Indie Pop - A Blanket Sweep

Genres in music are intended to narrow the field of musicians, a way to classify and group artists and their sound. But what does one do when a band defies description, a band that borrows elements from every genre? Simple - create a generic sub-genre. Indie pop, short for “independent popular,” defines all those bands that are popular among music lovers in the underground scene, rather than the generic public. Bands, such as Stars, Death Cab for Cutie or The Sounds, who don’t sound similar to one another but also don’t sound like anything else fit perfectly in this sub-genre. These bands are perfect for those looking to increase their “music cred” with their peers, as these bands aren’t typically played on the mainstream radio stations. What bands do you listen to that aren’t mainstream? Comment and let people know!