” shoes – vans/canvas/platforms etc.• Sweaters• Shirts, with the top button done up

Although there appears to be a particular stlye in the “Indie” genre, indie is all about being independant so the fashion and image can vary.

Some Codes and Conventions of the Indie Genre

• Indie musicians and bands, especially with the indie folk sub-genre, use instruments such as guitars, banjos, pianos and violins.

• Artists and bands follow a particular image, yet always dress appropriately for the season.

• Indie folk artists use ambient lighting in their music videos or photographs.

• Although the indie genre is usually associated with vintage/light colours, Indie rock is associated with more vibrant colours such as Red, Black and white.

• It is a very niche market – small audience although it is becoming an increasingly popular genre.

Indie Magazines