1. relating to or denoting popular music produced independently from major commercial record companies
Usage: informal
2. relating to or denoting films made outside the major film studio system
Usage: informal

1. a pop group, record label, or film company that is independent of the major commercial companies
Usage: informal

Examples

• She loves indie rock bands that most people haven’t heard of.
• The indie film won several awards at the festival.
• Many indie artists struggle to get radio airplay.
• He started his own indie record label last year.
• The indie game developer created a surprise hit.
• Indie bookstores often have more unique selections than chains.
• The band signed with a small indie rather than a major label.