Bay Area Indie is a subgenre of [indie rock](/genre/indie-rock) that emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area music scene in the 1990s. It is characterized by its DIY ethos, [lo-fi](/genre/lo-fi) production values, and [experimental](/genre/experimental) approach to songwriting. The sound is often characterized by jangly guitars, intricate melodies, and introspective lyrics that explore themes of love, loss, and identity.

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