Independent music

The word 'indie' is used regularly to describe a type of genre, it is a shortened version of independent music. The term is used to describe independence from major commerical record labels. Instead, artists chose to do it by themselves by being self reliant opposed to others who are more experienced. Unlike other artists, indie artists are known for maintaining control of their music and careers by releasing singles and albums with independent record labels. They usually promote themselves on the internet and the radio but most importantly they do tours and gigs.

There are many forms of indie artists/bands.
For example :

Indie pop - a genre of alternative rock.

Regina Spektor can be considered under this genre as she writes her own songs and plays the piano. She sold self -published CDs until she signed a contract Warner Brothers' record label.









Indie rock - a genre of rock music, it can be seen as some what experimental music.

The Killers are an alternative rock band, who originally played in bars and clubs with fans increasing through word of mouth until they were signed in 2003.