Formed in the early 2000s, British indie rock band Bloc Party blends angular post-punk riffs with post-rock and electronic textures. Their platinum debut, Silent Alarm, earned a Mercury Prize shortlist and international acclaim, establishing hits like Banquet and Helicopter.
Perfume Genius is the musical project of Mike Hadreas. His seventh album, Glory, features his longtime partner Alan Wyffels, producer Blake Mills, and a full band. The record marks a collaborative shift toward working with a group to flesh out its arrangements.
Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Courtney Barnett is celebrated for her sharp lyrical wit. She earned a Best New Artist Grammy nomination for her 2015 debut album, Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, following critical acclaim for her 2013 double EP.
Formed in Sweden in 1998, indie rock band The Sounds are fronted by Maja Ivarsson. They exploded onto the alt-rock scene with their 2003 debut album, Living in America, and breakthrough singles including Seven Days a Week and Rock'n Roll.
Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic pop project created by Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore. Known for global anthems like Walking On A Dream and We Are The People, they have sold over 5.5 million albums, won eight ARIA Awards, and released acclaimed albums including Ice on the Dune and Two Vines.
Hercules and Love Affair, Andy Butler's NYC-born dance music project, blends house, disco, and techno with a rotating cast. Celebrated for "Blind" and acclaimed albums like "In Amber," the project features collaborations with artists such as Anohni and John Grant. Notable releases include the "Someone Else Is Calling" EP.
Vampire Weekend, formed in 2006 at Columbia University, blends indie rock with Afro-pop, ska, and more. Known for hits like "A-Punk," they won a Grammy for "Modern Vampires of the City." With chart-topping albums like "Contra" and "Father of the Bride," they've collaborated with Ariel Rechtshaid, Danielle Haim, and others, shaping indie music since the 2000s.
GROUPLOVE, known for their energetic indie rock and hits like “Tongue Tied,” blend raw emotion and lively performances. Led by Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi, they've rocked major festivals worldwide.
Chaz Bear is the Bay Area artist behind Toro y Moi. His eighth studio album Hole Erth (2024) pivoted into rap-rock, hyperpop, and Y2K emo; Unerthed (Hole Erth Unplugged) revisits the songs with guitar, piano, drums, and strings.
New York-based indie pop artist Jonny Pierce, known for The Drums, explores healing childhood trauma on his latest album, "Jonny," with tender, introspective songs.
Poetic, darkly comic writer crafting surreal, chaotic reflections on morality and madness—macabre humor, hysteria, and satire amid death and despair.
Born in Maryland, Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) shaped indie rock with his unique blend of reverb vocals and sample-based songwriting, drawing influences from the Beach Boys and hip-hop producers. Known for 2007's influential "Person Pitch," he has collaborated with Daft Punk, Sonic Boom, and more. With albums like "Buoys" and "Sinister Grift," he combines electronic production and vulnerable lyricism, receiving critical acclaim and a Grammy with Daft Punk for "Random Access Memories."
Wild Nothing's Jack Tatum, born in 2009's indie synth-pop scene, is known for tender melodies and intimate vocals. Key albums include "Gemini" and "Nocturne." Collaborated with producer Thom Monahan and artists like John Ericsson. Celebrated for '80s-influenced "Indigo" and self-produced "Hold."
Founded by Dustin Payseur in 2009, New York underground band Beach Fossils are known for their DIY roots and self-released albums, including Beach Fossils, Clash the Truth, Somersault, and Bunny. Payseur is joined by Tommy Davison, Jack Doyle Smith, and Anton Hochheim.
Ra Ra Riot, formed in 2006, blends indie pop with baroque-pop influences. Their acclaimed album "Need Your Light" features the hit "Water" with Rostam. The 2019 album "Superbloom" is known for its eclectic style, with fan-favorites like "Bad To Worse" and "Flowers."
Slowdive: iconic UK shoegaze band led by Rachel Goswell & Neil Halstead—reverb-drenched guitars, dreamy psychedelia + 80s electronic touches; John Cale-influenced.
Detroit-born DJ/producer: founder of LA queer Spotlight party & Spotlight Records; now Berlin-based. Dark warehouse meets LA sunshine house/techno/disco; plays Coachella, Panorama Bar.
Formed in Stockholm in 1999, Swedish trio Peter Bjorn and John blend indie-pop and experimental rock. One of Sweden’s enduring musical exports, they’ve released nine studio albums, including 2020’s Endless Dream, recorded together live in one room.
Los Angeles band formed in the late 1990s by Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett with Pierre “Duke” de Reeder; later joined by drummer Jason Boesel. Known for storytelling and evolving indie rock sound on Take Offs and Landings, The Execution of All Things, More Adventurous, and Under the Blacklight.
