Indie Pop

Description

Indie Pop is a music genre that combines the catchy melodies and accessible structures of pop music with the independent, do-it-yourself ethos of indie rock. It often features jangly guitars, soft vocals, and an emphasis on melodic songwriting.

History

Indie Pop emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a response to the mainstream pop and rock music of the time. It gained prominence with the rise of independent record labels and the DIY music culture, often associated with the UK's C86 cassette compilation, which featured bands that embodied the indie pop sound. Over the years, Indie Pop has evolved to incorporate a wide range of influences, blending elements from electronic music, folk, and alternative rock.