indie (adj.)

Having to do with the culture and lifestyle surrounding the independent music scene. The genre grew out of Sonic Youth's alternative rock movement of the 80's which spawned bands like Nirvana. When alternative rock, ironically, went mainstream and began getting playtime on commercial FM radio stations, the music left under the radar became known as "indie." Some notable indie bands of the 1990's were Built To Spill and Neutral Milk Hotel. Currently, indie music is becoming more popular. Bands like Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie are signing with major record labels. Many are appearing on late night television talk shows (e.g. Rilo Kiley, The Walkmen). Some view this as a good thing, that perhaps the general public will finally start listening to some good music. Others, wanting to retain their exclusive status, are listening to more obscure bands to counteract this trend. Many indie people claim to prefer vinyl.

FM radio listener: I think I like this indie music. The Killers are where it's at!
Indie kid: The Killers released their debut album on Island Records, asshole.

Indie kid: Have you heard of Suburban Lifeboat or The Juicy Chalkboards?
FM radio listener: What the fuck is wrong with you?
note: the band names mentioned in the above example are made up and are meant to demonstrate the strange and sometimes silly titles of indie bands

by Josh January 5, 2005

Indiebait

Any media (movies, music, art, advertisements and etc) obviously made by middle-aged businessmen to pull in money from "hipsters" or "indie kids"

Adam: Hey did you see 500 days of summer yet, Its an indie flick so you know it will properly and realistically tell a story that a teenager like me can relate to!
Chris: No, its gotten so much media coverage and funding from Hollywood executives and is being produced by fox. Not really an indie film. Its just made to look like that to make money off of hipster kids like you. Total indiebait.
Adam: ...

by Jinglejangles July 16, 2009

Indrit

very friendly, nice, and considerate. Super funny at appropriate moments. Likes to hang out with his friends and likes To have an amazing time

I’m tryna smash indrit!!!

by Oh my god Ronnie July 21, 2018

indirect

a shady message to someone delivered not to their face but by indirect means. A sub. Common on Twitter.

Did you see the indirect X was firing on her Twitter?

by charliextc November 12, 2014

indie-nile

an indie band so blatantly lacking in creativity, charisma, and skill, that it is almost unbelievable that they haven't just decide to off themselves.

Also the fans of such bands, who are often without a clue about what makes music awesome, and instead they listen to any old shit, because it was on T4 the other day, and the bass player had a nice haircut. (T4 is a shitty UK tv show which is 'hip' and 'with it' and 'edgy')'

Damnit! this song sucks ass!!! the Kaiser Chiefs are indie-nile.

by zeusfox March 11, 2007

Indie Girl

To tell you the truth, there's really no definition of an indie girl. Being "indie" is a state of mind--not a fashion statement.
There's no way to be an indie girl.
You just are.
If you happen to be a girl and you listen to independently produced music, watch independent movies, and if you stray away from anything mainstream then, yeah, you're an indie girl.
Indie girls don't indentify themselves as indie and they most definitely do not shun other people because of their tastes in music/movies/clothes/etc.
Indie girls don't just listen to music because it's indie.
Indie girls don't shun music because it's not rock. That's stupid. Indie music could be anything. Rock, rap, folk, anything.

That's it, I guess.

You're not an indie girl if you have to say it.

by Kourtnee D. March 18, 2007

Indie Poser

Someone who immediately puts some obscure indie band on their iPod after it was featured on some show (The O.C., Scrubs etc.) and try to act like they are cool and knew who they were all along.

After Eels was on The O.C. everyone become indie posers and downloaded their album.

by Brody K. January 31, 2007