C86 is a subgenre of indie rock that originated in the UK in the mid-1980s. It is characterized by its jangly, lo-fi sound, often featuring prominent use of guitars and keyboards. The genre is named after a compilation album released by the British music magazine NME in 1986, which featured a selection of bands that were part of the emerging indie scene at the time. C86 bands often drew influence from punk and post-punk, as well as the 1960s British Invasion and psychedelic rock. Common lyrical themes include teenage angst, love, and nostalgia.
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