Genre Characteristics // Indie Rock

‘Indie rock is a vague term used to identify rock artists that are or were unsigned, or have signed to small record labels, rather than major record labels. It may also describe artists which have a specific "sound", and is therefore a genre, although this label is contested by many.’ – Last.Fm

Vocals (usually male) Backing Vocals Two guitarists – Lead and Rhythm Keyboards Bass Drums

Influences for Indie Rock Artists may be one or more of the following (as an example)

UK Rock (The Beatles, The Who, The Kooks) Velvet Underground and Psychedelic Rock Punk Rock Funk House

Indie Rock Artists in the UK //

Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Coldplay, Circa Waves.