Indie R&B (sometimes derisively called PBR&B) combines dreamy, synth-based indie music with contemporary R&B beats. This soothing, warm new sound has been influencing underground and mainstream artists alike.
Some of today's sunniest indie rock is heavily influenced by the classic sounds of '50s and '60s pop and surf rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
Some call it chillwave, others call it glo-fi. Whatever the name, this laid-back blend of modern lo-fi recording techniques and vintage synth noises is one of today's most addictive sounds.
With credible indie bands like Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, and The Black Keys licensing their songs for use on Television, it's not selling out anymore.
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.
Some of today's sunniest indie rock is heavily influenced by the classic sounds of '50s and '60s pop and surf rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
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.