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

Accelerate!

Must…go…faster…, featuring artists like: Kasabian, Moby, Eagles Of Death Metal, Bass Drum Of Death, Dua Lipa, Queens Of The Stone Age, Soundgarden, Fatboy Slim

Sails Across the Sea with Sympathetic Vibrations

Because no good story ever started with ‘I was having a glass of milk…’, featuring artists like: Oasis, Bessie Smith, G. Love And Special Sauce, The Blasters, Monty Python, Inxs, Chumbawumba, Kendrick Lamar

The Sounds of Red

Journey through soundscapes of the color red…, featuring artists like: Catfish and the Bottlemen, 2:54, Sunroom, St. Vincent, Mitski, Wolf Alice, Beach Bunny, Kasabian

Catch Me in the Beat

Funky, Dancey, w/ a moment to breathe, featuring artists like: Duckworth, KAYTRANADA, Havelock, Phony Ppl, The Notorious B.I.G., Garçons

Let’s Go Crypto

Time to change the world, featuring artists like: KSHMR,Prophets Of Rage,Jonas Blue,Martin Garrix,Nytrix,Kae Tempest,Shannon Moore,Ruchir,The Jam,PL4YFIELDS,Charles Bradley,Kill Paris,Woody Guthrie,Sasha Alex Sloan

Let's Go Crypto Playlist

Songs to Feel Feelies

Heartbreaking melancholy experienced when reflecting back on moments in time that cannot be recaptured, featuring artists like: CHVCHES, M83, The Midnight, The Naked & Famous, Cocteau Twins, The 1975, Washed Out, The Postal Service

Sunbathing at the beach

sunny days, sandcastles, and saltwater, featuring artists like: Nautics, Summer Salt, China Crisis, Helado Negro, MUNYA, Sun Room, Sheryl Crow, sunshine blvd

When The Live Track Is Better

The record’s great but the live performance on YouTube is even better, featuring artists like: AC/DC, Lawrence, Desert Sessions, Staind, Paolo Nutini, Tamia, Garbage, Kanye West, Mac Miller, Erykah Badu, Charlotte Church,

When The Live Track Is Better - Playlist

Nostalgia

Donia and Andrew share the tracks that evoke a wistful affection for the past, featuring artists like: Tomatito,Geoff Love & His Orchestra,Michel Legrand,Angelique Kidjo,Michel Sardou,Téléphone,Thomas Dutronc,Vangelis,Ramin Djawadi

Nostalgia - A Playlist by musicto

Soccer Mom

Think you know Soccer Moms? Think Again! featuring artists like: The Dollyrots, PINS, LATASHÁ, Cocoa Sarai, Hole, AJR, Stereophonics, Cannons, Buzzcocks, Harvey Danger, Mahalia

Soccer Mom - A Playlist by musicto

A Day In The Lives

Songs that reflect the complexity of being human.Featuring artists like: Blur,John Grant,Guster,Lipstick Stains,Die Nerven,Club Yoko,Le Tigre,The Staves,Nancy,Metronomy,

A Day In The Lives

RISEN

Are you ready to ride the wave of life? Jump in – featuring artists like Jon Batiste, Fleet Foxes, Florence + The Machine, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Sigrid, Tai Verdes