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

Imagination’s Pulse

All Time Favorites. Featuring artists like: The Chainsmokers, Carpenter Brut, Duran Duran, Yotto, Greta Van Fleet, Marvel 83, Bonobo, Beach House, MGMT, Bring Me The Horizon
Imagination's Pulse. Playlist cover image

A United Front

A playlist with serenity and light tones, inviting you to dance: Featuring artists like: The Emotions, Durand Jones & The Indications, Jill Scott, Drugdealer, Dayo Bello, Yumi Zouma, Joji, Alex Isley.
A United Front

We Need You

By nature, you are a valuable part of the whole. Featuring artists like: Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Kanye West, Khalid, Lizzo, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Beiber, Billie Eilish
We Need You

Against These Odds

Any % is Better than Zero %: Featuring artists like: Silversun Pickups, Eminem, Blur, Finger Eleven, The Smashing Pumpkins, Queens of the Stone Age, The White Stripes, Rage Against The Machine
Against These Odds

Human Rhythms Not Algorithms 2021 – 2024

70 years of influences have created the Human Rhythms Not Algorithms sound – featuring artists like 77:78 • Beck • Jonathan Jeremiah • Eda Eren

Monochrome Echoes, Rainbow Notes

Emo Shadows, Indie Rainbows: A Palette of Sonic Exploration. Featuring artists like: Jack The Underdog, Last Dinosaurs, Avril Lavigne, Pratley, Lauran Hibberd, Bass Drum of Death, Bring Me The Horizon, Fazerdaze.
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Fall Jam

Fall into the embrace of autumn with these indie and alternative jams. Featuring artists like: Andrew Bird, Mt. Joy, Kings of Leon, Sam Fender, The Backseat Lovers, Palace, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Briston Maroney
Fall Jams playlist cover of red van under the autumn leaves

Non-Romantic Love

Love isn’t just for lovers, it’s for everyone and everything. Featuring artists like: The Pursuit Of Happiness, Tom Freund, Marlene Kuntz, phem, Renegade, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, The 1975, Queen, Emancipator, Whitney Houston.
Non-Romantic Love

Going Through The Motions

These motions flow through me, and I experience them. Featuring artists like: Cosmo Pyke, Ravyn Lenae, Polo & Pan,NEIL FRANCES, JMSN, Labrinth, Tenacious D, Van Morrison
Going Through The Motions

Retro Human Rhythms Not Algorithms

A sweeping array of music spanning the 1960s to the early 2020s ft Paul Weller • The Who• Beta Band • Primal Scream

That Euphoric Feeling

Songs of Serotonin. Featuring artists like: Coldplay, Bleachers, MF DOOM, Breakup Shoes, Her’s, John Lennon, Harry Styles, Cage The Elephant
That Euphoric Feeling

Sky’s Christmas Medley

Holiday music that leans towards upbeat pop songs. Featuring artists like: Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Sia, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, Sufjan Stevens, Whitney Houston
Sky's Christmas Medley