The Best Indie Rock Music of 2016

The best indie rock music of 2016 can be found here. This list includes a mix of both popular and lesser-known artists that are sure to get your toes tapping.

Best Indie Rock Albums of 2016

We saw a lot of great indie rock albums released in 2016. Some of our favorites include Radiohead’s “A Moon Shaped Pool,” Car Seat Headrest’s “Teens of Denial,” and Parquet Courts’ “Human Performance.” These albums all have something unique to offer and are definitely worth checking out.

Bon Iver – 22, A Million

Bon Iver’s third album is a fascinating shift in sound and style, as the band moves away from the more traditional indie rock of their first two albums into a more experimental, electronic-based sound. “22, A Million” is a stunning album that features some of the best indie rock music of 2016.

Mitski – Puberty 2

Mitski’s Puberty 2 is one of the best indie rock albums of 2016. Mitski is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. Her music is often described as introspective and confessional. On Puberty 2, Mitski explores themes of love, heartbreak, and womanhood. The album was met with critical acclaim, with many critics praising Mitski’s songwriting and vocal performances.

Car Seat Headrest – Teens of Denial

Car Seat Headrest – Teens of Denial
Released: May 20, 2016

Car Seat Headrest’s Teens of Denial is one of the best indie rock albums of 2016. The album was recorded in lo-fi style and includes the singles “Fill in the Blank” and “Destroyed by Hippie Powers”.

Best Indie Rock Songs of 2016

The indie rock genre has been growing in popularity over the past few years. Here are some of the best indie rock songs of 2016.

“Death with Dignity” – Sufjan Stevens

“Death with Dignity” is a song by American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens, from his album Carrie & Lowell. The song was written after Stevens’ mother’s death from cancer. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 19 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart.

“No Diggity” – The Black Keys

The Black Keys are an American rock band formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. The group consists of Dan Auerbach (lead vocals, guitar) and Patrick Carney (). The duo began as an independent act, recording songs in basements and self-producing their records, before they eventually emerged as one of the most popular duos of the 2000s. Their raw blues rock style draws heavily from Auerbach’s guitar playing and Carney’s percussion, often providing a distinctive sound that is reminiscent of old-school rock n’ roll.

“No Diggity” is a 1996 song by American R&B group Blackstreet. It was the lead single from their second album, Another Level. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on November 16, 1996, and remained there for three weeks. The song features R&B singer Dr. Dre and Queen Pen.

The song was ranked at number 91 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the ’90s. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 160 on its list “150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years”.

“I Will Survive” – Cake

“I Will Survive” is a song from Cake’s 1996 album Fashion Nugget. The song is about enduring tough times and coming out stronger on the other side. The song was released as a single in 1997 and became a huge hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by many Artists including Gloria Gaynor, who released her own version of the song in 1978.

“I Will Survive” is one of Cake’s most popular songs and has become an anthem for people who have gone through tough times. The song is a reminder that no matter what life throws at you, you can survive and even thrive.