About Indie rock
Indie rock is a music genre that emerged in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock and independent music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Lana Del Rey, Ryan Gosling, Viktor Tsoi, Oasis, Loreen and Dolores O'Riordan.
Indie rock has given rise to 15 subgenres on this site, such as Dream pop, College rock, Post-punk revival and New rave.
From Wikipedia
Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music that originated in the United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand in the early to mid-1980s. Although the term was originally used to describe rock music released through independent record labels, by the 1990s it became more widely associated with the music such bands produced.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Indie rock.
Key artists
- Lana Del Rey
- Ryan Gosling
- Viktor Tsoi
- Oasis
- Loreen
- Dolores O'Riordan
- The Cranberries
- Arctic Monkeys
- Zemfira
- Blur
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Indie rock?
Indie rock is a music genre that emerged in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock and independent music.
Where and when did Indie rock originate?
Indie rock originated in United States, Europe and United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Who are famous Indie rock artists?
Lana Del Rey, Ryan Gosling, Viktor Tsoi, Oasis, Loreen and Dolores O'Riordan.