Biggest Stars

Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish
USAMainstream Pop

Billie Eilish

USAPopMainstream Pop
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey
USAMainstream Pop

Lana Del Rey

USAPopMainstream Pop
Noah Kahan
Noah Kahan
USAMainstream Pop

Noah Kahan

USAPopMainstream Pop
Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots
USAIndie Pop

Twenty One Pilots

USAPopIndie Pop
Melanie Martinez
Melanie Martinez
USAIndie Pop

Melanie Martinez

USAPopIndie Pop
Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex
USAIndie Pop

Cigarettes After Sex

USAPopIndie Pop
Troye Sivan
Troye Sivan
AUSIndie Pop

Troye Sivan

AUSPopIndie Pop
Conan Gray
Conan Gray
USAIndie Pop

Conan Gray

USAPopIndie Pop
Stephen Sanchez
Stephen Sanchez
USAIndie Pop

Stephen Sanchez

USAPopIndie Pop
David Kushner
David Kushner
USAIndie Pop

David Kushner

USAPopIndie Pop
Lorde
Lorde
NZLIndie Pop

Lorde

NZLPopIndie Pop
TV Girl
TV Girl
USAIndie Pop

TV Girl

USAPopIndie Pop
Reneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp
USAIndie Pop

Reneé Rapp

USAPopIndie Pop
Tom Odell
Tom Odell
GBRIndie Pop

Tom Odell

GBRPopIndie Pop
Lauv
Lauv
USAIndie Pop

Lauv

USAPopIndie Pop
Passenger
Passenger
GBRFolk Rock

Passenger

GBRRockFolk Rock
PinkPantheress
PinkPantheress
GBRIndie Pop

PinkPantheress

GBRPopIndie Pop
Ben&Ben
Ben&Ben
PHLIndie Pop

Ben&Ben

PHLPopIndie Pop
Alec Benjamin
Alec Benjamin
USAMainstream Pop

Alec Benjamin

USAPopMainstream Pop
AURORA
AURORA
NORIndie Pop

AURORA

NORPopIndie Pop
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Top Artists by Radio Spins Last month

Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots
USAIndie Pop

Twenty One Pilots

USAPopIndie Pop
69.9K radio spins
Glass Animals
Glass Animals
GBRIndie Pop

Glass Animals

GBRPopIndie Pop
58.3K radio spins
Rosa Linn
Rosa Linn
ARMIndie Pop

Rosa Linn

ARMPopIndie Pop
40.2K radio spins
Lorde
Lorde
NZLIndie Pop

Lorde

NZLPopIndie Pop
37.7K radio spins
Years & Years
Years & Years
GBRIndie Pop

Years & Years

GBRPopIndie Pop
37.5K radio spins

Most Streamed Spotify Tracks

Past Month
1
Until I Found You - Em Beihold Version
Until I Found You - Em Beihold Version
34.7M streams
2
Daylight
Daylight
15.4M streams
3
Another Love
Another Love
12.3M streams
4
we fell in love in october
we fell in love in october
9.9M streams
5
Romantic Homicide
Romantic Homicide
8.8M streams
6
Riptide
Riptide
8.4M streams
7
Heat Waves
Heat Waves
8M streams
8
Apocalypse
Apocalypse
7.9M streams
9
Until I Found You (with Em Beihold) - Em Beihold Version
Until I Found You (with Em Beihold) - Em Beihold Version
7.7M streams
10
Here With Me
Here With Me
7.7M streams
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Until I Found You - Em Beihold Version

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Daylight

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Another Love

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we fell in love in october

5

Romantic Homicide

6

Riptide

7

Heat Waves

8

Apocalypse

9

Until I Found You (with Em Beihold) - Em Beihold Version

10

Here With Me

Top Spotify Playlists

Your Favorite Coffeehouse
Your Favorite Coffeehouse
Spotify
4.1M followers
Acoustic Covers
Acoustic Covers
Spotify
3.7M followers
Relax & Unwind
Relax & Unwind
Spotify
3.7M followers
my life is a movie
my life is a movie
Spotify
2.6M followers
Chill Vibes
Chill Vibes
Spotify
2.5M followers
OPM Favorites
OPM Favorites
Spotify
2.4M followers

Subgenre Popularity

Music stats for top 3,000 artists last month

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      • 43.4K
      • 10.4B
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      • 3.5M
      43.4K
      Indie Pop artists
      Spotify
      10.4B
      Streams on Spotify
      YouTube
      0
      Views on YouTube
      Radio Airplay
      3.5M
      Radio spins
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      Questions? We have answers

      Overview of Indie Pop music

      Indie Pop music emerged in the mid-1980s as a subgenre of alternative rock. It is characterized by its DIY ethos, jangly guitars, and catchy melodies. The term "indie" is short for independent, referring to the independent record labels that produced this music. Indie Pop bands often incorporated elements of other genres such as folk, punk, and electronic music into their sound.

      In the 1990s, Indie Pop became more mainstream, with bands like The Cranberries and The Cardigans achieving commercial success while still maintaining their indie roots. The genre continued to evolve in the 2000s, with bands like Vampire Weekend and The Shins bringing a more sophisticated and complex sound to Indie Pop.

      Today, Indie Pop remains a popular and influential genre in music. Its DIY ethos and emphasis on creativity and individuality continue to inspire musicians and fans alike.

      Which musicians and bands defined Indie Pop music?

      Some of the most influential artists that represent this genre are Belle and Sebastian, The Shins, Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire, and The Postal Service.

      These bands have a distinct sound that blends pop sensibilities with indie rock elements, creating a unique sound that has resonated with fans all over the world. Other notable Indie Pop artists include The Decemberists, Tame Impala, Phoenix, and Foster the People, among others.

      These musicians have contributed significantly to the development and evolution of the Indie Pop genre, and their music continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike.

      Which songs and albums defined Indie Pop music?

      Some popular Indie Pop songs and music albums include "Oxford Comma" by Vampire Weekend, "505" by Arctic Monkeys, "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac, and "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space" by Spiritualized.

      Other notable Indie Pop artists include Tame Impala, The 1975, and Hozier. Indie Pop has gained popularity in recent years through music festivals such as Coachella and Glastonbury.

      Which music festivals and events represent Indie Pop music?

      Some of the popular music festivals and events that represent the Indie Pop music genre include Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Primavera Sound, Pitchfork Music Festival, and South by Southwest (SXSW).

      These festivals showcase various Indie Pop artists and bands, providing a platform for emerging talent and established acts to perform and connect with their fans. Indie Pop music is characterized by its DIY approach, incorporating elements of rock, pop, and electronic music, often with introspective lyrics and catchy melodies. These festivals offer a unique opportunity for fans to experience the genre's diverse sound and connect with like-minded individuals who share their passion for Indie Pop.