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The Best Indie Artists of All Time, Ranked

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Snapshot from July 26, 2026 · updates as fans vote

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  1. 1
    Vampire Weekend
    Indie2000s
    10–4
    win–loss
  2. 2
    The Smiths
    Indie1980s
    5–2
    win–loss
  3. 3
    Joy Division
    Indie1980s
    4–3
    win–loss
  4. 4
    The National
    Indie2000s
    4–3
    win–loss
  5. 5
    Arcade Fire
    Indie2000s
    3–3
    win–loss
  6. 6
    Bon Iver
    Indie2000s
    3–3
    win–loss
  7. 7
    Phoebe Bridgers
    Indie2010s
    2–5
    win–loss
  8. 8
    FKA twigs
    Indie2010s
    1–4
    win–loss
  9. 9
    Lana Del Rey
    Indie2010s
    1–6
    win–loss

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