Fit Quote by Katie White

We didn't get into this to be a cool indie band. When radio caught on, that made a little more sense. We write catchy…

— Jesse Rutherford

I have always believed that indie music is the space where the real music actually happens, which actually sets the trend.

— Jubin Nautiyal

I'm always into rock n' roll and indie rock.

— Mischa Barton

We don't want it to be obscure music. We're not trying to be indie. We want to be popular.

— Kelela

I didn't grow up with indie rock - I mean, I listened to bands that are considered indie rock, but I think that term…

— Justin Vernon

I never set out to be part of a genre, because I listen to all types of music.

— Skrillex

When I got my record deal at Atlantic, at the time, 'indie' wasn't a style of music: it was a kind of label. And…

— Kristian Bush

But, then again, I wouldn't call myself an indie-rock supporter even if there are some really good bands out there and there will always…

— Stephen Malkmus

We've never been your traditional rock-pop band. Lyrically, I've always had more of an interest in spirituality and that kind of thing.

— Ed Kowalczyk

I'm not so interested in being indie just for the sake of being indie.

— Lykke Li

I've always found that whatever you say about indie rock, it is the most inclusive genre or title for anything. It doesn't pin you…

— Andrew Bird

As much as we were very proud of being a pop band, I know we never felt like we fit into that category.

— Isaac Hanson