indie film

a film often made on a low, almost bare bones budget(outside the studio system), that is heralded by the underground(read: hipsters)for its usually "new, fresh, and daring" take on a number of issues such as; gay life, sex, gay sex, teen angst, gay teen angst, etc.

Often seen as pretentious by anyone not cultured enough to understand the "gravitas of the subject matter"

Best paired with a post viewing discussion at a local (read: unincorporated) coffee shop.

Often leaves you with more questions than answers.

Dude they're projecting that new INDIE FILM onto the side of a building tonight! It's gonna be so rad! I'm bringing the Pabst!

by BobbyPutka October 20, 2008

post-emo indie rock

softly-sung vocals, very little screaming or harshness. A very "pretty" sound. was once said by christie front drive that "this is what emo kids listen to when they make love".
post-emo indie rock post emo indie rock

christie front drive, boy's life, the promise ring, evergreen, sunny day real estate, elliot, mineral, get up kids are all post-emo indie rock bands.

by Brittany September 6, 2003

indie

The stereotypical name for an individual, because some dumbass actually invented a stereotype for someone who belongs to no stereotype. An individual is someone who likes their own thing, maybe they skate, but like to wear a lot of black. Normally they dress in whatever fashion they like and do whatever they enjoy doing. They see that there is no need for so many people to belong to a stereotype, and will normally refer to themselves as normal as in their own eyes they don't belong to a stereotype, but to other idiots (usually townies) they do, and that stereotype is called indie.

Townie: Look at your long 'air, what are you, a skater?

Me: No, I'm not anything, I'm just normal.

Townie: So you is a indie, ay?

Me: Whatever you want to call it.

by Craig March 23, 2005

Indie Wannabe

Someone who claims to be a massive fan of the big British guitar bands (plus The Strokes) despite only really knowing their greatest hits. Two years ago they were into The Kooks, Kaiser Chiefs and Dizzee Rascal.

They all idolise Noel Gallagher, have some fascination with Mod culture and all claim how they wish they were from Manchester and/or alive in the 1960s. They also think that owning the best of The Jam and The Who, and wearing Fred Perry makes them a Mod.

A lot have Tumblr accounts and upload black and white pictures of all their favourite bands just to show how Indie they are.

Because a fair few listen to Indie bands from the 70s and 80s such as The Stone Roses, The Smiths and Joy Division, they're so retro and individual compared to their peers who are all apparently Justin Bieber fans, despite how there are hundreds of Topman/Topshop clad poseurs just like them on Twitter.

The great irony here is that despite how they clearly think they're unique and proper Indie, their musical taste doesn't stretch beyond bands that have huge critical acclaim and have sold thousands upon thousands of records.

Oh yeah, they also tweet about how they hate mainstream music, as if the likes of Oasis and Arctic Monkeys are obscure cult acts who haven't released some of the biggest selling records in UK history.

Indie wannabe's twitter bio: Oasis - The Stone Roses - Arctic Monkeys - The Libertines - The Smiths - Miles Kane - The Jam - The Strokes - The Beatles - The Jam - The Courteeners - Joy Division - The Who - The 60s - Mod Culture - Mancs

Person: "So you're a big Indie fan, what do you think of Indie bands like My Bloody Valentine, Pavement, Super Furry Animals and The Flaming Lips?"

Indie Wannabe: "WTF?! They're not Indie! They don't sell their shirts in Topman or dress like football casuals! Now fuck off, I'm trying to listen to Not Nineteen Forever like a true individual Indie kid!"

by Totes Indie July 10, 2012

indie kid

An indie kid is a young person who likes to listen to, emulate the style of and attend shows performed by obscure, independant label music bands. The irony of the indie kid is obviously that his or her style is now popular among many youths and therefore not really independant. Anyway, defining a person by their tastes alone is stupid.

regular joe: "hey what are you listening to?"
indie kid: "I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness"
regular joe: "what???? what are you talking about?"
indie kid: "it's the name of the band"
regular joe: "oh haha...i've never heard of them"
indie kid: *smiles gleefully with the feeling of having obscure taste in music*

by arcaneidiocy June 20, 2006

indie fascist

A person who exclusively listens to "independent" or "underground" music, and then proceeds to shut out any music style that does not adhere to their own strict principles. Often they will not associate with and indeed look down upon those who listen to anything remotely commercial.

To spot an indie fascist, head to your nearest locally owned record store, pretentious coffee shop, or arthouse bar and look for someone wearing a scarf, thick-rimmed glasses, and possibly women's jeans and a beanie. A beard may also be present on some varieties (particularly the northwest indie fascist).

Don't bother arguing about music with them, your tastes are obviously inferior.

I thought Rob was going to tear my head off when I put that Godsmack CD in, that guy's a straight up indie fascist!

by spokomptonjdub May 12, 2008

indierawkward

Term used to describe tall, skinny, usually white, middle-class, greasy-cute guys in cardigans. If unsure, utter under your breath "Cough, SLINT, Cough," or a band of a similar nature. If subject ejaculates, and then get's really ashamed...indierawkward.

"Hey, did you ever notice how Jesse just twitches when he dances?"

"And glances around nervously."

"Totally indierawkward."

by Pants Tanner May 20, 2005