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

Unspoken Conversations With Lovers

A playlist of conversations that were never had. Featuring artists like: Matilda Mann, Ben Howard, Michael Kiwanuka, Kings of Convenience, Genesis Owusu, Methyl Ethyl
Unspoken conversations with lovers

Groovy Gems

The smoothest of smooth gems to groove to any time of the day! Featuring artists like: Drugdealer, Jill Scott, Mac DeMarco, Ryan Paris, SAULT, Fil Callender, Hunter Rose, Corinne Bailey Rae
Groovy Gems

Sunshine Serenade

Summer vibes all year long! Featuring Artists Like: Machine Gun Kelly, Beach Weather, GROUPLOVE, The 1975, Bring Me The Horizon, The Summer Set, Declan Mckenn
Sunshine Serenade

The Groove Exchange

Just a great, groovy mix of tunes! Featuring Artists Like: Kazy Lambist, Pozx, Peter Cat Recording Co., Melt, Oh He Dead, Eric Benét, Funkmammoth, Jono McCleery
The Groove Exchange

Silent Cognition

Wind down to some riveting tracks by novel, eclectic indie acts. Featuring Artists Like: Sufjan Stevens, Grizzly Bear, Civil Twilight, M83, Arctic Lake, Zola Blood, Talos, Fractures
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In the Spotlight: Andrew Pipe – Twelve Caesars

On the release of the remix by the No’ West team of Twelve Caesars anthemic ‘Ride the American Wave’ the Hoof caught up with Andrew Pipe of the band for a chat

Winners and Losers

Feel the rush of victory and crush of defeat…. featuring artists like: Beck, Wolfmother, Kings Elliot, Nohidea, The White Stripes, Panic! At the Disco, Imagine Dragons, Rush
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Clear Your Head

When your mind needs those tunes that sound like a breather. Featuring Artists Like. Chicano Batman, Mac Miller, Sufjan Stevens, Love, and Peter Cat Recording Co.
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TikTok Heard It First

TikTok showed us first and then we made this playlist 😄. Featuring Artists Like: Joe P, Alfie Jukes, INJI, Knox, Jake Wesley Rodgers, Aiden Bisset, Em Beihold, hemlock springs, Ethan Bortnick, Brenn!
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Diamonds In The Smooth

Experimental, deep to soothe. Featuring Artists Like: Baby Cool, Mellow The Band, Sweet Baboo, This is the Kit, Gina Birch, Mercury Rev, Ghost Woman, PJ Harvey, Diamonds in the Smooth
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Future Sounds of MusikFest

Some musicians from the 2023 MusikFest. Featuring artists like: AGE of the BEAR, Cassie Noelle, Moonroof, Nicotine Dolls, Donna the Buffalo, The American Hotel System, Ruby Dear, Dizzy Bee
Future Sounds of MusikFest

Elbow high, Cruising by

Get on a different adventure through music. Featuring Artists Like: Leifur James, Caetano Veloso, Breakup Shoes, Motorpsycho, The Replacements, The Avalanches, Nightmares on Wax, The Zenmenn
Elbow high, Cruising by