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

Someday (triple j Like A Version) – Julia Jacklin

A cover of a classic turned into so much more, by Julia Jacklin. This track is literally always in my On Repeat…
Cover for Someday, triple j Like A Version by Julia Jacklin

soundtrack to a daydream

getting lost in a daydream is the best thing – featuring artists like Foxygen • Soft Ride • The Grogans • Funkmammoth • Loving • Pipe-eye • Chicano Batman • Marlin’s Dreaming

Mississippi Queen – Erin Rae

It’s all about those gentle symphonies and Erin Rae’s voice that just soothes your soul, making you feel so warm.

Album Cover for Mississippi Queen by Erin Rae

Hike With Me

Hike up a Hill with this amalgamation of soulful/acoustic/folk/mellow sounds – bound to help you reconnect with yourself! – featuring artists like Ben Howard • Passenger • Kings of Convenience • Sean Rowe • Jeremy Loops • Nick Mulvey • Sami Simon • Sticky Fingers

Edgy 80’s

Loud, dancey, electrifying…whatever you wanna call it– it’s you jolt of energy you need! – featuring artists like Franz Ferdinand• Basically Saturday Night• The Frights• The Vaccines• Art Brut• Castlecomer• SWMRS

Edgy 80's

Under My Skin

A new sound inspired by one song. – featuring artists like Briston Maroney • Hugh Kelly • Peach Pit • The Backseat Lovers • KALEO • Record Heat • Art Brut

Root Yourself To Dance

Shaken (not stirred) dancemoves that’ll get your lyrical game up-front – featuring artists like DUCKWRTH • KAYTRANADA • VIC MENSA • Tkay Maidza • Deekapz • Shay Lia • Azealia Banks

A Deep Regret…

A confession, an apology and a painful lesson learned… – featuring artists like Tame Impala • Queens Of The Stone Age • A-ha • The Heads • The Smithereens • Sting • Level 42 • Thompson Twins

A Crisis Of Faith…

Wrestling with the idea of a higher power in a cold and cruel world… – featuring artists like The Roots ft. Monsters Of Folk • XTC • John Lennon • Nine Inch Nails • Crash Test Dummies • Tori Amos • Johnny Cash • Prince

Atmospheric Tendencies

Explore the heights with an out-of-this-world playlist – featuring artists like Simon & Garfunkel • Coldplay • Greta Van Fleet • Muse • The National • The Smiths • Radiohead • Nick Drake

Songs That Make Us Feel

A rollercoaster ride of emotions – featuring artists like Christian Leave • Damien Rice • Bruno Major • Grizfolk • Vance Joy • Benny Sings • Omar Apollo • Yoke Lore

From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack…

The soundtrack to a movie that hasn’t been made… YET – feturing artists like Garbage • Bruno Mars • Radiohead • Pet Shop Boys • Ultravox • Goldfrapp • Blur • Kasabian

Original Motion Picture