The Canadian independent music scene has been active for some decades, with significant growth occurring in the mid-1970s.

Tucson has a small but committed independent music scene, nearly all of which is concentrated in the city's downtown area.

It is also used to show support for the independent music scene.

Bard has a strong independent music scene considering its isolation and size.

The band came to the attention of the Australian independent music scene and inner city circuit.

He has been an important force in the contemporary independent music scene for over 15 years.

Gig posters are a part of the independent music scene.

Newsom's work has become prominent on the independent music scene.

Eagle*Seagull gained considerable attention in the independent music scene for their first self-titled release.

Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s.