Indie Pop Genre - Background

Indie Pop

Originated in the UK in mid 1980s

Post-punk era“Indie” refers to artists who are signed to “independent” record labels

Postcard Records is a Scottish independent record label to sign post-punk bands in the early 80s and is proven to be influence on the C86 album

Inspired by punk’s DIY ethic

Typical features of indie pop music includes jangling guitars and melodic power pop song structures

Genre of alternative rock

C86 ALBUM (Cassette – 1986)

Released by the British Music Magazine NME (New Musical Express) in 1986. This cassette featured new bands signed on British independent record labels. This was made to reflect the new music scene for the time and is thought to be the beginning of the indie pop genre.

Original Indie Pop BandsThe Smiths

Digipaks

The June Brides

Digipaks

The Pastels

Digipaks