Indie Pop Featured Artists
Barcelona
Electro-bubblegum pop quartet Barcelona is one of those bands you knew existed but really didn't know where to begin looking to find it. Transcending the power of electronic by plugging in a delicate taste of '80s with an uncanny pop universalism, Barcelona sparks vintage thoughts of Commodore 64s, feathered hair, and pegged pants. read more »
- Filed under:
- Alternative/Punk » Indie Pop
- Location:
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
the marble tea
this is digital lo-fi read more »
- Filed under:
- Alternative/Punk » Indie Pop
- Location:
- Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States
Frankie And His Fingers
Frankie And His Fingers are a two-piece Powerpop duo creating an original brand of catchy, smart, Acoustic Pop-Rock that is sure to delight the ears of many who will listen. You should be one of them... read more »
- Filed under:
- Alternative/Punk » Indie Pop
- Location:
- New York, United States
The Dudley Corporation
With a sound vaguely reminiscent of the Wedding Present gone speed metal, the Dudley Corporation creates a breakneck update on traditional indie sounds. This Irish power-pop trio combines the intensity of the Promise Ring with the sweet melodies of the Delgados. Is this McClusky on Prozac, or just the sound of young Ireland today? You decide! read more »
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- Alternative/Punk » Indie Pop
Bishop Allen
Bishop Allen is a band from Brooklyn, New York: four people playing catchy, thoughtful rock n roll. read more »
- Filed under:
- Alternative/Punk » Indie Pop
- Location:
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
What Is Indie Pop?
During the 1980s, underground bands and labels built a network of distribution and touring that was independent of the mainstream music industry. With bands as diverse as Sonic Youth, Meat Puppets, and the Replacements, 'alternative' came to mean more about DIY ethics than any sort of strict stylistic similarities. It wasn't until Nirvana's Nevermind broke in 1991, and sold in the millions, that the term 'alternative' became a glaring misnomer. Many alternative bands subsequently signed to major labels, which helped turn this once-underground movement into a full blown phenomenon. Bands from the Smashing Pumpkins to the Red Hot Chili Peppers became platinum-selling artists, and the alternative-music festival Lollapalooza turned into a huge success as well. Ever since, 'indie rock' seems to have taken alternative's place as the underground's choice for representing DIY bands.
Notable Artists: Pixies, Husker Du, Guided By Voices, Pavement
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