Indie rock

Indie rock

Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music that originated in the United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand in the early to mid-1980s. The term "indie" originally referred to independent record labels and the DIY ethos of the bands associated with them. Musically, it can range from raw, minimalist sounds to intricate, layered compositions. Lyrically, indie rock often tackles personal and introspective themes. While it began as an underground movement, many indie rock bands, such as The Strokes, Arcade Fire, and Arctic Monkeys, have achieved significant mainstream success