1
: one that is independent
especially
: an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie
adjective
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In 2024, Israeli indie Armoza Formats left ITV Studios after founder Avi Armoza bought his label back.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The film’s score was composed by Inéz and Demian Kappenstein, the duo behind German electronic-indie act Ätna.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Earlier in the event, Warner Bros. announced a new indie studio: Warner Bros. Clockwork.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The singer-songwriter claims the idea came from somebody at Island Records, his current major-label home after a first act filled with indies.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The film’s score was composed by Inéz and Demian Kappenstein, the duo behind German electronic-indie act Ätna.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Earlier in the event, Warner Bros. announced a new indie studio: Warner Bros. Clockwork.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The singer-songwriter claims the idea came from somebody at Island Records, his current major-label home after a first act filled with indies.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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