Indie rock is a genre defined by artists that are signed to small, independent record labels rather than major labels and have a distinct sound, though this definition is debated. Typical indie rock bands have a lead male vocalist, backing vocals, two guitarists, keyboards, bass, and drums, drawing influence from UK rock bands, psychedelic rock, punk rock, funk, and house music. Common UK indie rock artists include Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Coldplay, and Circa Waves.

1. Genre Characteristics // Indie Rock
‘Indie rock is a vague term used to identify rock artists that are or were unsigned, or
have signed to small record labels, rather than major record labels. It may also
describe artists which have a specific "sound", and is therefore a genre, although this
label is contested by many.’ – Last.Fm
 Vocals (usually male)
 Backing Vocals
 Two guitarists – Lead and Rhythm
 Keyboards
 Bass
 Drums
InfluencesforIndieRock Artistsmay be one ormore of the following (asan example)
 UK Rock (The Beatles, The Who, The Kooks)
 Velvet Underground and Psychedelic Rock
 Punk Rock
 Funk
 House
Indie Rock Artists in the UK //
Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Coldplay, Circa Waves.