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

Let It Get Weird…

It goes here, there, and everywhere…, featuring artists like: King Crimson, Tame Impala, Funkadelic, Mac DeMarco, Mild High Club, Frank Zappa ft. Captain Beefheart, Klaatu, MF Doom

Classic Chips & Fresh Dips

Find the freshest tracks nestled amongst the classics, featuring artists like: Chiiild, David Gray, Wet Leg, Art Brut, Monster Magnet, Portugal. The Man, Coldplay, The Commitments, Busty and the Bass
Classic Chips and Fresh Dips

We’re Not Living In A Box

Spanning multiple decades, cultures, genres and grooves – every track’s a gem – get your ears out of the box. Featuring artists like: The Who, Living In A Box, Omega, Replikas, Bobby Womack, Philip Bailey, The Weeknd, Lloyd Agola
We're Not Living In A Box

Indie Artist Izy Bandha: Interview

How does a young singer-songwriter kickstart her career during a pandemic? Jane Asylum asks this question and more during her email chat with new German indie artist, Izy Bandha

Izy Bandha

Tears in the Rain

When you need sad music on a rainy day…, featuring artists like: Mazzy Star, Audioslave, Belle and Sebastian, Mando Diao, Dear Tenement, Lord Huron, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
Tears in the Rain playlist cover

Every song has a story

Press play on any of these tracks and it’s like opening a book, featuring artists like: Ricky Montgomery, Honeywater, The Killers, Matt Maeson, The Greeting Committee, Pulp, French Cassettes, The Growlers

That was so 10 years ago

Taking it back to the 2010s alt scene; expect nostalgia :), featuring artists like: Passion Pit, Small Pools, The 1975, WALK THE MOON, Great Good Fine Ok, The Naked And Famous, Ellie Goulding, St. Lucia

Red Patoka Sea

Feeling like you’re railing the red patoka sea, featuring artists like: My Morning Jacket, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighter, Biffy Clyro, The Bouncing Souls, The Story So Far, Boxcar Racer

Maripositas

Communicating in the most subtle language, featuring artists like: Lauri Garcia, Roy Borland, Regina Spektor, Leo Rizzi, AVIV, My Sun and Stars

Trip Around the World

All aboard! Join us as we embark on this musical journey … around the world in 22 songs, featuring artists like: Stevie Wonder, Fela Kuti, Sting, Skuve, Alt-J, Jón Jónsson, Michael Jacob, Lloyd Agola

Covers you won’t get over

You’d be surprised, featuring artists like: Rayland Baxter, Matt Duncan, Lucius, PJ Morton, Joe Bataan, Lianne La Havas, Corinne Bailey Rae, Babeheaven

A Funky-Mellow Dream

Take a chill pill and enter the ethereal realm with “A Funky-Mellow Dream”, featuring artists like: Durand Jones & The Indications, Teen Ravine, Mayor Hawthorne, Mellow Fellow, Men I Trust, Slowdive, Steve Lacy, Daft Punk