indie music
Music is a very important part of modern popular culture and society today. Students are so clung to their person music players that it is almost impossible to walk around the halls of any high school without seeing some sort or cord connecting their head to some portable electronic device. It has even gotten to the point where the phones, used every day for communication, now serve as a way to listen to music. After observing this, one must ask the question; what is it that everyone is listening to? This is a question that cannot be answered with one genre choice. Music is completely subjective to the listener and their opinions about music and taste. Moreover, there is something that Independent music has that others do not; a passion and purpose behind the lyrics and music. These characteristics are influenced by the freedoms these groups have. Indie Records are the way as their music. They allow their artists to compose freely, while at the same time, they are committed to offering a means of promoting their music. Compare that to a mainstream label where the artist has to match a certain sound in order to be “successful.” The word Indie is an abbreviation for the word independent which means being free from the influence, guidance, or control of others; in other words being free and self-reliant. This definition perfectly describes any original or new age Indie artist. However, there is a difference between the two. The first Indie groups were focused on remaining independent and having the ability to write about whatever they wish. Indie music is a mix of pop, jazz, rock, blues, and poetry. Indie is short for Independent. Indie music was created in the 1950-60’s but was very underground meaning indie bands played in little venues and in their garages. Indie music did not grow in popularity till the 80’s. Indie artists created music how they wanted. Therefore they usually were not get signed to a big producer and did not make a lot of money.