Does Indie Mean Independent?

"Indie" is short for "independent." Independently released music is not directly financially dependent on any of the four major labels (WMG, Sony BMG, EMI and Universal). "Indie" does not refer to a style of music; it refers to the financial circumstances of its distribution.

What does indie mean?

"Being indie" is about a self-representation that highlights your uniqueness. It means independent thinking, making decisions based on your own internal compass instead of going with outside voices. It's more than what you wear and what bands you listen to; indie is a culture and a way of thinking.

Why is indie music called indie?

The term derives from “independent” – which is to say a record label operating independently from commercial, mainstream record companies. ... Indie as a defined musical genre descriptor emerged from post-punk, new wave and “alternative” music released on late-1970s UK independent labels.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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