You have heard the word “indie” tossed around so often that it has started to mean everything and nothing at once. People throw it at a genre, a vibe, a production style, a whole Pinterest aesthetic.

Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels, but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can ...

The original indie sleaze moment emerged in the early-mid 2000s, connecting with music, fashion, nightlife and online culture ...

Indie music is breaking past niche boundaries and becoming a global force, fueled by streaming platforms, human curation, and cross-cultural collaborations. Fans are seeking authenticity over ...

ayowitty and bunii’s “dotsong” hits like a flashbang of textural excess: regal strings, K.K. Slider squiggles straight out of Animal Crossing, churning drums that could spawn a moshpit. There’s no ...

UMG’s $775M acquisition of indie music powerhouse Downtown will be subject to an EU investigation Meanwhile, the U.S. DOJ continues its investigation into Live Nation Entertainment, which could force ...

Over the past decade, YouTube Music's "Foundry Class" has become a trademark of quality for independent artists, and the 24 artists who make up this year's class is no exception. The artists range ...