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Now that i've got some free time, i thought it would be cool to start up an independent music thread. Basically, this is a place where you can post independent music of
any genre, whether it be EDM, Hip-Hop, Alt-Rock, IDM, Metalcore, Witchhouse, Seapunk, Yung Bae - anything!
By independent, i mean music that isn't going to be on a top 40's list - less known, more underground music. Independent doesn't have to mean solo too - lesser known smaller labels, bands, groups, etc. are completely viable.
Post the artists here, discuss independent music and genres in general, give criticism, promote your independent music, etc.
 | KuroioOto
Soundcloud
Bandcamp
Aaron “KuroiOto” Armstrong’s stage name is the Japanese translation of “Black Noise,” but his melodic backdrops are always pleasant to the ears. The Southfield, Michigan producer’s signature sound – marked by obscure sample flips, multi-layered harmonies and contagious energy – has already garnered fans with his five instrumental albums: Black & Brown, The May 3rd EP, M.A.X.Wellness, Iro Iro and 7 Days Of The Breaks. In 2012, KuroiOto’s production served as the soundscape for James Gardin’s ”A Little Light For You” E.P. and will do the same for Gardin’s next solo project, as well as future BLAT! KuroiOto's beats are really cool, mixing hip hop and r&b with some real cool experimental stuff. If you like R&B, and classic stuff like Sam and Dave, definitely give KuroiOto a listen.
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 | Shag
Soundcloud
Bandcamp
Shag is a young producer who's doing a whole bunch of stuff with his beats. Some are contemporary hip-hop, some are experimental videogame homages, some are more orchestral, etc. He's got a huge body of work so far, and it's pretty hard to pin him down to one genre, but he's very talented so give him a listen.
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 | Tikal Shine
Bandcamp
Tikal Shine is a very indie LA producer, who's music can only be described as "Speed Disco". He's pretty amateur: a lot of his stuff is hit-and-miss. Despite his shortcomings, he really nails the music in certain songs, and just for those he's still worth listening too
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 | OHD
Soundcloud
OHD is a trip-hop, chill producer who infuses a lot of classical styles, lighter on the sampling than some others. Very good chill out music, the kinda stuff you might hear on Self DeleteSheep's channel. If you want some well composed, lemonade on the front porch on a summer day music, check OHD out.
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 | Marquinch Mogule
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Bandcamp
Marquinch is one of the more interesting Vaporwave/Hip-Hop artists in my opinion. A lot of vaporwave artists sorta copy guys like macintosh plus and macross, but Marquinch has a very distinct 80's, kinda creepy style. If you like vaporwave, definitely give Marquinch a listen, and if you despise it, still give him a listen.
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There are also lots of Youtube channels that compile indie music, some making music videos to certain songs. If you guys know of any others, please post em. Some of my favorites are :
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NOTE: I know i posted beats and more hip-hop related music, but that doesn't mean that other stuff is not viable to post- any genre of music is appreciated, it just can't be katy perry, ya dig?
Also feel free to copy the bbcode if you want to make your own artist bios in the same format:
