Indie Rock Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. Find upcoming Indie Rock concerts in Los Angeles below.
Los Angeles
Upcoming Indie Rock Events · Los Angeles
Chinese American Bear
Thu, 16 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Starcrawler
Thu, 16 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Blurry Stars
Thu, 16 Jul @ 8:00 PM
ABBIANA / DALI / Ruby Sparks / South of Sober / JonPaul W. & Bryan H / Soundhoose
Thu, 16 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Breaking Sound LA
Fri, 17 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Low Cut Connie
Fri, 17 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Flotation Device Album Release Party
Fri, 17 Jul @ 7:30 PM
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party
Fri, 17 Jul @ 9:00 PM
Futurebirds - Far Out Country Tour
Fri, 17 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Starcrawler
Fri, 17 Jul @ 9:30 PM
Adam Spry, Adam James, The Pretty Flowers
Fri, 17 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party
Fri, 17 Jul @ 9:00 PM
Young the Giant - Victory Garden Tour with Cold War Kids
Fri, 17 Jul @ 6:30 PM
The Return of Jackie and Judy
Fri, 17 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Alex Lahey
Fri, 17 Jul @ 9:00 PM
Luella EP Release Show
Fri, 17 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Storey and The Tellers
Fri, 17 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Vacation Manor
Sat, 18 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Fluorescents
Sat, 18 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Buckingham Ween
Sat, 18 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Young the Giant
Sat, 18 Jul @ 6:00 PM
moondoggy with Sun Casino
Sat, 18 Jul @ 7:00 PM
The Departures, Fwango, The Lazy Janes
Sat, 18 Jul @ 6:00 PM
QBOMB Live at The Dragonfly
Sat, 18 Jul @ 7:00 PMSound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
About Indie Rock
Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. The instrumentation typically centers on a standard rock quartet of electric guitars, bass, and drums, though it frequently incorporates synthesizers and unconventional acoustic textures. Rhythms are generally steady and mid-tempo, featuring jangly guitar arpeggios or gritty distortion that creates a soundscape ranging from introspective and melancholic to energetic and raw. This genre acts as a bridge between post-punk and alternative rock, emphasizing artistic authenticity and creative freedom over the polished production standards of commercial pop-oriented music.
Also known as: Independent Rock
Indie Rock events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Indie Rock music?
- Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. The instrumentation typically centers on a standard rock quartet of electric guitars, bass, and drums, though it frequently incorporates synthesizers and unconventional acoustic textures. Rhythms are generally steady and mid-tempo, featuring jangly guitar arpeggios or gritty distortion that creates a soundsca…
- What Indie Rock events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Indie Rock 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 Rock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Indie Rock music?
- Indie Rock music scores high on organicness (85%), vocality (85%), energy (65%), and lower on danceability (50%), commerciality (45%). These qualities shape the typical Indie Rock sound at live events and club nights.
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