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Indie Rock Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. Find upcoming Indie Rock concerts in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Indie Rock Events · Los Angeles
SAT 15 AUG
Sounds of LA County - The Red Pears
The Red Pears
surf rockindie rockgrunge
William Steinmetz Park
Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines
Franklin Jonas, The Byzantines
indie popalternative rockindie rock
The Moroccan Lounge
INTO ACTION / NO INTEREST / GLITTER GHOST / HEARTWRENCH
Into Action, No Interest, Glitter Ghost, Heartwrench
punkhardcoreindie rock
Transplants Brewing Company
She Screams Fest
MyVeronica, my stuffed rabbit, Sounds Like Sunday, Parting Gift, Checkpoint Charlie, Illusory
shoegazescreamoindie rock
The Glass House Concert Hall
The X Art Show: Closing Night Party
The All-Nighters
rockpopdance
Moby's Coffee & Tea Co.
PLAY FAIR
Play Fair
rockalternative rockindie rock
The Viper Room
Interpol
Interpol
indie rockpost punkalternative rock
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Man Man with American Tomahawk
Man Man, American Tomahawk
philly indieart rockrock
Echoplex
Johanna Samuels "Sorry Kid" Record Release Show
Johanna Samuels, Zelma Stone, Small Shake, Max Goldblatt
indie popfolkindie rock
Zebulon
Man Man, American Tomahawk
Man Man, American Tomahawk
philly indieindie rockamericana
The Echo
The Bullet: Double Record Release Party | WYLD GOOMS & HOLLY'S ANGELS
Wyld Gooms, Holly's Angels, Rik Collins, Ladybug, Soulshaker, Soul Sizzle
garage rocknorthern soulindie rock
The Mixx
RABBIT HOLE RELEASE SHOW
The Cecilias, Amaranth
rockindie rockalternative rock
Bar Lubitsch
Wayward Sons
Wayward Sons
rockclassic rockhard rock
The Venice West
Couch Dog
Couch Dog, The Sols
ccmmexican indieindie rock
Troubadour
Plosivs
PLOSIVS
post-hardcoreindie rockalternative rock
The Roxy Theatre
Post Present Medium 25 Year Anniversary Celebration, Night III
Cate Kennan, Callahan & Witscher, Debt Rag, The Intima, DREAM_MEGA, Abe Vigoda
noise rocktranceart punk
The Smell
Alex Amen with Grass
Alex Amen, Grass
psychedelic folkindie rockfolk rock
Lodge Room
Sign of The Raven, Honeywreck, LeRêv
LeRêv, HONEYWRECK, Sign of The Raven
alternative rockindie rockgrunge
The Mint
THE STROKES, ARCTIC MONKEYS AND CAGE THE ELEPHANT LIVE TRIBUTES BY VELZY
Velzy
indie rockalternative rockrock
Bricks Restaurant & Sports Bar
The Nuisance
Trial Endeavor, The Nuisance, Chiggalicious
drum and bassalternative rockindie
The Viper Room
INDIE DJ NIGHT WITH DJ BOOTLEG
DJ Bootleg
indierockelectronic
Transplants Brewing Company
LAST NITE: THE STROKES DANCE PARTY
Colin Johnson
indie rockpost-punkdance-punk
The Moroccan Lounge
Music of The Strokes - A Tribute by Juicebox
Juicebox
indie rockgarage rocktribute
The Venice West
SUN 16 AUG
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
65
danceability
50
valence
55
grit
55
organicness
85
commerciality
45
tempo
52
vocality
85
About Indie Rock
Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. The instrumentation typically centers on a standard rock quartet of electric guitars, bass, and drums, though it frequently incorporates synthesizers and unconventional acoustic textures. Rhythms are generally steady and mid-tempo, featuring jangly guitar arpeggios or gritty distortion that creates a soundscape ranging from introspective and melancholic to energetic and raw. This genre acts as a bridge between post-punk and alternative rock, emphasizing artistic authenticity and creative freedom over the polished production standards of commercial pop-oriented music.
Also known as: Independent Rock
Parent genre:Rock
Indie Rock events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Indie Rock music?
- Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. The instrumentation typically centers on a standard rock quartet of electric guitars, bass, and drums, though it frequently incorporates synthesizers and unconventional acoustic textures. Rhythms are generally steady and mid-tempo, featuring jangly guitar arpeggios or gritty distortion that creates a soundsca…
- What Indie Rock events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Indie Rock events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Indie Rock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Indie Rock music?
- Indie Rock music scores high on organicness (85%), vocality (85%), energy (65%), and lower on danceability (50%), commerciality (45%). These qualities shape the typical Indie Rock sound at live events and club nights.
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