Indie artists, as Google says, are independent musicians who produce and publish music autonomously. But for us, Indie artists are underrated magicians, creating wonderful soundscapes with poetry that touches the heart. Lately, with the rise of platforms like Soundcloud, YouTube, and others, the wave of Indie music has evolved manifold and given us some of the most groovy, trendy, and soothing pieces of music. If you are someone who loved The Smiths and Imagine Dragons, you are at the right place.
Since the weekend is almost here, we decided why not make your weekends a bit better by curating a list of popular yet underrated Indie artists for your weekends? For the music enthusiast who is always open to exploring new music, we are presenting 8 Marvelous Indie Artists who will light up your weekends!
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Priya Ragu
If you haven’t heard Priya Ragu yet, you miss out on a lot! The Switzerland-born Sri Lankan artist is known for her groovy electronic tracks blended with poignant lyrics and a strong South Asian diaspora. The emergence of her “Ragu-wavy” voice portrays a perfect balance of the two cultures by which she was influenced. Though initially she found it difficult to balance her roots and upbringing, her music showcases how magnificently she has mastered the skill. Her hits include Black Goose, Let Me Breath, Lockdown, and so on!
Soccer Mommy
With more than 17 million listens on YouTube, Sophia Allison is renowned amongst fans as Soccer Mommy! With the name derived from her love for football and fame from her soulful music, Soccer Mommy is the perfect Indie Artist you might want to listen to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. We won’t deny the Rolling Stones calling her “one of indie rock’s most relatable heartbreak kids,” as her poetry and voice are something you might need with a broken heart. Shotgun, Yellow is the colour of her eyes, and Circle the Drain are some of her most-loved songs.
Aadya Jaswal
This Indie artist from Gurgoan knows how to beautifully illustrate her thoughts in soothing, warm and lucid songs. Trained in Piano, she is loved for her track in Made in Heaven Season 1, cover songs, and opening for artists like Jamison Ross and places like The Piano Man. For Aadya, music has been more than just playing instruments and singing; it’s a catharsis of emotions and melodies to create something touching and beautiful. You will certainly love her songs like Aisha, Pariah, Hooded Figures!
Alif
If you have seen a band wrapping shawls around their concert mics, you have witnessed one of the most unique Indie artists, Alif. Founded in 2008, Alif is a band of talented artists representing Kashmir and its folk traditions with their ardent music. Written in Koshur, a dominant Kashmiri language, the band captivates with their sense of gratitude and love for home fused with captivating and soothing music. Peer te Peeri, Ride to Home, Jhelumas, and Bas are some of the most popular music that has got them featured in Coke Studio, Spoken Fest and more!
Twin Strings
If making emotional and warm music was cricket, they would have undoubtedly been Captain Cool. Popular for the recently trending Qawali Mashup, Twin Strings is a Delhi-based Indie artist band whose love for good music reverberates in their craft. Be it with their cover songs, lyrics or vocalist Manav’s voice, they can give a golden touch to any song they touch. To get a warm hug on a tough day, tune into songs like Baarish Ka Asar, Doori, Dhalti Rahe, Aisi woh Baarish, and everything produced by these Indie artists!
Band Of Horses
Formed in 2004, this Indie Artist band from Seattle is rockingly amazing and fun to listen to. With five popular albums released to date, Band of Horses is popular for their spirited lyrics and captivating guitar riffs, which will undoubtedly soothe your soul and uplift your mood. They are popular not only for their EPs and singles but also for their energetic live shows. Showstoppers like Funeral, No One’s Gonna Love You, and Warning Signs are just a few of their wonders!
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Yuhina
Can industrial designers design superb melodies? Well, we would have said “No” had we not listened to the Indie Artist from Gangtok, Yuhina. Currently placed in Bangalore, Yuhina is a vocalist and electronic music producer who weaves intricate, inner emotions into soothing and eloquent songs. Drawing her biggest inspiration from genres like jazz, blues, country and rock, she began her music production to externalize her thoughts and emotions. This indie artist is known for her MNEMONIC EP and various collaborations.
Suzonn
Main berang tu chamak hai, Farq hai farq hai farq hai! The man behind this viral reel audio is Sujan Sinha, known as Suzonn to all indie music lovers. He has been known for his soft, soothing music and beautiful explorations in genres like indie & contemporary folk, pop and folk rock. Hailing from Assam, he began his musical journey back in 2018 and was immensely loved for his 2020 single, Farq Hai. He is one of the brightest Indie Artists from India with Aao Na, Tu jo paas and Woh Purana Pyaar being some of his amazing works!
Let us know in the comments below which Indie artist you are tuning in this weekend!