So, What's This Indie Music All About?
From as early as the 1960s elements of what would come to be known as indie music were evident in the records of rock groups such as The Kinks. While some people think that it is the sound and style of a band that makes them indie, others suggest that just as important is the fact they are signed to an independent record label as this is a sign of the band's ethos.
An important aspect of being an indie act was remaining in total creative control of records produced, and this was demonstrated by the bands that had success in the early days of the indie rock movement. In the 1980s bands such as The Pixies and REM achieved considerable success in America and abroad while The Smiths, who released their self-titled debut album in 1984, were considered the quintessential indie rock band in the UK.
Throughout the 90s a new sound called grunge developed. Leading this new sound was Pearl Jam and Nirvana, who became especially popular with younger listeners. Lo-fi was another sound that developed. The sound, most commonly associated with Beck, prioritises eschewing popular tastes and using simplistic recording techniques.
As indie music became more popular and the internet offered the opportunity for more people than ever before to access this music, the 2000s saw more indie bands being courted by major record labels. Modest Mouse and Death Cab For Cutie were just two bands that moved to major labels after the new millennium. However, some bands - Bright Eyes for example - stuck to independent labels and still achieved commercial as well as critical success.
Today indie music is popular in many parts of the world, with independent music scenes in every major city. Some indie music scenes have helped cultivate talent - in Manchester during the late 80s the Madchester scene saw bands such as James, Happy Mondays and The Stone Roses rise to prominence. Whether or not indie bands choose to sign with major or independent labels, many agree that it is essential these bands remain in control of the music they make.
An important aspect of being an indie act was remaining in total creative control of records produced, and this was demonstrated by the bands that had success in the early days of the indie rock movement. In the 1980s bands such as The Pixies and REM achieved considerable success in America and abroad while The Smiths, who released their self-titled debut album in 1984, were considered the quintessential indie rock band in the UK.
Throughout the 90s a new sound called grunge developed. Leading this new sound was Pearl Jam and Nirvana, who became especially popular with younger listeners. Lo-fi was another sound that developed. The sound, most commonly associated with Beck, prioritises eschewing popular tastes and using simplistic recording techniques.
As indie music became more popular and the internet offered the opportunity for more people than ever before to access this music, the 2000s saw more indie bands being courted by major record labels. Modest Mouse and Death Cab For Cutie were just two bands that moved to major labels after the new millennium. However, some bands - Bright Eyes for example - stuck to independent labels and still achieved commercial as well as critical success.
Today indie music is popular in many parts of the world, with independent music scenes in every major city. Some indie music scenes have helped cultivate talent - in Manchester during the late 80s the Madchester scene saw bands such as James, Happy Mondays and The Stone Roses rise to prominence. Whether or not indie bands choose to sign with major or independent labels, many agree that it is essential these bands remain in control of the music they make.
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