How do I find new indie artists?

Is indie music growing?

Global revenue was down 3% in Q2 2020 compared to one year earlier, but up to 15% growth in Q4 2020, suggesting a strong 2021 may lie ahead if that momentum continues. ...19 mar 2021

When did indie music become popular?

It began around the mid-80's and is still somewhat around today, although it has changed immensely. From between the mid-80's to 2006 it began to die. This is likely due to technology, such as YouTube and Facebook gravely challenging the 'Indie' spirit.

Why is indie so popular?

Indie pop is a very specific genre that combines guitar pop (and sometimes DIY ethic or folkstyle) with mainstream pop music to create a unique sound. Now, indie pop music is on the rise. ... And popularizing indie pop made it so that self-published bands had a genre that allowed them to shine.28 jun 2020

Is indie music becoming popular?

The indie pop genre has become arguably even more popular today with the use of indie pop songs on modern radio stations — even stations that claim to play only mainstream pop songs. ... Plenty of popular music today is actually indie music created by independent bands and artists.28 jun 2020