If you like a band or musician, but everyone else thinks they are bad or weird, then you should stand up for your views. Don’t watch reality TV or get involved with celebrity gossip. Concentrate on other things like finding new music or watching movies from independent filmmakers.

Posers will often ridicule other people who don’t conform to their belief systems. This is not being indie. You don’t have to like everyone, but you need to give everyone a chance. Allow people time to show you that they are good people.

Indie bands like Modest Mouse have changed the sound of their music over the past two decades.

Other indie labels include Father/Daughter Records, Orchid Tapes, and Double Double Whammy. [4] X Research source There are indie bands and musicians in every genre of music, including hip-hop, rock, folk, and even classical. Don’t listen to top 10 lists or watch MTV, as these are the most popular artists in the world.

Some popular indie films include Pulp Fiction, American Beauty, and Thirteen. [7] X Research source

Indie artists and designers are also not likely to paid by a large corporation, and make their money by selling their art directly to a collector or gallery. [8] X Research source

Some indie people prefer to wear black, similar to musicians in the 1980’s like The Cure and The Banshees. [9] X Research source Wear t-shirts with your favorite indie bands. Avoid brands like Hollister, Banana Republic, Abercrombie and Fitch and Aeropostale.

Sometimes going to a thrift store and buying clothes from a decade ago can help you achieve your indie style. A common style for indie guys is to grow out their beard. [10] X Research source

Copy styles from classic indie artists like Bob Dylan, Gregory Isaacs, Johnny Cash, and Andre 3000. [11] X Research source

Ray Ban Wayfarers are common sunglasses for indie guys. [12] X Research source

Some popular indie venues in New York City include The Silent Barn, Secret Project Robot, and the Palisades. [13] X Research source Find venues in your town that host local musicians regularly.

Festival tickets and fees can sometimes cost you thousands of dollars. Make sure to save up before going to them. Outdoor festivals can sometimes go on for days, so make sure you’re prepared to rough it outside.

Some good indie coffee shops across America include, Boxcar Coffee Roasters in Denver, Toby’s Estate Coffee in Brooklyn NY, and Blue Bottle Coffee in San Francisco. [15] X Research source

Make it a point to introduce yourself to people of both genders. If you find someone pretentious or annoying, you don’t have to be their friend.

Some indie film festivals include the Cannes Film Festival, New York Independent Film Festival, LA Indie Film Fest, and the Sundance Film Festival. [16] X Research source