Overview
Indie pop emerged in the 1980s as a reaction against the commercialism of mainstream pop and rock music. Drawing influences from genres like [[post-punk|post-punk]], [[new-wave|new wave]], and [[lo-fi|lo-fi]] aesthetics, indie pop is characterized by its melodic hooks, introspective lyrics, and often, a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to production. Artists like [[The Smiths|The Smiths]] and [[Belle and Sebastian|Belle and Sebastian]] were pivotal in shaping the sound and ethos of the genre, leading to its widespread recognition throughout the 1990s and beyond.