Indie Rock | Vibepedia

The term 'indie rock' was originally used to describe rock music released through independent record labels. Indie rock is characterized by its lo-fi production, jangly guitars, and often introspective lyrics. The genre has been associated with a number of notable record labels, including Sub Pop, Matador, and Merge. Indie rock has spawned a number of subgenres, including indie pop, indie folk, and indie electronic.