r/indie_rock
655k members
r/indie_rock is a subreddit with 655k members. The community frequently discusses song, music, rock, indie, and band, and they frequently recommend/review music recommendations, indie bands, and music, and the most common flair used is new song, discussion, stream/download, classic, and news.
A place to share and discover new (and old) music that seems to fly under the radar.
Popular Topics in r/indie_rock
#1
Song
50 posts
#2
Music
48 posts
#3
Rock
35 posts
#4
Indie
23 posts
#5
Band
16 posts
#6
Album
14 posts
#7
New
9 posts
#8
Pop
8 posts
#9
Bands
7 posts
#10
Single
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/indie_rock
Music Recommendations
189 reviews
#1
Various Artists
4.6★ from 11 reviews
#2
Spotify
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Alvvays
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Indie Bands
98 reviews
#1
Big Thief
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Parquet Courts
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Peach Pit
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Music
17 reviews
#1
Mitski
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Chairlift
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Belle and Sebastian
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/indie_rock
#1
NEW SONG
: "Underscore - Retrospect"
31 posts
#2
DISCUSSION
: "New Indie Rock. What are you guys listening to?"
7 posts
#3
STREAM/DOWNLOAD
: "Asado Violento - "Pega La Vuelta" (Cover De Pimpinela)"
6 posts
#4
CLASSIC
: "Oh no your not hardcore, unless you live hardcore"
4 posts
#5
NEWS
: "A Fan History Of Wolf Alice"
1 post
Member Growth in r/indie_rock
Yearly
+6k members(0.9%)
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Last updated: July 7, 2026