Slang

indie

This page is about the slang term indie

Meaning

rock music not released by major music labels

For example

  • The indie scene began back in the late 70's and early 80's with bands like Joy Division and The Slits.

  • Steve reckons the best indie band of all time is Radiohead.

Origin: short for "independent"

Quick Quiz

Musicians who form indie bands often say the most important thing for them is

a. making money

b. creative freedom

c. being famous
a) making money b) creative freedom c) being famous
indie

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Contributor: Matt Errey