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
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
It’s all about those gentle symphonies and Erin Rae’s voice that just soothes your soul, making you feel so warm.
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
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
A new sound inspired by one song. – featuring artists like Briston Maroney • Hugh Kelly • Peach Pit • The Backseat Lovers • KALEO • Record Heat • Art Brut
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 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
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
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
A rollercoaster ride of emotions – featuring artists like Christian Leave • Damien Rice • Bruno Major • Grizfolk • Vance Joy • Benny Sings • Omar Apollo • Yoke Lore
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