The document discusses the origins and evolution of indie music. It notes that the term "indie" began being used in the mid-1980s to describe music produced on post-punk labels rather than the labels themselves. Key bands like R.E.M. and The Smiths helped define the indie rock scene in the US and UK during this time. Indie music refers to independent music made by artists who typically have an unsigned record deal and work with a low budget, becoming more popular and widespread since its introduction in the 1980s.

2.  In the mid-1980s, the term "indie" began to be used to describe the music produced on post-punk labels rather
than the labels themselves.
 The indie rock scene in the US was suggested by the college rock that controlled college radio playlists, which
included key bands like R.E.M. from the US and The Smiths from the UK.
 Indie music means independent music and is one of the most famous category's of music. Indie meaning
independent means artists work upon a relatively low budget.
 The term indie refers to “underground” aspect of music.
 Indie is made by artists who usually have an unsigned record and are fairly unknown.
 Indie music was introduced around the mid 1980’s.
 Since indie music has been released it has grew massively to modern day. There is an increase in indie music
and more artists are becoming well known and selling albums and tours more than ever before.

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