Indie rock is a sub-genre of alternative music which originated in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. The name of this genre is interchangeable with 'alternative rock', as 'indie rock' was initially used to describe a band's record label. The genre is very diverse, including lo-fi, indie pop, college rock & jangle pop. The UK indie rock scene is one of the most prevalent in modern music: successful indie rock artists include The Arctic Monkeys, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Oasis, and Belle & Sebastian, all of which are also popular outside of the UK. Indie rock has developed a cult following of the younger generation and sparked a fashion movement, often argued to be the result those striving to be different or more 'underground' than pop music followers. Indie rock draws inspiration from popular bands such as The Beatles, The Velvet Underground and Radiohead, and the result is a combination of britpunk, rock & roll, experimental and folk.
Oasis
The Jesus & Mary Chain
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