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

Could There Be Any More Guitars?!

Yes – the answer to that is in fact, Yes! Featuring artists like: Shelby Lynne, Shannon Moore, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, The Hold Steady, Elliott Smith, Van Morrison, Pink Floyd, Bob Weir, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Tom Freund
Could There Be Any More Guitars?!

Sounds Like Rihanna

She a “Bad Bitch” but then, so are they! Featuring artists like: Alan Lili, Bob Moses, Coldplay, Elle King, Lana Del Rey, Lenny Kravitz, M83, NEFFEX, Portishead, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Tove Lo, Yotto
Sounds Like Rihanna

Strings and Vibes

Some strings to make you groove and relax with a superb melody. Featuring artists like: Sam Smith, Jungle, Zonke, Piel, Bruno Mars, The Police, SZA, Amy Winehouse
Strings and Vibes

The Manila-Stavanger Connect

Trippy Tracks to Connect To. featuring artists like: Foxygen, The Beatles, Dumbo Gets Mad, Crater, Breakup Shoes, Sycco, Yellow Days, The Lazy Eyes
The Manila-Stavanger Connect

Time Wounds All Heels

All of us have suffered some sort of heartbreak and music puts melody and lyric to our innermost feelings and ultimately helps us to move on. Featuring artists like: • Beck • Pete Yorn • CAKE • The Strokes • The Decemberists • Florence + The Machine • Ben Folds Five • Arcade Fire • The Postal Service
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Sunshine & Honey

Tunes that sound like a drop of sunshine and a spoon full of honey to get you through the day. Featuring artists like: Sunflower Bean, Morabeza Tobacco, Thee Sacred Souls, The Heavy Heavy, Oh He Dead, Drugdealer, Groove Armada, Future Islands
Sunshine and Honey

Classic Truths

When the lies overwhelm, allow the list to rock you gently back to reality. Featuring artists like: Plested, Peter Broderick, Duran Duran, Collective Soul, Paddy Casey, Dashboard Confessional, Pete Yorn, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
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Choristers

All that training in the cathedral… Featuring artists like: Peter Broderick, Steve Mason, Silver Jews, The Mountain Goats, Deafheaven, Enter Shikari, John Butler Trio, Anna Ash, Morgan Weidinger, Cody Chesnutt
Choristers

Jan and Andrew Make a Playlist

If We Took Over a Radio Station and DJ’d a Set… Featuring artists like: Location Location, Club Yoko, Piel, Longpigs, The Jayhawks, Joe Jackson, Disidente, The Pursuit Of Happiness
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The Road to Independence

Starts with Majors, ends with Indies. Featuring artists like: Small Faces, Bee Gees, Felt, Marillion, Frightened Rabbit, Talking Heads, The Cribs, The Thornbirds
The Road to Independence

Bangers!

A delectable fusion of predominantly british bangers. Featuring artists like: Palace, Spacey Jane, Summer Heart, Billy Bragg, Supergrass, David Bowie, The Dandy Warhols, The Dollyrots
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Popcorn Music

“When everything feels like the movies” – The Goo Goo Dolls. featuring artists like: The Killers, U2, Snow Patrol, Glass Animals, Taylor Swift, The Goo Goo Dolls
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