An Era of Indie Rock
As we approach the end of 2009, it's time for us to look back at the decade that was. While a decade is in the midst of occurring, you'll never really know how it was defined. As far as music is concerned, it's clear that this decade was defined by indie rock.
It's unique to see the longevity of the indie movement when you consider other recent music genres that had shorter life spans. Whether it was new wave or heavy metal in the 80s, or alternative rock in the 90s, none of them were as big for as long as indie rock this past decade, let alone as expansive.
Bands like The Strokes, Wilco, The White Stripes, and many others quickly made a footprint in the music scene as the decade began. Their lack of regard for a mainstream sound was welcomed by music critics and fans alike.
Many might define indie rock as the presence of a band that's not signed to a major label, but the definition has surely evolved. Take, for instance, bands like My Morning Jacket. While currently signed with a major label, people would still refer to them as an indie rock band.
Maybe it just has to do with the creativity and the lack of regard for producing music that was made for radios and top 40 playlists.
Seeing as how things look as the decade comes to an end, there's no reason to believe that indie rock won't continue to be the preferred music genre of many music fans. There's no letting up at this point as bands continue to explore new ways to express themselves.
The music world couldn't be more grateful for this. More and more bands continue to fall into the indie music category as the decade nears its end, and it's clear that the indie rock movement will be at the forefront of the music scene for quite some time.
The last decade was definitely dominated by indie rock. I'd usually wonder what the next decade will bring, but my money's on further evolution of the indie genre. What a great thing that would be. - 18418
It's unique to see the longevity of the indie movement when you consider other recent music genres that had shorter life spans. Whether it was new wave or heavy metal in the 80s, or alternative rock in the 90s, none of them were as big for as long as indie rock this past decade, let alone as expansive.
Bands like The Strokes, Wilco, The White Stripes, and many others quickly made a footprint in the music scene as the decade began. Their lack of regard for a mainstream sound was welcomed by music critics and fans alike.
Many might define indie rock as the presence of a band that's not signed to a major label, but the definition has surely evolved. Take, for instance, bands like My Morning Jacket. While currently signed with a major label, people would still refer to them as an indie rock band.
Maybe it just has to do with the creativity and the lack of regard for producing music that was made for radios and top 40 playlists.
Seeing as how things look as the decade comes to an end, there's no reason to believe that indie rock won't continue to be the preferred music genre of many music fans. There's no letting up at this point as bands continue to explore new ways to express themselves.
The music world couldn't be more grateful for this. More and more bands continue to fall into the indie music category as the decade nears its end, and it's clear that the indie rock movement will be at the forefront of the music scene for quite some time.
The last decade was definitely dominated by indie rock. I'd usually wonder what the next decade will bring, but my money's on further evolution of the indie genre. What a great thing that would be. - 18418
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