CultureSeptember 2, 2026
indietronica
IN-dee-eh-TRAH-nih-kuh
Definition
A musical genre or style that blends indie rock elements with electronic music, such as synthesizers and programmed beats.
Etymology
A portmanteau formed by combining 'indie' (referring to independent rock) and 'electronica' (a broad term for electronic music). It emerged in the early 2000s to describe the increasing fusion of these two previously distinct styles.
In the news
The article uses this term to classify the band Editors' 2022 album 'EBM,' contrasting it with their desire to return to a more natural, rock-oriented sound in their new release.
Hope, Dopamine and whatever 'Perfecth' means: Euronews Culture’s Fall music preview
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