it is rock music released on an independent label
take 2 bands and compare...the black keys and yo la tengo
do u see any similarity? no u probably dont. thus it isnt rly a genre
listening to indie doesnt make u unique or cool or special
if u like indie, it makes u just as special as liking classic rock, rap, blues etc...people should stop pretending they like indie rock bands, and listen to what they really like....
take 2 bands and compare...the black keys and yo la tengo
do u see any similarity? no u probably dont. thus it isnt rly a genre
listening to indie doesnt make u unique or cool or special
if u like indie, it makes u just as special as liking classic rock, rap, blues etc...people should stop pretending they like indie rock bands, and listen to what they really like....
kid who doesnt know about music: "yea dude i got this new MM album, i semi like the way it sounds but dont appreciate the rly good hard work put into it. look everyone i like indie rock "
kid who knows his stuff: "w.e dude listen to wat u really like, ur wasting ur own time"
kid who knows his stuff: "w.e dude listen to wat u really like, ur wasting ur own time"
by jake56342 February 15, 2009
Generally, if you know about an indie band you are cool, and if you don't you are mainstream or even whitebread.
So you better learn about the latest indie band before you aren't cool.
So you better learn about the latest indie band before you aren't cool.
I told him I liked Lifehouse and Coldplay and he just called a mainstream whitebread. His insults make no sense... he loves indie rock.
by Downvoting Victim September 10, 2006
Yet another Mtv/Top Of The Pops creation, which will in five or so years be dead once they have invented more garbage to market. Not only are they NOT cool, they are seriously lacking in talent. I am not a hater who has never listened to whole albums of these artists either, I have listened to many albums and know one thing- they are all the same! They all bore me sleepy, I just can't listen to a whole album without regretting it, the music is unchallenging, lacks any innovation (the basic style hasn't changed much since the 60's) and has definately not got a cool image. Anything promoted by Mtv is sure to be a waste of money, bands like Keane, Franz Ferdinand, Kasabian and The Killers are all artificial shite.
In contrast however it is still a viable alternative to goth-inspired metal or the spineless rap Mtv plays. Lets face it, at least Indie relates to REAL people, but just lacks the musical talent and innovation to make it worth my hard earned cash.
In contrast however it is still a viable alternative to goth-inspired metal or the spineless rap Mtv plays. Lets face it, at least Indie relates to REAL people, but just lacks the musical talent and innovation to make it worth my hard earned cash.
by Scurrvy January 20, 2006
A preteen/teenager who has an indie (independant)/rocker style.
Apperance:
Boys would usually have quite messy hair, which even though would probably be in some sort of side-fringe, would be nothing like scene/emo hair. Boys would also probably wear rocker jeans, converse and rocker t-shirts.
Girls would have wavy, rocker hair, also maybe in a side-fringe, but not like scene hair, which is usually high-lighted. They would wear denim skirts/jeans, rocker t-shirts and converse.
Personality:
Indie rock kids are usually happy people, that don't care what others think. However, some indie rock kids could be depressed, but they would still have the I-don't-care attitude.
Music:
Indie rock kids would listen to:
-> Rock (but not modern emo rock)
-> Indie
-> Alt. rock
-> Some alt.metal (but not emo/gothic metal)
-> Grunge
:)
Apperance:
Boys would usually have quite messy hair, which even though would probably be in some sort of side-fringe, would be nothing like scene/emo hair. Boys would also probably wear rocker jeans, converse and rocker t-shirts.
Girls would have wavy, rocker hair, also maybe in a side-fringe, but not like scene hair, which is usually high-lighted. They would wear denim skirts/jeans, rocker t-shirts and converse.
Personality:
Indie rock kids are usually happy people, that don't care what others think. However, some indie rock kids could be depressed, but they would still have the I-don't-care attitude.
Music:
Indie rock kids would listen to:
-> Rock (but not modern emo rock)
-> Indie
-> Alt. rock
-> Some alt.metal (but not emo/gothic metal)
-> Grunge
:)
by indierockkid:) December 21, 2009
induvidual rock and roll that is special and somewhat unique from other rock bands. Indie rock and roll doesn't really match any music genres except, well, Indie Rock.
John: I like Indie rock
Kelly: You Nerd
Lil: What's Indie Rock & Roll?
Phil: Which one, the native american indie or the indian indie?
Kelly: You Nerd
Lil: What's Indie Rock & Roll?
Phil: Which one, the native american indie or the indian indie?
by Bob T. Builder February 15, 2007
A person named luke who is claiming to be indie rock. They usually quit a band when the band tries to go "mainstream" and play shows at skateparks.
by old man m'cree November 9, 2003
The indie rock shuffle consists of the rhythmic moving of the torso and head back and forth while performing on a guitar/bass, leaning over the instrument (which is usually worn fairly high), at an awkward angle.
It isn't technically a shuffle, because oftentimes the musician isn't moving their feet at all.
The name is derived from the fact that it has become custom for indie guitarists and bassists to unconsciously move like this while performing.
Somtimes mistaken for a standing seizure, it's the indie guitarist's substitute for headbanging.
It isn't technically a shuffle, because oftentimes the musician isn't moving their feet at all.
The name is derived from the fact that it has become custom for indie guitarists and bassists to unconsciously move like this while performing.
Somtimes mistaken for a standing seizure, it's the indie guitarist's substitute for headbanging.
Kate: Dude, what's wrong with those guitarists in Phoenix? Are they ok?
Albert: Oh don't worry. They're just doing the indie rock shuffle. It's cooler than headbanging.
Albert: Oh don't worry. They're just doing the indie rock shuffle. It's cooler than headbanging.
by tuuuuuuurtle August 6, 2010