Artist Quote by Yoko Ono
“Indie music is 'it' now. It's kind of a revolution to the music: 1980s, 1990s music was getting very sanitized; they were complying with the music industry. Music was getting more and more dead in a way. Now, because of the social climate that's very severe, the artists are compelled to start being real. It's really great that indie music is now.”
About This Quote
Indie music emerged as a rebellious response to mainstream sanitization, reflecting authentic artistic expression in a harsh social climate.
In simple terms: Indie music is a raw, real reaction to commercial blandness.
Key Takeaway
Support and create authentic art.
Themes
music
authenticity
rebellion
Mood
energetic
defiant
Type
cultural
musical
When to use this quote
- concerts
- indie festivals
- DIY recording
- online music platforms
- artist collaborations
Key Concepts
cultural studies
media criticism
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to seek authenticity?
- How does indie music influence your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Mainstream appeal can still bring positive change.
![“I did a film [about a con-artist mom and son] called Bringing Up Bobby that Famke Janssen wrote and directed. No one's gonna hire me for their [big-budget] romantic comedy, so it's up to me to look out for great indie comedies and show people a different side of myself - even if it's for three…” quote by Milla Jovovich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e1f/milla-jovovich-7612_artist_i-did-a-film-about-a-con-artist-mom-and_2060091.jpg)
![“When people get cynical about love, they should look at us [Yoko and John Lennon] and see it is possible” quote by Yoko Ono](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07b/yoko-ono-726_cynical_when-people-get-cynical-about-love-they_67256.jpg)
