Playlist of the week: Beyond the mainstream

Playlist of the week: Beyond the mainstream

Indie is much more than a singular defined sound. Indie, short for “independent,” originally referred to bands and artists who worked outside of major labels, but over time “indie” has become a larger umbrella term for alternative music. From shoegaze to Midwest emo to lo-fi bedroom recordings, indie thrives on the do-it-yourself work ethic. It...