Newcastle Indie

Newcastle Indie is a genre of music that originated in Newcastle, England in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by its upbeat, guitar-driven sound, often featuring jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and catchy melodies. It is heavily influenced by the indie rock and post-punk scenes of the time, as well as the local music scene in Newcastle. It is often seen as a precursor to the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s. Artists associated with the genre include The Futureheads, Maxïmo Park, and The Cribs.