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.
Los Angeles
Upcoming Indie Events · Los Angeles
Breaking Sound LA
Fri, 10 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Futch
Fri, 10 Jul @ 10:00 PM
Loose, Max Kuehn, Gabi Gamberg
Fri, 10 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Free Dance Party with DJ Travis Holcombe
Fri, 10 Jul @ 10:00 PM
Loose Album Release Show
Fri, 10 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Katie Alice Greer
Fri, 10 Jul @ 7:30 PM
The Roamers
Fri, 10 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Soklo, Elijah Wells, Garbagebarbie
Fri, 10 Jul @ 9:00 PM
Landen Tusi
Fri, 10 Jul @ 8:30 PM
Barkada Sessions No. 5
Fri, 10 Jul @ 7:00 PM
We Found New Music Presents: Earth to Eve
Sat, 11 Jul @ 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — The Smell
Sat, 11 Jul @ 8:30 PM
Yogurt, Giant Killer Bats, Slowpoke
Sat, 11 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Grand Ole Echo
Sun, 12 Jul @ 5:30 PM
floodlit Debut Album Release Show
Sun, 12 Jul @ 5:30 PM
Stud Country Beginner Night
Mon, 13 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Selland & Starr, Hunter Watts
Mon, 13 Jul @ 8:00 PM
A Robert Burns Song Workshop with Iona Fyfe
Mon, 13 Jul @ 8:00 PM
Micro Music Festival - Open Mic Night
Tue, 14 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Greg In Good Company Presents: WRITERS ‘ROUND LOS ANGELES!
Wed, 15 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Kyra Machida
Wed, 15 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Daniel Noah Miller Clearing EP Release Show
Wed, 15 Jul @ 7:00 PM
CARLI & FRIENDS and THE SUNSET DIVIDE
Thu, 16 Jul @ 9:30 PM
Steve Bardwil Band
Thu, 16 Jul @ 7:30 PMSound profile
A vocal-driven sound.
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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