-
The term "indie music" is used to describe any music produced independently of the major recording labels. There is an indie presence within every genre of music, much of which shares a strong do-it-yourself ethic at every level of production. Modern technology and the internet have lowered the cost of production and distribution, making it easier for unsigned artists to create and promote their music to the world.
-
Indie Genres
- Alternative rock
- Experimental music
- Folk
- Glitch
- Industrial music
- Punk rock
- Space music
- New Age music
- Neo Soul
- Underground Hip Hop
-
Quotes Music Biz Academy: [http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/musicquotes.htm Music Industry Quotes To Live By] (May 2001)
"Independent labels take nothing and make something out of it. Major labels buy that something, and try to make more out of it."—Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy Records CEO"In the music business bigger is not necessarily better. In fact, I believe smaller is actually better."—Chuck Kaye, Dreamworks, SBK Publishing
"The hardest thing in the world to do in this business is start a band nobody's heard of."—Tom Whalley, Interscope Records
-
-
-
-
- View History

- Discuss on the Message Board

- Embed this Page

-
Share this page
-
-
The Mahalo Top 7
-
Wikipedia: Independent Music
en.wikipedia.org -
Indie Rock Artists
en.wikipedia.org -
ioda: An Independent's Guide to Digital Music
iodalliance.com -
Pitchfork: The Story of Indie Pop
pitchforkmedia.com (October 24, 2005) -
Indie Rock
en.wikipedia.org -
DIY Artists
en.wikipedia.org -
MTV: Indie Music
mtv.com
-
Wikipedia: Independent Music
-
-
Indie Music on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
"Respect for Indie Artists" Main Ingredient in new Music Quench Website http://bit.ly/3Q1Eqh
@dbreakenridge | July 07, 2009 12:44 AM -
Music Videos ..-} An Indie Game Music Roundtable: Night, Flower, Eden and Proud Scientists Cr http://www.downloadonlinestore.com/music.htm
@nicolebobek | July 07, 2009 12:40 AM -
@sosradio Did you purchase your copy of ZIN-Mental Graffiti yet? $7 for a limited time at www.soundofsoul.net ...Plz support indie music!
@TheAkireGroup | July 07, 2009 12:02 AM -
[demonoid] Florence and the Machine - Lungs (2009) Bonus Disc: Category: Music Subcategory: Indie Qual.. http://bit.ly/Co9Sf
@indiefeeds | July 07, 2009 12:01 AM -
[demonoid] Raketaboy (One of the best Russian indie rock bands ): Category: Music Subcategory: Indie Q.. http://bit.ly/PlC80
@indiefeeds | July 07, 2009 12:01 AM
-
-
Indie Music on Amazon | View All
-
Cardio for Indie Rockers - $19.95
Chaos, our favorite certified personal trainer who hardens the cores of rockstars throughout Hollywood, is back with a brand-new hardcore workout focusing on strength and endurance that will help you burn fat and tone muscle while you rock ...
Amazon -
Revolution on Canvas, Volume 2: Poetry from the Indie Music Scene - $12.99
Indie rock music burst onto the scene in the early '80s with bands like Sonic Youth. A decade later, the music of Pavement, Guided By Voices, and Radiohead brought tons of new converts. Today, indie rock has exploded across all media, from ...
Amazon -
Wish You Were Here: An Essential Guide to Your Favorite Music Scenes-from Punk to Indie and Everything in Between - $14.99
A snarky, fact-filled look at the people and places that made the indie/punk scene what it is today The American underground music scene is exploding everywhere—not just in New York City and L.A. (alt...
Amazon -
Serenity Suite: Music & Nature - $16.98
If it hadn't been for keyboardist Steve Halpern, the New Age genre may never have been born. His 1975 release, Spectrum Suite, marked the debut of a music whose compositional structure was free and intended for relaxation. Halpern bu...
Amazon
-
-
Questions and Answers About Indie Music | View All | Ask a Question
View All Indie Music Questions (897) | Ask a QuestionHow do you keep up with new music? What are some of your favorite indie bands? (5 Answers)purevolume.com is an easy way to keep in the know with indie upcoming bands. that combined with using pandora.com which will throw some smaller bands in every now an then ... read moreWhat time is the Indy 500? (1 Answer)Obviously belated, but from their official website: http://www.indy500.com/schedule/ Sun, May 24 INDIANAPOLIS 500 - Tickets start at $20 Public Gates Open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Driver Introductions 12:30 p.m. Indianapolis 500 ... read moreWhat is the best Indie Music podcast for discovering new artists? (1 Answer)I listen to Coverville with Brian Ibbot. He goes over great and sometimes unusual covers. I have discovered tons of great bands this way. It's a great podcast all around. ... read moreWhat Is Your Favorite Genre Of Music? (2 Answers)I like all kinds of music, but my favorite genre is "Power Metal" ( Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, etc) which for some reason is not in the list posted above. read more
Ask a Question about Indie Music 140 characters
-
Indie Music on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
"Respect for Indie Artists" Main Ingredient in new Music Quench Website http://bit.ly/3Q1Eqh
@dbreakenridge | July 07, 2009 12:44 AM -
Music Videos ..-} An Indie Game Music Roundtable: Night, Flower, Eden and Proud Scientists Cr http://www.downloadonlinestore.com/music.htm
@nicolebobek | July 07, 2009 12:40 AM -
@sosradio Did you purchase your copy of ZIN-Mental Graffiti yet? $7 for a limited time at www.soundofsoul.net ...Plz support indie music!
@TheAkireGroup | July 07, 2009 12:02 AM -
[demonoid] Florence and the Machine - Lungs (2009) Bonus Disc: Category: Music Subcategory: Indie Qual.. http://bit.ly/Co9Sf
@indiefeeds | July 07, 2009 12:01 AM -
[demonoid] Raketaboy (One of the best Russian indie rock bands ): Category: Music Subcategory: Indie Q.. http://bit.ly/PlC80
@indiefeeds | July 07, 2009 12:01 AM
-
-
Indie Music on Amazon | View All
-
2007 Radioindy.com Independent Artist New CD Releases Guide - $9.99
Want to discover some new music? Want to hear new bands before they become famous? This guide lists hundreds of the top new CD releases from today's best new bands, Radioindy Gold Artists. We list bands by genre, location and more. Each...
Amazon -
While You Are Gone: Music Pets Love - $12.99
"While You Are Gone" is a collection of instrumental music mixed with short stories designed for the pets we love. Over one hour of relaxing music laced with soft animal sounds to create a peaceful environment for pets who are left alone or...
Amazon -
The Indie Band Survival Guide: The Complete Manual for the Do-It-Yourself Musician - $14.95
The Indie Band Survival Guide is the ultimate resource for musicians looking to record, distribute, market, and sell their music for less than most rock stars spend on green M&M's. Musicians and web gurus Randy Chertkow and...
Amazon -
Serenity Suite: Music & Nature - $16.98
If it hadn't been for keyboardist Steve Halpern, the New Age genre may never have been born. His 1975 release, Spectrum Suite, marked the debut of a music whose compositional structure was free and intended for relaxation. Halpern bu...
Amazon
-
-
Indie Music on Amazon | View All
-
Cardio for Indie Rockers - $19.95
Chaos, our favorite certified personal trainer who hardens the cores of rockstars throughout Hollywood, is back with a brand-new hardcore workout focusing on strength and endurance that will help you burn fat and tone muscle while you rock ...
Amazon -
Revolution on Canvas, Volume 2: Poetry from the Indie Music Scene - $12.99
Indie rock music burst onto the scene in the early '80s with bands like Sonic Youth. A decade later, the music of Pavement, Guided By Voices, and Radiohead brought tons of new converts. Today, indie rock has exploded across all media, from ...
Amazon -
Wish You Were Here: An Essential Guide to Your Favorite Music Scenes-from Punk to Indie and Everything in Between - $14.99
A snarky, fact-filled look at the people and places that made the indie/punk scene what it is today The American underground music scene is exploding everywhere—not just in New York City and L.A. (alt...
Amazon -
Serenity Suite: Music & Nature - $16.98
If it hadn't been for keyboardist Steve Halpern, the New Age genre may never have been born. His 1975 release, Spectrum Suite, marked the debut of a music whose compositional structure was free and intended for relaxation. Halpern bu...
Amazon
-
-
Indie Music on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
"Respect for Indie Artists" Main Ingredient in new Music Quench Website http://bit.ly/3Q1Eqh
@dbreakenridge | July 07, 2009 12:44 AM -
Music Videos ..-} An Indie Game Music Roundtable: Night, Flower, Eden and Proud Scientists Cr http://www.downloadonlinestore.com/music.htm
@nicolebobek | July 07, 2009 12:40 AM -
@sosradio Did you purchase your copy of ZIN-Mental Graffiti yet? $7 for a limited time at www.soundofsoul.net ...Plz support indie music!
@TheAkireGroup | July 07, 2009 12:02 AM -
[demonoid] Florence and the Machine - Lungs (2009) Bonus Disc: Category: Music Subcategory: Indie Qual.. http://bit.ly/Co9Sf
@indiefeeds | July 07, 2009 12:01 AM -
[demonoid] Raketaboy (One of the best Russian indie rock bands ): Category: Music Subcategory: Indie Q.. http://bit.ly/PlC80
@indiefeeds | July 07, 2009 12:01 AM
-
-
Indie Music on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
"Respect for Indie Artists" Main Ingredient in new Music Quench Website http://bit.ly/3Q1Eqh
@dbreakenridge | July 07, 2009 12:44 AM -
Music Videos ..-} An Indie Game Music Roundtable: Night, Flower, Eden and Proud Scientists Cr http://www.downloadonlinestore.com/music.htm
@nicolebobek | July 07, 2009 12:40 AM -
@sosradio Did you purchase your copy of ZIN-Mental Graffiti yet? $7 for a limited time at www.soundofsoul.net ...Plz support indie music!
@TheAkireGroup | July 07, 2009 12:02 AM -
[demonoid] Florence and the Machine - Lungs (2009) Bonus Disc: Category: Music Subcategory: Indie Qual.. http://bit.ly/Co9Sf
@indiefeeds | July 07, 2009 12:01 AM -
[demonoid] Raketaboy (One of the best Russian indie rock bands ): Category: Music Subcategory: Indie Q.. http://bit.ly/PlC80
@indiefeeds | July 07, 2009 12:01 AM
-
-
Indie Music on Amazon | View All
-
2007 Radioindy.com Independent Artist New CD Releases Guide - $9.99
Want to discover some new music? Want to hear new bands before they become famous? This guide lists hundreds of the top new CD releases from today's best new bands, Radioindy Gold Artists. We list bands by genre, location and more. Each...
Amazon -
While You Are Gone: Music Pets Love - $12.99
"While You Are Gone" is a collection of instrumental music mixed with short stories designed for the pets we love. Over one hour of relaxing music laced with soft animal sounds to create a peaceful environment for pets who are left alone or...
Amazon -
The Indie Band Survival Guide: The Complete Manual for the Do-It-Yourself Musician - $14.95
The Indie Band Survival Guide is the ultimate resource for musicians looking to record, distribute, market, and sell their music for less than most rock stars spend on green M&M's. Musicians and web gurus Randy Chertkow and...
Amazon -
Serenity Suite: Music & Nature - $16.98
If it hadn't been for keyboardist Steve Halpern, the New Age genre may never have been born. His 1975 release, Spectrum Suite, marked the debut of a music whose compositional structure was free and intended for relaxation. Halpern bu...
Amazon
-
-
Indie Music Labels | Add a Link
-
Indie Music Label Guides | Add a Link
-
Record Labels and Companies Guide: Independent Label Links
-
NewPages Guide to Independent Record Labels
-
ThrillJockey.com: Thrill Jockey Records
-
Wikipedia: United States Independent Record Label Stubs
-
Wikipedia: List of Independent UK Record Labels
-
allrecordlabels.com: Genres - Indie
-
Indie-Music.com: Directory...Labels
-
Record Labels and Companies: Independent Label Links
-
NewPages.com: Guide to Independent Record Labels
-
Mary4Music.com: Independent Record Labels
-
Record Labels and Companies Guide: Independent Label Links
-
Indie Music Background and History | Add a Link
-
Indie Music News, Articles, and Blogs | Add a Link
-
Google News: Indie Music Search
-
FOX Business: Buzznet Acquires Alternative Music Community Absolute Punk
-
Business Week: Indie Music's Hipster Heaven
-
Stuff White People Like: #41 Indie Music
-
International Herald Tribune: Independent Music on Move with Internet
-
First Monday: Giving Away Music to Make Money: Independent Musicians on the Internet
-
Google News: Indie Music Search
-
-
Indie Music Retailers | Add a Link



