Twenty-five years ago, The Strokes released their debut album, Is This It. Here’s a look back at this iconic record, a quarter of a century later.

Whether you’re locked into a 10-year relationship or need a soundtrack to feed the fantasies of your latest crush, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best love songs the indie world has to offer, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

If Valentine’s Day is your least favorite holiday, this one’s for you.

From rising acts to decade-long genre staples, here’s a non-exhaustive list of bands to keep an eye on this year.

As 2016 makes a comeback, so do the songs that defined it. Here are a few tracks that might unlock some memories, plus recent releases that would feel right at home in 2016.

Take a listen down memory lane in honor of a decade since the cultural phenom that was 2016.

Get ready to cross the great divide, ricochet off the walls and hit the discotheque in 2026.

Get your year off to a rocking start with some music resolutions that will set the right tone for 2026.

Grab your favorite pair of headphones and explore six underrated indie and rock albums from the 2020s so far.

While music flips us upside down into the cursed town of Hawkins, its power also manifests as a weapon to defeat evil and embrace what makes each of us a superhero in our own right.

Here are some of the best performances from triple j’s Like A Version program this year.

Sick of the same, tired holiday music blasting through the supermarket speakers or your mom’s Alexa while she’s getting the ham ready for Christmas dinner? This playlist is sure to push Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman into the pit, blending alt-rock, pop-punk, and emo takes on the season.

Now that we’re done looking back on this year’s highlights, it’s time to ask: What does the music world have in store for 2026?

When your children ask what you were listening to in 2025, these indie artists will probably leave your lips.

‘Tis the season for Phoebe Bridgers and Joni Mitchell. Lean into Christmastime moodiness with this collection of indie holiday tracks.

Here are the biggest and best tracks of 2025, picked by the staff at Off the Record.

In 2025 we bled, got killed, and learned how to love.

Off the Record’s 2025 recap continues with picks from the year of the rock star.

They may be a decade in, but this was truly the year of Post Animal.

From the best of grunge rock to up-and-coming alt-pop acts, take a look at Off the Record’s picks for best alternative songs of 2025.

These are some of our favorite snapshots from the year and the stories behind them — the reasons that make it all worth it.

We’re kicking off OTR’s annual music recap with an homage to the music industry’s favorite contentious genre classification: indie songs.

For all you cinephiles, the Off the Record staff has compiled a list of albums we’re recommending based on your favorite movies.

Looking for the perfect soundtrack to autumn? Here’s a mix of classic and niche albums that define fall listening.