A subgenre of [indie rock](/genre/indie-rock) that originated in Chicago, characterized by its DIY ethos, [lo-fi](/genre/lo-fi) sound, and [experimental](/genre/experimental) tendencies. Often featuring introspective lyrics and a focus on melody, Chicago indie bands have gained a reputation for their unique sound and grassroots approach to music-making.

chicago indie

Consider supporting Musicalyst buying a coffee.

Your stats are updated every day showing your top content.

We give more value to your Spotify account. Try out {spotifyDedupLinkOpen}Spotify Dedup{spotifyDedupLinkClose} and {spotifyIQuizLinkOpen}Spotify iQuiz{spotifyIQuizLinkClose}.

Generate statistics about the music you play more often on Spotify. Your top artists, songs, and genres.

Spotify Top artists and songs - Stats about your music on Spotify

Name

Share your music profile for other users to discover

These users listen to music styles similar to those of ##0##. Explore their profiles and discover more music.

These users listen to music styles similar to yours. Explore their profiles and discover more music.

Browse your most listened content on Spotify during last month, 6 months, or since you started using Spotify.

The {strongOpen}easiest{strongClose} way to get stats about your listening history on Spotify. Find out and share your {strongOpen}top artists{strongClose}, {strongOpen}tracks{strongClose}, and {strongOpen}genres{strongClose}.

Chicago Indie

Artists in genre Chicago Indie

Similar genres to Chicago Indie

Playlists showcasing Chicago Indie music

Musicalyst Users listening to Chicago Indie music