Indie music has always borrowed from what came before, but today’s artists are facing growing questions about when inspiration becomes imitation. The emergence of labels such as “indie poo” reflects a wider debate around authenticity: audiences may accept familiar guitars, accents and nostalgic influences, but they increasingly want artists to bring enough personality, perspective and creativity to make those influences feel genuinely their own. Broad Trend — Indie Authentici

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