Indie

1. Definition

1.1. An alternative genre with a very broad ranges of sounds and styles

1.2. short form for

1.2.1. "independence"

1.2.2. "independent"

2. History

2.1. 1980: Origins

2.2. 1990: Entering to main stream music

2.3. 1995: Diversification

2.3.1. Sub Genres begin to appear

2.4. 2000: Real main stream success

3. Characteristics

3.1. Low Budget

3.2. "Do it yourself" Attitube

3.3. Aimed at niche audiences

4. Nirvana

4.1. Indie Rock

4.2. The first to enter mainstream

4.3. Helped other Indie bands to become popular

4.4. "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

5. Sub Genres

5.1. Indie Rock

5.2. Indie Pop

5.3. Dream Pop

5.4. Indie Folk

5.5. Indietronica

5.6. Twee

6. Famous Artists

6.1. The Noisettes

6.2. The Artic Monkeys

6.3. Ladyhawke