Starting in the mid '00s, the line between indie and mainstream pop started to get blurry. These are the songs that have helped bring "indie" music to the masses.
In the early 2010s, we've seen a new emergence of fun, upbeat pop music created by alternative-leaning artists. Enjoy some new songs about celebrating, dancing, and (often) being in love.
You've just been through a bad breakup and all you want is some alone time with your friends Ben and Jerry. So grab a spoon and turn up the volume on this pop breakup mix -- just don't forget to stock up on tissues first.
A cappella means "in the style of Church," but church is the last place you'll find these pop hits, all of them remade with the sheer power of just the human voice.
The term "indie" may conjure up thoughts of a scrappy aesthetic, but as these exceptional acts prove, there's plenty of room for a more refined sound as well.