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Indie Events in Los Angeles
Emerging from the DIY ethics of the late 1970s and 1980s in the United Kingdom and United States, indie music represents a rejection of corporate recording industry structures in favor of artistic autonomy. Find upcoming Indie events in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Indie Events · Los Angeles
WED 12 AUG
Open Mic Night with Chris Cruz
Chris Cruz
indiefolk
The Wayfarer
Musicians Night | Open Play
indiefolk
Weary Livers
VOICENOTES OPEN MIC
indiefolk
Los Angeles
Artist Discovery Showcase
indie popindie rockindie
Hotel Ziggy on Sunset
Sounds at SOLARC
Ivan Cunningham, Lulu West
experimentalambientjazz
Solarc Brewing
Open Mic Night
folkindie
1260 Lincoln Ave #1260
Dominic Flynn, Alec Jordan, Cross Van Horn
Alec Jordan, Cross Van Horn, Dominic Flynn
folkindie folkindie
The Mint
Dominic Flynn, Alec Jordan, Cross Van Horn, Audrey Davis
Dominic Flynn, Alec Jordan, Cross Van Horn, Audrey Davis
countryfolkindie folk
The Mint
International Pop Overthrow
Sarah Shafey, Hidden Pictures, Sunlight For Sale, The Doods, International Pop Overthrow, Cal Everett
power poppop rockpop
The Redwood Bar & Grill
Gabacho
Gabacho
mexican indielatin indieindie
Tiki Bar
Rio Lane, Teona Zak, Caleb Dee, Natalie Maguire, If Diamonds Rust
Rio Lane, Teona Zak, Caleb Dee, Natalie Maguire, If Diamonds Rust
poprockr&b
Hotel Ziggy on Sunset
24/7 - 24 Bands Play 7 Minutes Each
indie rockalternative rockindie
Monty Bar
Wenzdaze
indieindie rockalternative rock
Monty Bar
SHOWLIST.LA
Ivan Cunningham, Lulu West
experimentalindieambient
Solarc Brewing
Jay Lee Campbell Residency
Jay Lee Campbell
folkbluessoul
Healing Force of the Universe
Interpol
Interpol
indie rockpost punkalternative rock
The Warfield
THU 13 AUG
EVERLY UNPLUGGED
indiepopfolk
Ever Bar
Mirror Music Vol. 1
Noah Cunane, Haden Spence, Luke Reyvn, Louis Cxlins
alternative rockpop punkindie pop
The Venice West
Songwriter Series LA
Alex Maes, Bug Like Hug, Melissa Gordon, Abby, Caitlyn Furey
indiefolkindie pop
Boomtown Brewery
Oray Band, Misterpher, Salty Monkeys
ORAY BAND, Misterpher, Salty Monkeys
rockindiealternative rock
Whisky a Go Go
tig3r Lewis
tig3r lewis
retro poppopindie pop
The Moroccan Lounge
Artist Discovery Showcase
indiepopindie pop
Bar Lubitsch
Sounds at SOLARC
The Growth Eternal
experimental jazzexperimentalindie
Solarc Brewing
stella, Hysteria57
Σtella, Hysteria57
popindieindie pop
Programme Skate & Sound
Sound profile
A vocal-driven sound.
energy
52
danceability
42
valence
45
grit
48
organicness
68
commerciality
35
tempo
51
vocality
75
About Indie
Emerging from the DIY ethics of the late 1970s and 1980s in the United Kingdom and United States, indie music represents a rejection of corporate recording industry structures in favor of artistic autonomy. Traditionally centered on guitar-based instrumentation like electric guitars, bass, and drums, the genre has evolved to incorporate synthesizers and bedroom-pop production techniques. The rhythmic profiles are generally moderate in tempo, focusing on melodic craft and introspective, often melancholic or earnest moods that prioritize emotional authenticity. Semantically derived from "independent", it shares a deep lineage with alternative rock and post-punk, functioning as both a production philosophy and a distinct sonic aesthetic characterized by its non-conformist approach to mainstream pop conventions.
Also known as: Independent music
Indie events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Indie music?
- Emerging from the DIY ethics of the late 1970s and 1980s in the United Kingdom and United States, indie music represents a rejection of corporate recording industry structures in favor of artistic autonomy. Traditionally centered on guitar-based instrumentation like electric guitars, bass, and drums, the genre has evolved to incorporate synthesizers and bedroom-pop production techniques. The rhythmic profiles are generally moderate in tempo, focusing on melodic craft and introspective, often mel…
- What Indie events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Indie events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Indie events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Indie music?
- Indie music scores high on vocality (75%), organicness (68%), energy (52%), and lower on danceability (42%), commerciality (35%). These qualities shape the typical Indie sound at live events and club nights.
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