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As we approach the end of 2009, it’s time for us to look back at the decade that was. While a decade is in the midst of occurring, you’ll never really know how it was defined. As far as music is concerned, it’s clear that this decade was defined by indie rock.

Looking back at the’90s, the alternative rock era began to lose steam at the end of the decade. In fact, it may have very well morphed into the indie movement, as many alternative fans most likely began to show an interest in indie rock as they grew tiresome of the alternative scene.

Bands like The Strokes, Wilco, The White Stripes, and many others quickly made a footprint in the music scene as the decade began. Their lack of regard for a mainstream sound was welcomed by music critics and fans alike.

Many might define indie rock as the presence of a band that’s not signed to a major label, but the definition has surely evolved. Take, for instance, bands like My Morning Jacket. While currently signed with a major label, people would still refer to them as an indie rock band.

Maybe it just has to do with the creativity and the lack of regard for producing music that was made for radios and top 40 playlists.

Seeing as how things look as the decade comes to an end, there’s no reason to believe that indie rock won’t continue to be the preferred music genre of many music fans. There’s no letting up at this point as bands continue to explore new ways to express themselves.

This is a great thing for music fans, as the wide variety of creative music is really a pleasure to all with an interest in music. It should be interesting to see where things continue to go from here as they evolve.

Just as classic rock made a deep footprint in the’60s and the’70s, indie rock may very well define the next decade too.

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