Spinning Out

Indie (short for “independent”) began as music made and released outside the major-label system, where a DIY ethos shaped everything from songwriting and recording to artwork and touring.

Indie pop is a melodic, DIY-rooted branch of alternative music that blends the immediacy of pop songwriting with the independence and aesthetics of underground scenes.

Pop is a broad, hook-driven style of popular music designed for wide appeal. It emphasizes memorable melodies, concise song structures, polished vocals, and production intended for radio, charts, and mass media.