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Who was the first indie band?
1. Early indie record successes: The earliest independent record success may be the Spiral Scratch EP, released by English pop-punk band Buzzcocks. The band pressed and sold more than 15,000 copies of the record, which inspired a wave of independent labels in the UK, including Rough Trade, 4AD, and Mute.
Who popularized indie music?
By the mid-1980s, Manchester band The Smiths (Rough Trade) came to exemplify indie both musically and culturally.
When did alternative/indie start?
| Alternative rock | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins: | Punk, Post-punk, Hardcore |
| Cultural origins: | early 1980s United Kingdom and United States |
| Typical instruments: | Guitar – Bass – Drums |
| Mainstream popularity: | Limited prior to the success of grunge and Britpop in the 1990s. Widespread since then, although many artists remain underground. |
When was indie music most popular?
Throughout the 80s, indie music became more popular. This is due in large part to the mainstream success of the indie bands that came up in the late 70s and early 80s. It’s also due to the greater proliferation of recording equipment and advancements in consumer priced recording gear.
Who started alternative/indie music?
Indie as a defined musical genre descriptor emerged from post-punk, new wave and “alternative” music released on late-1970s UK independent labels. Tony Wilson’s Factory Records, Daniel Miller’s Mute, Chris Parry’s Fiction and, perhaps most famously, Geoff Travis’s Rough Trade were all founded in 1978.
What are the best indie bands?
1. Revival Hymns
What bands were popular in the 90s?
Nirvana.
What were the best 90s rock bands?
Matthew Good Band
What 90s rock band are you most like?
The tortured scream