1.Music not signed to a label or not signed to a major label.
2.Underground, somewhat experimental, music. (modest mouse, sigur ros, the decemberists)
3. A tribe of people, hipsters, indie kids who all try to latch onto the next hip band before their friend does.
2.Underground, somewhat experimental, music. (modest mouse, sigur ros, the decemberists)
3. A tribe of people, hipsters, indie kids who all try to latch onto the next hip band before their friend does.
by julie October 14, 2003
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.
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 September 03, 2008
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.
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!"
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 08, 2012
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*
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
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.
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 13, 2008
Indie is a form of music that originates from England, Although not paticularly high in the states indie or indie rock is one of the most well known types of music in England,People who listen to this music, listen to a variety from mainstream bands such as The Killers Arctic Monkeys, or Oasis, to smaller bands that may be unsigned. You will see people and bands like theese at any british music festival.
There is no unique style for indie cloths could go from any jeans a tea shirt or shirt and a jumper or cardigan of some sort. Indie kids have no particular hate towards any other group uch a emo's, chavs ect. They will get along with most people and will usually also suport their local football team (thats soccer to you americans out there)
There is no unique style for indie cloths could go from any jeans a tea shirt or shirt and a jumper or cardigan of some sort. Indie kids have no particular hate towards any other group uch a emo's, chavs ect. They will get along with most people and will usually also suport their local football team (thats soccer to you americans out there)
British Indie kid1:Have you heard the new arcitc monkeys album.
British Indie kid2: Yeah i'ts truely amazing like Sheffield United.
British Indie kid1: we'll have less of your football business.. do you wanna come see alvarez kings on saturday?
British Indie Kid2: Who are they?
British Indie Kid1:This new band there unsigned but realy good they should do quite well.
British Indie Kid2: Yeah ok i'll go.
British Indie Kid1:Good down at the plug (small but brilliant music venue) only a fiver to get in.
British Indie kid2: Yeah i'ts truely amazing like Sheffield United.
British Indie kid1: we'll have less of your football business.. do you wanna come see alvarez kings on saturday?
British Indie Kid2: Who are they?
British Indie Kid1:This new band there unsigned but realy good they should do quite well.
British Indie Kid2: Yeah ok i'll go.
British Indie Kid1:Good down at the plug (small but brilliant music venue) only a fiver to get in.
by Mort_93 April 26, 2009
A genre of music associated with bands on the independent scene; otherwise, not on major lable. Some popular Indy lables are Sub-Pop and Saddle-Creek.
by Stupid Mop August 07, 2003