Indie

Indie music emerged in the late 1970s as a cheeky response to the record industry, where independent labels decided that artists should be allowed to create music without a corporate hand slapping them every five minutes. Typically characterised by its DIY ethos, you can expect everything from jangly guitars to the occasional bizarre sound that makes you wonder if they recorded it in the garage or the shed; lo-fi is practically a badge of honour. The genre has birthed innumerable subcultures, often leading enthusiasts to engage in heated debates about whether their favourite band is 'truly indie' or just a bit too popular for their own good.