Chappell Roan, a 2025 Grammy winner for Best New Artist and 3-time artist on Billboard Hot 100, stepped out of her pop era to release a country hit. “The Giver,” Roan’s newest release, rose to No....

While the origin of indie music can be traced all the way back to the 80s and 90s, modern indie music has begun to incorporate other genres and musical styles. Now, artists around the world release their own, unique music without the help of a major record label, further developing the indie music genre. Indie music is incredibly popular with ACHS students as well as teenagers globally.