Indie Rock Essentials
Indie Rock Essentials

Indie Rock Essentials

A brief history of left-of-the-dial sounds from the ’80s to now.

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June 26, 2025
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
You Forgot It in People
1
Almost CrimesBroken Social SceneYou Forgot It in People
Broken Social Scene
You Forgot It in People
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРок
2002-10-15
4:22
Rid of Me
2
Rid of MePJ HarveyRid of Me
PJ Harvey
Rid of Me
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхАльтернативная музыкаИнди-рокАвторы-исполнители
1993-05-04
4:28
23
3
23Blonde Redhead23
Blonde Redhead
23
АльтернативаМузыкаСаундтрекиСаундтрекиИнди-рокРокПрог-рок/Арт-рок
2007-03-23
5:18
Surfer Rosa (Remastered)
4
Where Is My Mind?PixiesSurfer Rosa (Remastered)
Pixies
Surfer Rosa (Remastered)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1988-03-21
3:54
Actor (Bonus Track Version)
5
Actor Out of WorkSt. VincentActor (Bonus Track Version)
St. Vincent
Actor (Bonus Track Version)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
2009-04-20
2:15
Gold (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
6
HeyPixiesGold (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Pixies
Gold (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
АльтернативаМузыка
1988-03-21
3:32
Last Splash
7
CannonballThe BreedersLast Splash
The Breeders
Last Splash
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1993-08-09
3:33
Last Splash
8
Divine HammerThe BreedersLast Splash
The Breeders
Last Splash
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1993-08-30
2:41
Alligator
9
Mr. NovemberThe NationalAlligator
The National
Alligator
AlternativeMusic
2005-04-12
4:0
The Monitor
10
A More Perfect UnionTitus AndronicusThe Monitor
Titus Andronicus
The Monitor
АльтернативаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рок
2010-03-09
7:9
Green Mind (Expanded & Remastered Edition)
11
The Wagon (2019 Remaster)Dinosaur Jr.Green Mind (Expanded & Remastered Edition)
Dinosaur Jr.
Green Mind (Expanded & Remastered Edition)
РокМузыка
1991-02-19
4:56
If You're Feeling Sinister
12
The Stars of Track & FieldBelle and SebastianIf You're Feeling Sinister
Belle and Sebastian
If You're Feeling Sinister
Поп-музыкаМузыкаАльтернативная музыкаПоп/рокРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхБрит-поп
1996-11-18
4:48
Definitely Maybe (Music From the Motion Picture)
13
The Boy With the Arab StrapBelle and SebastianDefinitely Maybe (Music From the Motion Picture)
Belle and Sebastian
Definitely Maybe (Music From the Motion Picture)
Поп-музыкаМузыкаСаундтреки
1998-09-07
5:14
III
14
The Freed PigSebadohIII
Sebadoh
III
AlternativeMusikRockAdult AlternativeCollege RockIndie-Rock
1991-09-01
3:7
Avant Gardener - Single
15
Avant GardenerCourtney BarnettAvant Gardener - Single
Courtney Barnett
Avant Gardener - Single
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
2013-03-20
5:12
Sung Tongs
16
Leaf HouseAnimal CollectiveSung Tongs
Animal Collective
Sung Tongs
AlternativeMusic
2004-05-31
2:42
Salad Days
17
Salad DaysMac DeMarcoSalad Days
Mac DeMarco
Salad Days
AlternativeMusicRockIndie RockAdult AlternativeCollege Rock
2014-04-01
2:25
The Punk Singer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
18
Rebel GirlBikini KillThe Punk Singer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Bikini Kill
The Punk Singer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
СаундтрекиМузыкаАльтернативная музыка
2015-10-13
2:37
Daydream Nation (Remastered)
19
Teen Age RiotSonic YouthDaydream Nation (Remastered)
Sonic Youth
Daydream Nation (Remastered)
AlternativeMusicRockProg-Rock/Art RockCollege RockAdult AlternativeIndie RockClassical
1988-10-18
6:58
Attack On Memory
20
Stay UselessCloud NothingsAttack On Memory
Cloud Nothings
Attack On Memory
AlternativeMusicRockAdult AlternativeIndie RockCollege Rock
2012-01-24
2:46
Orange
21
BellbottomsThe Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionOrange
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Orange
AlternativeMusicRock
1994-10-26
5:17
Emergency & I
22
A Life of PossibilitiesThe Dismemberment PlanEmergency & I
The Dismemberment Plan
Emergency & I
АльтернативаМузыка
1999-10-26
4:34
Masterpiece
23
PaulBig ThiefMasterpiece
Big Thief
Masterpiece
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРок
2016-05-27
3:3
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (Remastered)
24
First Day of My LifeBright EyesI'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (Remastered)
Bright Eyes
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (Remastered)
АльтернативаМузыкаРок
2005-01-25
3:8
13 Songs
25
Waiting RoomFugazi13 Songs
Fugazi
13 Songs
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокТяжелый рокИнди-рокПанк
1989-09-01
2:53
Lost in the Dream
26
Red EyesThe War on DrugsLost in the Dream
The War on Drugs
Lost in the Dream
AlternativeMusicRockAdult AlternativeIndie Rock
2013-12-04
4:58
Are We There
27
Every Time the Sun Comes UpSharon Van EttenAre We There
Sharon Van Etten
Are We There
AlternativeMusicSinger/SongwriterRock
2014-05-23
4:22
Celebration Rock
28
The House That Heaven BuiltJapandroidsCelebration Rock
Japandroids
Celebration Rock
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокИнди-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
2012-05-29
4:49
American Water
29
Random RulesSilver JewsAmerican Water
Silver Jews
American Water
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокАвторы-исполнителиАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рокКантриАльтернативное кантри
1998-10-20
3:58
Knock Knock
30
Cold Blooded Old TimesSmogKnock Knock
Smog
Knock Knock
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокИнди-рокКолледж-рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхАвторы-исполнители
1999-01-12
4:14
Viva Last Blues
31
New PartnerPalace MusicViva Last Blues
Palace Music
Viva Last Blues
РокМузыкаКантриАльтернативное кантриАльтернативаИнди-рок
1995-08-21
3:54
Double Nickels On the Dime
32
CoronaMinutemenDouble Nickels On the Dime
Minutemen
Double Nickels On the Dime
РокМузыкаАльтернативаИнди-рокПанкАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхКолледж-рок
1984-01-01
2:25
Damaged
33
TV PartyBlack FlagDamaged
Black Flag
Damaged
ПанкМузыкаАльтернативаИнди-рокРок
1981-12-05
3:31
Locust Abortion Technician
34
Human CannonballButthole SurfersLocust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
Locust Abortion Technician
АльтернативаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхКолледж-рокИнди-рок
1987-01-01
3:51
Shake the Sheets
35
Me and MiaTed Leo and the PharmacistsShake the Sheets
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Shake the Sheets
АльтернативаМузыкаИнди-рок
2004-10-12
3:31
Plans (Deluxe)
36
I Will Follow You Into the DarkDeath Cab for CutiePlans (Deluxe)
Death Cab for Cutie
Plans (Deluxe)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рокПоп-музыкаБрит-поп
2005-08-29
3:9
It Still Moves (Deluxe Reissue)
37
One Big HolidayMy Morning JacketIt Still Moves (Deluxe Reissue)
My Morning Jacket
It Still Moves (Deluxe Reissue)
АльтернативаМузыка
2003-09-09
5:20
Women With Attitude
38
SupernovaLiz PhairWomen With Attitude
Liz Phair
Women With Attitude
RockMusic
1994-09-20
2:49
Serene Velocity - A Stereolab Anthology
39
Jenny Ondioline (Part One)StereolabSerene Velocity - A Stereolab Anthology
Stereolab
Serene Velocity - A Stereolab Anthology
AlternativeMusicElectronic
2006-08-22
3:40
Gentlemen (Remastered)
40
GentlemenThe Afghan WhigsGentlemen (Remastered)
The Afghan Whigs
Gentlemen (Remastered)
РокМузыкаАльтернативная музыка
1993-10-05
3:53
This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About
41
DramamineModest MouseThis Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About
Modest Mouse
This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рокКолледж-рок
1996-04-16
5:42
Clean
42
Your DogSoccer MommyClean
Soccer Mommy
Clean
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаИнди-рокКолледж-рокПоп-музыкаПоп/рокРок
2018-03-02
3:14
Accelerator
43
I'm ReadyRoyal TruxAccelerator
Royal Trux
Accelerator
АльтернативаМузыка
1998-04-21
3:58
Run, Fat Boy, Run (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
44
The ConceptTeenage FanclubRun, Fat Boy, Run (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Teenage Fanclub
Run, Fat Boy, Run (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
PopMusic
1991-11-19
6:7
Light Up Gold
45
Stoned and StarvingParquet CourtsLight Up Gold
Parquet Courts
Light Up Gold
AlternativeMusicIndie RockRock
2012-08-15
5:11
Sister
46
SchizophreniaSonic YouthSister
Sonic Youth
Sister
АльтернативаМузыкаРок
1987-06-01
4:38
Look Around
47
Indian SummerBeat HappeningLook Around
Beat Happening
Look Around
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокИнди-рокПоп-музыкаБрит-попПоп/рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1988-01-01
3:2
Elliott Smith
48
Needle In the HayElliott SmithElliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1995-01-01
4:17
Either/Or
49
Between the BarsElliott SmithEither/Or
Elliott Smith
Either/Or
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1997-02-25
2:21
Up on the Sun
50
Up on the SunMeat PuppetsUp on the Sun
Meat Puppets
Up on the Sun
AlternativeMusicRockIndie RockCollege RockPunkAdult Alternative
1985-03-01
4:4
Tossing Seeds (Singles 89-91)
51
Slack M**********rSuperchunkTossing Seeds (Singles 89-91)
Superchunk
Tossing Seeds (Singles 89-91)
РокМузыкаАльтернатива
1992-04-01
2:53
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
52
In the Aeroplane Over the SeaNeutral Milk HotelIn the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Neutral Milk Hotel
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Поп-музыкаМузыкаАльтернативная музыка
1998-02-10
3:22
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
53
Holland, 1945Neutral Milk HotelIn the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Neutral Milk Hotel
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаПоп-музыка
1998-02-10
3:12
Music from the O.C. Mix, Vol. 1
54
The Way We Get BySpoonMusic from the O.C. Mix, Vol. 1
Spoon
Music from the O.C. Mix, Vol. 1
СаундтрекиМузыка
2002-08-20
2:40
Bug
55
Freak SceneDinosaur Jr.Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
Bug
АльтернативаМузыка
1988-10-31
3:36
Destroyer's Rubies
56
Painter In Your PocketDestroyerDestroyer's Rubies
Destroyer
Destroyer's Rubies
АльтернативаМузыкаПопИнди-рокРок
2006-02-21
4:10
Vee Vee (Deluxe Remaster)
57
Harnessed in SlumsArchers of LoafVee Vee (Deluxe Remaster)
Archers of Loaf
Vee Vee (Deluxe Remaster)
АльтернативаМузыкаРок
1995-03-06
3:15
Gimme Fiction (Deluxe Edition)
58
I Turn My Camera OnSpoonGimme Fiction (Deluxe Edition)
Spoon
Gimme Fiction (Deluxe Edition)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
2005-05-10
3:32
Compilation
59
Tally Ho!The CleanCompilation
The Clean
Compilation
АльтернативаМузыкаРок
1986-03-04
2:39
Turn On the Bright Lights
60
PdaInterpolTurn On the Bright Lights
Interpol
Turn On the Bright Lights
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаИнди-рок
2002-08-20
4:58
Mass Romantic (Remastered)
61
Letter from an OccupantThe New PornographersMass Romantic (Remastered)
The New Pornographers
Mass Romantic (Remastered)
AlternativeMusic
2000-10-24
3:46
The Greatest
62
The GreatestCat PowerThe Greatest
Cat Power
The Greatest
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаКолледж-рокИнди-рокРокАвторы-исполнителиАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
2005-12-06
3:22
Wowee Zowee (Sordid Sentinels Edition)
63
GroundedPavementWowee Zowee (Sordid Sentinels Edition)
Pavement
Wowee Zowee (Sordid Sentinels Edition)
АльтернативаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рокКолледж-рок
1995-04-01
4:16
B'lieve I'm Goin Down...
64
Pretty PimpinKurt VileB'lieve I'm Goin Down...
Kurt Vile
B'lieve I'm Goin Down...
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
2015-09-25
4:58
Teens of Denial
65
Drunk Drivers / Killer WhalesCar Seat HeadrestTeens of Denial
Car Seat Headrest
Teens of Denial
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
2016-05-20
6:14
Girly-Sound To Guyville: The 25th Anniversary Box Set
66
F**k and Run (Remastered)Liz PhairGirly-Sound To Guyville: The 25th Anniversary Box Set
Liz Phair
Girly-Sound To Guyville: The 25th Anniversary Box Set
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1993-06-22
3:7
Lush
67
Heat WaveSnail MailLush
Snail Mail
Lush
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
2018-06-08
5:8
Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
68
Cut Your HairPavementCrooked Rain, Crooked Rain
Pavement
Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхКолледж-рокИнди-рок
1994-02-14
3:6
Alien Lanes
69
Game of PricksGuided By VoicesAlien Lanes
Guided By Voices
Alien Lanes
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1995-04-04
1:33
Alien Lanes
70
Motor AwayGuided By VoicesAlien Lanes
Guided By Voices
Alien Lanes
АльтернативаМузыка
1995-04-04
2:6
I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One
71
SugarcubeYo La TengoI Can Hear the Heart Beating As One
Yo La Tengo
I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1997-04-22
3:21
I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One
72
Autumn SweaterYo La TengoI Can Hear the Heart Beating As One
Yo La Tengo
I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One
AlternativeMusic
1997-04-22
5:18
Microcastle
73
Nothing Ever HappenedDeerhunterMicrocastle
Deerhunter
Microcastle
AlternativeMusicIndie RockRockProg-Rock/Art Rock
2008-08-01
5:50
You'd Prefer an Astronaut
74
StarsHumYou'd Prefer an Astronaut
Hum
You'd Prefer an Astronaut
RockMusicAdult AlternativeHard RockAlternativeIndie Rock
1995-04-11
5:9
Bows + Arrows
75
The RatThe WalkmenBows + Arrows
The Walkmen
Bows + Arrows
RockMusic
2004-02-03
4:22
Sound of Alt Rock
76
Bastards of YoungThe ReplacementsSound of Alt Rock
The Replacements
Sound of Alt Rock
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1985-10-01
3:38
Let It Be (Expanded Edition)
77
UnsatisfiedThe ReplacementsLet It Be (Expanded Edition)
The Replacements
Let It Be (Expanded Edition)
РокМузыкаРок-н-роллАльтернативная музыкаИнди-рокКолледж-рокТяжелый рокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1984-10-02
4:1
On Fire
78
Blue ThunderGalaxie 500On Fire
Galaxie 500
On Fire
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рокПоп-музыкаПоп/рокКолледж-рок
1989-09-01
3:47
Yerself Is Steam
79
Chasing a BeeMercury RevYerself Is Steam
Mercury Rev
Yerself Is Steam
AlternativaMúsicaRock indieRockAlternativa para adultosPopPsicodélica
1991-01-01
7:8
Oh, Inverted World
80
New SlangThe ShinsOh, Inverted World
The Shins
Oh, Inverted World
РокМузыка
2001-06-19
3:51
Apologies to the Queen Mary
81
I'll Believe In AnythingWolf ParadeApologies to the Queen Mary
Wolf Parade
Apologies to the Queen Mary
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаИнди-рокРок
2005-09-27
4:36
Everything All the Time
82
The FuneralBand of HorsesEverything All the Time
Band of Horses
Everything All the Time
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаАвторы-исполнителиИнди-рокПоп-музыкаПоп/рок
2006-03-21
5:22
Superfuzz Bigmuff
83
Touch Me I'm Sick (Remastered)MudhoneySuperfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
Superfuzz Bigmuff
АльтернативаМузыкаРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхИнди-рокПанкГранж
1988-08-01
2:32
Enter the Vaselines (Deluxe Edition)
84
Son of a GunThe VaselinesEnter the Vaselines (Deluxe Edition)
The Vaselines
Enter the Vaselines (Deluxe Edition)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаПоп-музыкаПоп/рокБрит-попРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1987-08-14
3:45
Bleach
85
About a GirlNirvanaBleach
Nirvana
Bleach
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРокГранжАльтернативная музыка для взрослых
1989-06-15
2:48
Dig Me Out (Remastered)
86
Dig Me OutSleater-KinneyDig Me Out (Remastered)
Sleater-Kinney
Dig Me Out (Remastered)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРок
1997-04-08
2:40
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - EP
87
BangYeah Yeah YeahsYeah Yeah Yeahs - EP
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - EP
AlternativeMusicRock
2000-01-01
3:9
Return To Cookie Mountain
88
Wolf Like MeTV on the RadioReturn To Cookie Mountain
TV on the Radio
Return To Cookie Mountain
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
2006-07-06
4:37
Liar
89
BoilermakerThe Jesus LizardLiar
The Jesus Lizard
Liar
АльтернативаМузыкаРок
1992-05-01
2:14
Spiderland (Remastered)
90
Good Morning, Captain (Remastered)SlintSpiderland (Remastered)
Slint
Spiderland (Remastered)
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаРок
1991-03-27
7:41
Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
91
Bullet Proof CupidGirls Against BoysVenus Luxure No. 1 Baby
Girls Against Boys
Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
АльтернативаМузыкаРок
1993-08-20
4:50
The Fawn
92
The ArgumentThe Sea and CakeThe Fawn
The Sea and Cake
The Fawn
Альтернативная музыкаМузыкаИнди-рокРокПрог-рок/Арт-рок
1997-03-25
5:2
Incesticide
93
SliverNirvanaIncesticide
Nirvana
Incesticide
РокМузыка
1992-12-14
2:16
Source Tags & Codes (Deluxe)
94
Another Morning Stoner...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of DeadSource Tags & Codes (Deluxe)
...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
Source Tags & Codes (Deluxe)
RockMusic
2002-02-26
4:33
Loveless
95
Only ShallowMy Bloody ValentineLoveless
My Bloody Valentine
Loveless
RockMusicWorldAlternativeIndie RockAdult Alternative
1991-11-05
4:17
Sound of Alt Rock
96
Don't Want to Know If You Are LonelyHüsker DüSound of Alt Rock
Hüsker Dü
Sound of Alt Rock
RockMusic
1968-03-01
3:30
Transmissions from the Satellite Heart
97
She Don't Use JellyThe Flaming LipsTransmissions from the Satellite Heart
The Flaming Lips
Transmissions from the Satellite Heart
Альтернативная музыкаМузыка
1993-06-18
3:40
Keep It Like a Secret
98
The PlanBuilt to SpillKeep It Like a Secret
Built to Spill
Keep It Like a Secret
AlternativeMusicIndie RockRockAdult Alternative
1999-02-02
3:29
Dry
99
Sheela-Na-GigPJ HarveyDry
PJ Harvey
Dry
RockMusicAlternativeIndie RockSinger/SongwriterAdult Alternative
1992-02-01
3:10