Indie | Vibepedia

Indie, short for independent, refers to a genre of music that originated in the 1970s and 1980s as a reaction against the commercialism of mainstream music. Characterized by its DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos and anti-mainstream stance, indie music encompasses a wide range of styles, from [[post-punk|post-punk]] and [[alternative-rock|alternative rock]] to [[indie-folk|indie folk]] and [[electronic|electronic]]. Influential bands like [[the-smiths|The Smiths]], [[radiohead|Radiohead]], and [[arcade-fire|Arcade Fire]] have contributed to the genre's evolution, which has also been shaped by the [[indie-label|independent record label]] scene, including labels like [[sub-pop|Sub Pop]] and [[matador|Matador]]. Today, indie music is a thriving global phenomenon, with a vibrant community of artists, fans, and festivals like [[coachella|Coachella]] and [[sxsw|SXSW]].