A genre of music derivitive of punk, but recently has become as broad as to encompass electronica and pop, as well as rock.
FACT: Most indie bands are signed to small record labels. Notable exceptions are The Flaming Lips, and Modest Mouse.
FACT: Not all people who listen to indie have to be elitist assholes, although a few are. Such as myself.
FACT: Most indie bands are obscure, whcih makes people who listen to them feel special. Very special.
FACT: Best damn music on the market.
FACT: Most indie bands are signed to small record labels. Notable exceptions are The Flaming Lips, and Modest Mouse.
FACT: Not all people who listen to indie have to be elitist assholes, although a few are. Such as myself.
FACT: Most indie bands are obscure, whcih makes people who listen to them feel special. Very special.
FACT: Best damn music on the market.
Kid: I just picked up the new Three Days Grace album!
Indie Kid: Wow. I just picked up some Xiu Xiu, Q and not U, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Joy Division.
Kid: *Awed Silence*
Indie Kid: Wow. I just picked up some Xiu Xiu, Q and not U, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Joy Division.
Kid: *Awed Silence*
by tinycitiesmadeofashes April 28, 2006
Get the indie mug.Pretty much an indie hipster who enjoys outdoor sports. They still have the style and the attitude but they wake up on Saturday mornings to go biking or hiking or kayaking...
Natives are usually in San Francisco or Seattle - rarely see them in New York.
Natives are usually in San Francisco or Seattle - rarely see them in New York.
"Terence is such an indie sportster - with those ironic sideburns and that hunger for the wilderness"
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(generally)good looking guy with cool funky hair,
good taste in clothes, and able to conduct an interesting conversation without staring at you boobs!!. often one of the popular boys who choose to be alternative as opposed to 'grunges' who are outcast and forced into this social group
good taste in clothes, and able to conduct an interesting conversation without staring at you boobs!!. often one of the popular boys who choose to be alternative as opposed to 'grunges' who are outcast and forced into this social group
by Lucie December 18, 2003
Get the indieboy mug.Stop being ignorant. There is no DEFINITION of an indie kid. There are no specific guidelines, requirements, or strict definitive characteristics. Indie is a culture, a state of mind, and a never-ending quest for good music.
Indie is an appreciation of beauty, which is defined by one's own standards. The indie kid's concept of beauty usually does not involve mainstream music because popular music is often superficial, employing very basic chords and melodies, and the lyrics are rarely deep or symbolic. Indie people sense this lack of artistic depth in popular culture, thus seeking depth in alternate, more creative styles of clothing and music.
Although this observation does not apply to all indie kids, there seems to be a slight trend in the intellectual capacity of those involved in Indie culture. Many indie kids enjoy critical and analytical thinking, abstract ideas, and learning new things, often discussing "nerdy" topics among themselves. This is probably because intellect, creative ability and depth are seemingly linked, likely due to how one's brain has developed based on genetics and exposure to society, and which areas of the brain are innately most active.
Indie is an appreciation of beauty, which is defined by one's own standards. The indie kid's concept of beauty usually does not involve mainstream music because popular music is often superficial, employing very basic chords and melodies, and the lyrics are rarely deep or symbolic. Indie people sense this lack of artistic depth in popular culture, thus seeking depth in alternate, more creative styles of clothing and music.
Although this observation does not apply to all indie kids, there seems to be a slight trend in the intellectual capacity of those involved in Indie culture. Many indie kids enjoy critical and analytical thinking, abstract ideas, and learning new things, often discussing "nerdy" topics among themselves. This is probably because intellect, creative ability and depth are seemingly linked, likely due to how one's brain has developed based on genetics and exposure to society, and which areas of the brain are innately most active.
by Eliza Janus January 10, 2009
Get the Indie Kid mug.Indie is a term used to describe Independent music. It is music that is less commercial and generally has a more unique sound but will sometimes end up sounding like other indie bands. Now most people on here are basically using bands like Arcade Fire, The Shins, ect. to describe Indie music. However the word indie means much more than alt rock, and basically includes like a million subgenres.
Indie can be rap.
Indie can be folk (it is a lot of the time).
Indie can be pop.
Indie is often international music.
INDIE IS NOT JUST ALTERNATIVE ROCK. Unless you are referring to mainstream "indie" bands. Then usually they will be.
Indie can be rap.
Indie can be folk (it is a lot of the time).
Indie can be pop.
Indie is often international music.
INDIE IS NOT JUST ALTERNATIVE ROCK. Unless you are referring to mainstream "indie" bands. Then usually they will be.
Kid #1: Well what bands do you like?
Indie kid: The Vaselines, Belaire, Suburban Kids with Biblical Names, Aesop Rock, Devendra Banhart a lot of random indie shit.
Kid #1: Indie? Oh like The Arctic Monkeys right???
Indie kid: No.
Indie kid: The Vaselines, Belaire, Suburban Kids with Biblical Names, Aesop Rock, Devendra Banhart a lot of random indie shit.
Kid #1: Indie? Oh like The Arctic Monkeys right???
Indie kid: No.
by Brooke R. January 14, 2008
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Guy1: Can I see your iPod?
Guy2: Sure
Guy1: whoa! Neutral Milk Hotel, Yo La Tengo, and My Bloody Valentine!?! Dude, you're indie as fuck.
Guy2: Sure
Guy1: whoa! Neutral Milk Hotel, Yo La Tengo, and My Bloody Valentine!?! Dude, you're indie as fuck.
by imthatawesome October 2, 2010
Get the indie as fuck mug.A livejournal community where the people are nice to each other but will thrash any new comer by spamming their entries with horrid insults and mockery until the newcomer leaves. Not worth attempting to join.
by Alecia S. November 29, 2006
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