The 90s indie music scene was a thrilling mix of grunge, punk, alternative, and Britpop, shaping the decade’s cultural identity. From Nirvana’s raw intensity to Green Day’s punk energy, and the melodic charm of Britpop icons like, Oasis and Blur, here’s a selection of 40 iconic indie tracks from that transformative era: There are so many more to choose from, what a decade!!!
Grunge and Alternative:
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Nirvana
- “Come as You Are” – Nirvana
- “Black Hole Sun” – Soundgarden
- “Alive” – Pearl Jam
- “Today” – Smashing Pumpkins
- “Plush” – Stone Temple Pilots
- “No Rain” – Blind Melon
- “Glycerine” – Bush
Punk and Ska Influences:
- “Basket Case” – Green Day
- “Time Bomb” – Rancid
- “The Impression That I Get” – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
- “Ruby Soho” – Rancid
U.S. Indie Rock:
- “Two Princes” – Spin Doctors
- “Loser” – Beck
- “1979” – Smashing Pumpkins
- “Scar Tissue” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
- “Under the Bridge” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
- “Buddy Holly” – Weezer
- “Flagpole Sitta” – Harvey Danger
Britpop Explosion:
- “Wonderwall” – Oasis
- “Don’t Look Back in Anger” – Oasis
- “Parklife” – Blur
- “Common People” – Pulp
- “Bittersweet Symphony” – The Verve
- “The Drugs Don’t Work” – The Verve
- “Girl From Mars” – Ash
- “Alright” – Supergrass
- “Staying Out For The Summer” – Dodgy
- “The Changingman” – Paul Weller
Post-Britpop and Beyond:
- “A Design for Life” – Manic Street Preachers
- “Sit Down” – James
- “Something Changed” – Pulp
- “Disco 2000” – Pulp
International Indie Icons:
- “Friday I’m in Love” – The Cure
- “Creep” – Radiohead
- “Just” – Radiohead
Indie Legends from Across the Pond:
- “Mr. Jones” – Counting Crows
- “Name” – Goo Goo Dolls
- “Runaway Train” – Soul Asylum
- “Iris” – Goo Goo Dolls
And of course, my bonus track- Give It Away – Red Hot Chili Peppers
This list showcases the diversity of 90s indie music, blending introspective lyrics with high-energy performances that defined a generation. For any 90s-themed event or wedding, this era’s playlist is guaranteed to resonate!
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