not belonging or affiliated to a major record or film company

the best films this year have been the indie thrillers

indie labels

characteristic of a deliberately unpolished or uncommercial style of music played by rock or pop groups not affiliated to a major record company

the indie band are set to release their first album in six years

she uses acoustic guitar to showcase her alternative indie sound

the indie rock scene

a rock or pop group, record label, or film company that is not affiliated to a major record or film company

this development fund will support indies with their plans

a genre of deliberately unpolished or uncommercial rock or pop music associated with groups not affiliated to a major record company

I love listening to indie