Indie music is a diverse and eclectic genre that thrives on creative freedom and originality, often produced independently from major commercial record labels. It encompasses a wide range of sounds, from folk-inspired melodies to experimental electronic beats, characterized by its authentic, DIY spirit and emphasis on artistic expression. Known for its intimate and often introspective lyrics, indie music offers a personal connection and resonates deeply with listeners seeking an alternative to mainstream sounds. (AI Generated)
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Drum Kit, Vocals, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard/Piano
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List of indie artists
Here is a list of indie artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the indie genre. You can find out what indie genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
# | name | popularity | followers |
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1 | 86 | 28896197 | |
2 | 69 | 3374135 | |
3 | 67 | 2610303 | |
4 | 60 | 1842477 | |
5 | 62 | 1519720 | |
6 | 65 | 3789651 | |
7 | 79 | 8587006 | |
8 | 64 | 2778377 | |
9 | 79 | 7072532 | |
10 | 54 | 903523 | |
11 | 74 | 3360523 | |
12 | 53 | 853416 | |
13 | 56 | 672272 | |
14 | 55 | 795218 | |
15 | 68 | 2500068 | |
16 | 71 | 2904010 | |
17 | 54 | 651880 | |
18 | 54 | 878279 | |
19 | 54 | 667168 | |
20 | 51 | 385433 | |
21 | 71 | 2064461 | |
22 | 70 | 410546 | |
23 | 70 | 1511840 | |
24 | 50 | 805083 | |
25 | 63 | 1415000 | |
26 | 56 | 1195206 | |
27 | 67 | 957878 | |
28 | 55 | 450176 | |
29 | 63 | 2010630 | |
30 | 55 | 693264 | |
31 | 44 | 248669 | |
32 | 65 | 1961602 | |
33 | 65 | 708740 | |
34 | 65 | 2227413 | |
35 | 46 | 184458 | |
36 | 64 | 271303 | |
37 | 63 | 1135021 | |
38 | 63 | 1048324 | |
39 | 62 | 1222631 | |
40 | 41 | 207603 | |
41 | 61 | 1207973 | |
42 | 62 | 1090131 | |
43 | 62 | 865842 | |
44 | 45 | 278831 | |
45 | 61 | 180213 | |
46 | 61 | 1437766 | |
47 | 61 | 1004755 | |
48 | 44 | 352200 | |
49 | 57 | 598310 | |
50 | 60 | 412951 | |
51 | 42 | 201646 | |
52 | 56 | 1250000 | |
53 | 57 | 677890 | |
54 | 59 | 740606 | |
55 | 59 | 650133 | |
56 | 58 | 697520 | |
57 | 54 | 572409 | |
58 | 58 | 78094 | |
59 | 45 | 344474 | |
60 | 58 | 612089 | |
61 | 58 | 384935 | |
62 | 40 | 207825 | |
63 | 56 | 475404 | |
64 | 56 | 162884 | |
65 | 56 | 772329 | |
66 | 54 | 341804 | |
67 | 43 | 372473 | |
68 | 54 | 326001 | |
69 | 54 | 89335 | |
70 | 54 | 796681 | |
71 | 54 | 79891 | |
72 | 54 | 305560 | |
73 | 53 | 559221 | |
74 | 53 | 256293 | |
75 | 53 | 298325 | |
76 | 52 | 269172 | |
77 | 40 | 173691 | |
78 | 52 | 257048 | |
79 | 51 | 45204 | |
80 | 51 | 400118 | |
81 | 48 | 310520 | |
82 | 50 | 414015 | |
83 | 46 | 402263 | |
84 | 49 | 583594 | |
85 | 48 | 192639 | |
86 | 48 | 127217 | |
87 | 47 | 101627 | |
88 | 47 | 156893 | |
89 | 46 | 204253 | |
90 | 45 | 393968 | |
91 | 44 | 203492 | |
92 | 43 | 142215 | |
93 | 43 | 125621 | |
94 | 42 | 159854 | |
95 | 42 | 137084 | |
96 | 42 | 110641 | |
97 | 41 | 63488 | |
98 | 41 | 58742 | |
99 | 40 | 138776 | |
100 | 39 | 274152 |