r/indie_rock
657k members
r/indie_rock is a subreddit with 657k 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, stream/download, classic, discussion, 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
: "All The Party Wore Off - Risker"
40 posts
#2
STREAM/DOWNLOAD
: "Our drummer fought for his lifeee through an impromptu second-playthrough the other night... The kid has incredible instinct; and he absolutely crushesss the ending."
13 posts
#3
CLASSIC
: "Top 10 bands of the 2nd decade of Argentine rock: 1966 – 1975"
7 posts
#4
DISCUSSION
: "What are you listening to this week? (New Releases & Discoveries) 🎶"
3 posts
#5
NEWS
: "Bloc Party - Anatomy of a Brief Romance - 2026"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/indie_rock
Yearly
+8k members(1.2%)
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Last updated: September 20, 2026