History of Indie

By RebekkaWillcocks

  • Punk originated

  • Punk rock followed on

  • New wave-More experimental and polished than punk.

    More experimental and polished than punk. The lyrics were more complex (elvis Costello, tom robinson) – fast and raw punk sound (blondie)

  • elvis Costello, tom robinson– fast and raw punk sound (blondie)

  • Indie Pop - the smiths, half man half biscuit

  • Madchester-fused indie, psychedelic-rock and dance music

  • Heavier music developing in America

  • Easier for British artists to make it

  • indie rock acts began to enjoy commercial success

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