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

Live Your Life

A quick jaunt around the world and over time for a soundtrack to your life. Featuring artists like: Big Audio Dynamite, Spoon, Tommie Young, Lulu, Frankenstein Bolts, Dan Deacon, Vincent Nguini, Easy Star All-Stars
Live Your Life

All Enveloping, All Encompassing

Succumb to the sonic embrace of these epic tracks. Featuring artists like: Girlpool, Broken Social Scene, Collective Soul, Phosphorescent, The Divine Comedy, The Waterboys, Metric, Better Oblivion Community Center
All Enveloping, All Encompassing

Common Ground

Reflective, introspective, fiery and rebellious – take this sonic journey mood and genre. Featuring artists like: Rogér Fakhr, D.R. Hooker, Asagaya, The Beat, Noir Désir, Thomas Dutronc, London Music Works, Electric Light Orchestra
Common Ground

Jane Does ON

Just when guitarist Steve Fall, vocalist/bass player Lucy Di Santo, Dan Cornelius reunited their Canadian post-punk rock band ON, the pandemic hit. But that didn’t stop them. Musicto curator Jane Asylum chats with Steve Fall about the band and making a record during Covid, and zeroes in on a few of the powerful tracks on their explosive self-titled album.
Canadian post-punk rock trio ON

It’s Not All Ballads

Tracks that make you feel good in the moment and afterward. Featuring artists like: Joy Williams, Donnie & Joe Emerson, Jackie Greene, Bahamas, Girlpool, Mutual Benefit, The Cure, Galaxie 500
It's Not All Ballads

Matt and Andrew Ride Again

Collab list of covers that do justice to the og’s but also shine on their own Not bound by genres, artists, or themes, just tunes that hit deep at this particular moment, featuring artists like: Mac Miller, Jitwam, Sasac, Jan Hammer, Bernie Worrell, Deep Purple, The New Mastersounds, Les McCann, Nickel Creek, Dr. John

Matt and Andrew Ride Again

Every Being Loves Sunshine & Serenity

Sun soaked cat naps are what insomniacs dream of. Featuring artists like: Norah Jones, The Shacks, Gil Scott-Heron, Durand Jones & The Indications, Todd Rundgren, Marvin Gaye, Circa Waves, HEAVY CHEST
Every Being Loves Sunshine and Serenity

Transitions Vol. 2

A True Hero’s Journey. Featuring artists like: Nine Inch Nails, David Bowie, Rammstein, Morosity, Quixotic, The Chemical Brothers, Morgan Page, The Fratellis, Infinite Pizza
Transitions Vol. 2

Eclectic Sound Melange

An eclectic playlist that starts rather introspective and ends up with more bright tunes. Featuring artist like: The Smile, Nothing But Thieves, Gorillaz, The Herd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rick James, Midnight Oil, Claude François
Eclectic Sound Melange

It’s Hard to Describe

He’s wondering how to tell his friend how good the list is. Featuring artists like: The Shins, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, Supergrass, The Mountain Goats, Nick Drake, Fotheringay, Hugh Kelly, Hozier, Robert Plant
It's Hard to Describe

Stories of the Human Condition

Stories of the human condition, featuring tales of humor, history, the quirky and the heart wrenching. Featuring artists like: Gang of Youths, Josh Ritter, Paul Simon, Keller Williams, ZZ Top, KALEO, Foals, Keane
Stories of the Human Condition

In the Spotlight: Rosanne Erskine

From the ‘Out of the Ordinary’ collective, Rosanne Erskine and her solo release, the emotional ‘Fading Away’