any form of popular culture (such as pop music from a group not signed to a major label) from outside the mainstream
a type of rock music, generally soft-style without screaming or aggression, mixed with synthesized music and electronic
Indie films are produced by small independent companies rather than by major studios. the indie movie Happiness. An indie is an indie film or film company. used to refer to popular music that is performed by new bands or singers, and produced by small independent companies. a small independent company, especially one that produces popular music
{i} independent film, film not produced my a major commercial movie studio; independent record label, recording company that is not owned by a major corporation (Slang)
Indie music refers to rock or pop music produced by new bands working with small, independent record companies. a multi-racial indie band. mainstream An indie is an indie band or record company. major
a pop group not affiliated with a major record company (of pop groups) not affiliated with a major recording company
Abbreviation for 'Independent Film', a euphemism (or newspeak) for a kind of marketing research by BigCos, e g , Miramax is market research for Disney Sometimes used to designate the 'farm team' for a BigCo studio Also refers to a kind of 'loss leader' for the purpose of industry awards In general, a kind of movie which is completely dependent upon BigCo distribution channels