Today’s Indie Rock on Apple Music

If you’re a fan of indie rock, then you’ll want to check out our latest playlist on Apple Music. Featuring today’s best new indie rock, this playlist is sure to get your toes tapping.

The 1975

The 1975 is an English rock band from Manchester, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Matthew Healy, bassist Ross MacDonald, drummer George Daniel, and lead guitarist Adam Hann. The band’s origins lay in their shared love of punk rock and electronic music. They have released four EPs and three albums. Their self-titled debut was released on 2 September 2013 and topped the UK Albums Chart on 8 September. Their second album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, was released on 26 February 2016 and debuted at number one in the UK and the US.

two door cinema club

two door cinema club is an Irish rock band formed in 2007. The band consists of Alex Trimble (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, beats), Sam Halliday (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Kevin Baird (bass guitar, backing vocals). The band’s first album, Tourist History, was released on 1 February 2010 by Frenchkiss Records and entered the Irish Albums Chart at number one. It was nominated for the 2010 Mercury Prize.

The band’s second album, Beacon, was released on 3 September 2012 and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number one in Ireland. Gameshow, their third album, was released on 14 October 2016 and reached number three in Ireland and the UK.

arctic monkeys

Formed in Sheffield, England, in 2002, Arctic Monkeys abused the power of the internet to become one of Britain’s biggest bands of the new millennium, topping the charts with their debut album less than two years after it was self-released on MySpace. Musically and lyrically, they were tagged as part of a wave of post-punk revivalists that included Franz Ferdinand and Kaiser Chiefs, although Arctic Monkeys’ owe more to Britpop influences like Oasis. Where rivals depended on glammed-up artifice or straightforward party anthems to move units, Arctic Monkeys favored a more observational songwriting approach informed by such various artists as the Kinks, Pavement, and Pulp. The result wasbite-size sketches of everyday life delivered with wit and worming melodies by frontman Alex Turner. The band’s 2006 full-length debut, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not became the fastest selling debut album in British history.

the strokes

The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City. Formed in 1998, the group is composed of vocalist Julian Casablancas, guitarist Nick Valensi, bassist Nikolai Fraiture, drummer Fabrizio Moretti, and keyboardist Albert Hammond Jr. They are one of the most acclaimed and influential rock bands of the 21st century[1][2][3] The Strokes rose to prominence in the early 2000s as a leading band of the garage rock revival scene.[4][5] Their debut album, Is This It (2001), was a commercial and critical success.[6][7] Following the commercial failure of their second album, First Impressions of Earth (2006), the band took a hiatus for several years but returned with two more albums: Angles (2011) and Comedown Machine (2013).

[edit] History

The Strokes were formed in New York City in 1998 by Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (rhythm guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass guitar) and Fabrizio Moretti (drums).[8] All five members attended Dwight School together before moving on to different schools while still remaining friends. At age 13 they met future manager Ryan Gentles at a local barbershop while waiting to get their hair cut.[9] The band began rehearsing together and playing shows around town before releasing their first EP A Little Damage in 2001 on Casablancas’ independent label Rough Trade Records. To record their first full length album Is This It, the band used Gordon Raphael who had previously worked with The White Stripes and Blur.[10] The album was recorded quickly over two weeks in December 2000 due to financial constraints;[11] however this fast recording session helped establish a trademark sound for the band that consist of reverb-drenched guitars and tight melodies. Upon its release on July 30, 2001 Is This It received high praise from music critics.[12][13][14][15] NME named it number 2 on its year end list “Albums of the Year 2001”.[16] Pitchfork Media named it number 1 on its year end list “Pitchfork’s Top 50 Albums of 2001”.[17] In 2005 Rolling Stone ranked it number 2 on its list “The 500 Greatest Albums Since Rolling Stone Was Founded In 1967″[18]. In 2012 NME placed it at number 19 on its list “100 Best Albums Of The 2000s”.[19].

the Libertines

The Libertines were one of the most talked-about bands of the early 2000s, thanks to their raw, unfocused energy and their hedonistic lifestyle. The band was formed in London in 1997 by frontman Pete Doherty and guitarist Carl Barât, who met while attending college. The Libertines released their debut album, Up the Bracket, in 2002 to critical acclaim. The album’s lead single, “Can’t Stand Me Now,” was a huge hit in the UK, reaching #2 on the charts. The band’s follow-up album, 2004’s The Libertines, was less successful commercially but was still praised by critics. The Libertines disbanded in 2008 due to Doherty’s drug addiction and Barât’s mental health issues, but the band has reunited several times since then, including for a headlining set at Glastonbury Festival in 2010.

the Killers

Now that we’ve established that indie rock is more of a mindset than a sound, let’s get to the music. This playlist features some of the best new indie rock from The Killers, HAIM, Arcade Fire, and more.

kings of leon

Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2000. The band is composed of brothers Caleb Followill (b. January 14, 1982, lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Nathan Followill (b. June 26, 1979, drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Jared Followill (b. December 26, 1986, bass guitar, backing vocals), with their cousin Matthew Followill (b. October 28, 1984, lead guitar, backing vocals). Kings of Leon achieved initial success with their first three albums. Their debut album Youth and Young Manhood (2003) was a commercial success in the United Kingdom and Ireland as well as in Australia; it peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

The singles “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody” from Only by the Night (2008) became international hits; the former given them their first number-one single in Australia as well as the United States where it topped Billboard magazine’s Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for seven weeks; while the latter peaked at number two on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles Chart. The album was their first platinum-selling album in the United States; it debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 In 2013 they released Mechanical Bull which debuted at number two in both countries giving them their second straight US top five hit album debut; while also reaching number five in Australia check out some of there great hits like “WALLS”, “REVEREND”,and “WASTE A MOMENT”.

the white stripes

The White Stripes are an American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consists of Jack White (vocals, guitars, piano, and drums) and Meg White (drums and vocals). After releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit music scene, The White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002 with their fourth album, White Blood Cells.

The Whites Stripes fifth studio album Icky Thump became the band’s first and only number one record on the Billboard 200. They achieved commercial success with their 2006 album Get Behind Me Satan, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in October 2007. They continued to tour and record extensively through 2007. Their seventh album, I’m Not There, was released on November 6,2007 to critical acclaim and commercial success. The group has won two Grammy Awards: Best Alternative Music Album for White Blood Cells (2002) and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for “Icky Thump” (2007).

the black keys

The Black Keys are an American rock band formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. The group consists of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney. Their first album, The Big Come Up, was released in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003 and Rubber Factory in 2004. After signing with Nonesuch Records in 2006, they released their fourth album, Magic Potion, in 2006. The group’s fifth album, Attack & Release, was recorded at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood with producer Danger Mouse and was released on April 1, 2008.

foster the people

Foster the People is an American indie rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. The band’s music is represented by a wide variety of genres, including garage rock, post-punk revival, new wave, pop punk, and synth-pop. The members are lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mark Foster, lead guitarist Sean Cimino, bassist Jacob Finkand drummer Mark Pontius.