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

Sweet Like Honey

Stop, relax, enjoy life’s little blessings – featuring artists like Bill Withers • Kadhja Bonet • L’impératrice • Erykah Badu • ROSALÍA • Laura Groves

Cochichando – Jacob do Bandolim

Choro from Pixinguinha, played by Jacob do Bandolim and his band. Cochichando is a fantastic example of this magical Brazilian genre, which mixes the European classical song structure with the African rhythms.

Things I Thought Were Mine – Alfie Templeman

Immerse yourself with this jazzy modern indie-pop tune…

Mad World – Gary Jules w/ Michael Andrews

All around me are familiar faces Worn out places, worn out faces Bright and early for the daily races Going nowhere, going nowhere…

goin’ to the beach in my mind

Escape to your peaceful place in this genre-less haven – featuring artists like Noname • chromonocci • Tash Sultana • Porches • Isaiah Mostafa • Tom Misch • Sofía Valdés

Finkel Finds: Songs that feel like a silk shirt — a playlist by FINKEL • powered by musicto

This is a collection of songs that make you want to cuddle and/or shake your ass – featuring artists like James Blake • Sinead Harnett • Glass Animals • Big Wild • Little Simz • Leon Bridges • Illa J • The Marías • Lianne La Havas • Kamakaze • Toro y Moi

Organic Vibes

Organic unexpected vibes from all over the world – featuring artists like Baden Powell • Monica Salmaso • Alain Péters • Fela Kuti • Anna Paes • Hamilton de Holanda • Luiz Bonfá • Quarteto Novo

The Only Way – Modern Nomad

Immerse yourself with this jazzy modern indie-pop tune…

Lightenup – Parcels

Lighten up the mood with this groovy n’ bright indie tune…

woo

“To seek the affection of someone, with the intent to begin a romantic relationship” – featuring artists like Alina Baraz • Free Nationals • Amaria • 53 Thieves • Syd • Lava La Rue • Solange • Connan Mockasin

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Amp the Alt

Discover new alternative, indie, and rock bands and new songs every month – featuring artists like Yard of Blondes • Geography of the Moon • Penny Mob • The Wheel Workers • Samuel Brooks • Valarie Hill • Rebel Kicks • Monster Boy Lives

Amp the Alt

enTANGOed

Discover a little extra somethin’-somethin’ for your tango taste. Rock and pop? When possible. Experimental and fusion? Likely. Trip hop? Occasionally. Tango? Mostly! – featuring artists like Gotan Project • Tom Waits • Grace Jones • Caro Emerald • Portishead • Parov Stelar • Touch & Go • Entangados

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