223 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

Rhythms of Culture

Blending the rhythmic beats and rich melodies of Ghanaian and Filipino music. Featuring artists like: SOS, KiDi, IV of Spades, King Promise, Curtismith, Kelvyn Boy, Eraserheads, Kuami Eugene
Rhythms of Culture

Passages

Riding the waves of life. Featuring artists like: My Vitriol, Wolf Alice, Black Honey, Fontaines D.C, Smashing Pumpkins, X Ambassadors, Billy Joel, Sam Fender
Passages

Don’t Mind My Groove

Don’t mind my groove, but get down on it! Featuring artists like: Khruangbiin, Joe Hertz, LEISURE, Evil Needle, Poolside, FloFilz, SAULT, Mr. Fingers
Don’t Mind My Groove

Hey Pig!

Swine-themed playlist featuring songs with ‘Pig’ in the title. Indie, alternative, punk, and rock by artists like St. Vincent, The Beatles, and Plasmatics.
Hey Pig!

Horses in my Dreams

Indie, alternative, rock and electronic equine-themed tunes with ‘horse’ in their titles. Featuring artists like Mitski, All Them Witches, Lera Lynn, Goldfrapp and more.
Horses In My Dreams

Indie Bliss: Anthems for Your Soul

Feed your soul with these addictive anthems to be the driving force in your day or evening. Featuring artists like: Lockestock, Courteeners, The Killers, Keane, Richard Hawley, The Slow Readers Club, Bloc Party, The Vaccines
Indie Bliss: Anthems for Your Soul

Pika’s Music for Writing

These tunes will help you write every day! Featuring artists like: Air, Daft Punk, RJD2, Röyksopp, Punch Brothers, Mariya Takeuchi, Michael Kiwanuka, Steven Wilson
Pika's Music for Writing

Inspired by The Sizzle

Songs to write a daily technology newsletter to. Featuring artists like: TISM, King Missile, Ben Folds Five, The Flaming Lips, SUUNS, Primitive Reason, Amyl and The Sniffers, Infinite Pizza
Inspired by The Sizzle

Joy & Sorrow Combined

Celebrating life’s highs while exploring its lows. Featuring artists like: Fleetwood Mac, The 1975, Pixies, The Rumble Strips, FM-84, Donovan Woods, Amy Winehouse, División Minúscula
Joy and Sorrow Combined

Close for Comfort

To be fully known and witnessed. Featuring artists like: Ravyn Lenae, Beyoncé, Ambré, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Jhené Aiko, Labrinth, Tory Lanez
Close for Comfort

Bernice & Jenna’s Top UK Artists

Best of Brits. Featuring Artists Like: Ama Lou, Cat Burns, Harry Styles, Jaz Karis, The 1975, Arctic Monkeys,Olivia Dean, The Kooks, Catfish and the Bottlemen
Bernice & Jenna’s Top UK Artists

In the Spotlight: HEFF

A spotlight on Los Angeles based musician HEFF and his track “I Still Love You”
HEFF