218 indie playlists

I’ve spent years building playlists around indie because it’s the genre I can’t stop coming back to. One artist who really shows the power of indie music is Noah Kahan. I’ve made multiple playlists around his work because his music captures exactly what I love about this type of music. I’ve gone deep into specific bands like The 1975 (yes, three whole playlists just for them), and even even an Indie Halloween soundtrack that puts a unique twist on a classic seasonal mix. Why settle for a regular Halloween playlist when you can experience it through the lens of indie? Indie is also how I’ve discovered some of my favorite new voices. Bands like Lovejoy, flipturn, and Spacey Jane bring fresh energy to the scene. Whether it’s got sick guitar riffs, moody synths, or stripped-back storytelling lyrics, Indie always finds a way to capture a feeling that mainstream music sometimes can’t. My latest obsession is with UK artists, and I know a lot of them. That’s what keeps me coming back  and why curating indie playlists has become such a big part of how I connect with music. This type of music has always been a great way to discover new voices and helped me find songs that I can connect with. Whether it’s celebrating bands like The 1975, curating seasonal vibes, or just saying we really like indie music and proving it through the songs, If you’re looking to explore indie music you’ll find plenty here.

Written by Jenna B

In the Spotlight: Twelve Caesars

Qualty piece of driving indie rock from Twelve Caesars and the North Street West crew come in with their New Radical guns blazing ready to take on the Summer of Love ’22 with their extra horn propulsion

In the Spotlight: Intro to Music Theory

It’s An Attitude is a homage to the history of house, rooted in jazz, funk, and disco…

In the Spotlight: End of Code

On To You by End of Code takes you on a musical journey guided by Nicolas Saad’s mesmerizing piano and Shawn Pereira’s intriguing vocals…

When the lyrics just hit

Note: This’ll make you think about life, featuring artists like: Genesis Owusu, Foxygen, Oasis, Nada Surf, Damien Rice, Dijon, Benny Sings, Skinshape

Intros that make you go oOooOOoo

When those first few seconds are already so, so good, featuring artists like: Grizfolk, Harry Styles, Twenty One Pilots, Mac Miller, Leon Bridges, Lake Street Dive, boy pablo, Bahamas

Soulful Dreams

A dreamy, breezy, summery journey through songs that make you feel like floating on a cloud, featuring artists like: Surfaces, khai dreams, The Sha La Das, Foxwarren, Pink Sweat$, Jorja Smith, Daniel Caesar, Dreamer Isioma

Indie Chill Pill

Dive into the Enchanting World of Indie Pop and Rock, featuring artists like: The Backseat Lovers, flipturn, MyKey, Cannons, Dayglow, Foster the People, Vacations, Hippo Campus

This Must Be The Place

A Silky Soundtrack to Sleepy Sunrises, featuring artists like: Blondes, The Cure, Gorillaz, The Strokes, Sure Sure, Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals, Tame Impala

Bring on the Swing

A mix of familiar rock classics with a bit of indie groove, featuring artists like: Kyuss, Frand Ferdinand, Billy Idol, Scorpions, Them, Ted Nugent, Rush, Dire Straits, The Police

Unexpected Connections

Multi decade, multi genre, all connected by seamless transitions, featuring artists like: Flume, Gotye, Madonna, Bronski Beat, Men Without Hats, Katy J Pearson, The 1975, Alex Clare, KT Tunstall, Duffy
Unexpected Connections

Guitars, Lots of Guitars

All the Tones – Acoustic & Electric! Featuring artists like: Peter Broderick, A.A. Bondy, Josh Ritter, Smog, Big Star, Kevin Morby, Edwyn Collins, Morphine
Guitars, Guitars, Guitars

Confidence

If you’re looking for it, check this out. Featuring artists like: The Dollyrots,Slunt,Nada Surf,Rainer Maria,John Grant,David Devant and His Spirit Wife,The Wild Reeds,The Sunshine Underground,Lack Of Afro,Billy Bragg,
Confidence Playlist