Indie music and the Independent record labels that turned the music industry on its head in the 1980s with their sound and attitude still remains a huge influence today.
These independent labels were run by people with an unorthodox approach to business and a singular vision, that challenged the conventions of the record industry at the time; and who, in the aftermath of punk, embraced a DIY ethos that allowed them to build brands alongside the corporate giants.
Labels like Factory, Rough Trade & Mute broke into and sustained a position in the mainstream market signing bands such as The Smiths, Orange Juice & New Order, whose unhindered musical experimentation connected with a wide audience.
Today the independent record labels continue to play their part, Adele’s ‘21’, one of the best ever selling albums was released by independent XL.
We are proud to have such a fantastic selection of indie images within out fine art print collection.r
New Order relaxing in a hotel room near Kings Cross, London in 1984
This photo was taken prior to the release of their first single, Five Minutes with Arctic Monkeys on their own 'Bang Bang' label.
Ian Curtis of Joy Division performing at the Paradiso, Amsterdam in January 1980 wearing his famous 'The Sound and the Fury' t-shirt.
The image of The Smiths outside Salford Lads' Club that graces the inner sleeve of their classic album The Queen is Dead
This was the second day of a 2-day press shoot for the release of Be Here Now. It was the day Tony Blair became Prime Minister
Jarvis Cocker mimicking the poster artwork for the film 'Kes' on an NME shoot
The White Stripes before their gig at an amphitheatre in Berkeley, San Francisco in September 2004.
At the time of shooting this assignment,, Blur were one of many 'indie' bands. Little did we know how successful they would be."
Morrissey wields a protestor’s placard bearing the title of The Smiths anarchic ‘Queen is Dead’ tour and album in Manchester,1986
Primal Scream performing at the opening of the new Marquee Club in Islington
Early in October 1996 fans found out that Oasis were recording in Abbey Road, and the graffiti outside started showing Oasis content
Primal Scream performing live onstage at the Brixton Academy in October 2004
Florence Welch performing onstage at the Latitude Festival in July 2010
"Pete at his flat in Farringdon, while I was photographing him he wrote Forever on the wall, which added poignancy to the shot."
Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine rehearsing at the John Henry Studios, London in October 2007
Johnny Marr playing his Rickenbacker guitar at the 'Jobs for A Change' Festival at Jubilee Gardens, London in June 1984
Sergio Pizzorno & Tom Meighan from Kasabian in Chalk Farm, London in August 2004
Stone Roses photographed in Manchester in 1989 just before the release of their debut album, The Stone Roses.
Liam wearing the famous brown check coat that never seemed to come off during the tour and watching the sound-check intently as was his way.
Oasis were supporting U2 in America. I think this is one of the best live images I've ever taken.
Johnny Borrell from Razorlight in his first ever press picture in Brick Lane, London in February 2000.
Liam downs a pint while Noel watches and waits. That sums up their working relationship!
Johnny Marr had given Noel one of his guitars in the early days when he was broke. Now he was able to buy any guitar that took his fancy
Morrissey performing at the GLC's 'Jobs for a Change' Festival on London's South Bank
Taken at a full lighting and sound dress rehearsal. Liam is sitting cross-legged on the floor listening intently to his favourite band
Part of a cover shoot for Q Magazine shot backstage at The Point Dublin in March 1996 before the gig.
Iconic Strangeways Road sign from the back of the ‘Strangeways, Here We Come’ album shot in 1987.
"I love to shoot musicians in hotel rooms, bland furniture, bland pictures on the wall - so much part of the lifestyle of a rock musician."
This was taken on the first Oasis American tour. Twin benches on the boardwalk were ideal for this back-to-back portrait of the brothers
Terrible vibes between Noel and Liam produced a wonderful set of pictures. Taken in Paris in November 1995.
"To wear your woman's white cable knit sweater in front of a crowd of 125,000 takes some guts but Liam wore it with a swagger" Noel said
Rehearsals at the Music Bank, a regular haunt, would see Liam take pleasure in giving his famous two finger salute to trains speeding past
George Martin was involved in the making of a TV documentary about Air Studios while Oasis were recording there
Limited edition screen print of a mugshot of Prince created by artist David Studwell
Relaxing backstage at Abbey Road Studios during the recording of debut album 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'
Contact sheet of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers photographed at Hyde Park, London in 1991
Led Zeppelin performing at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 1977.
Jeff Beck is one of rock’s most respected and dynamic instrumentalists. He is widely regarded as a “guitarist’s guitarist”.
Queen are a British rock band credited with making significant contributions to such genres as hard rock & heavy metal, among others.
Oasis was an English rock music band formed in Manchester in 1991, to date the band has sold over 70 million records worldwide.
David Bowie was a leading figure in popular music for over five decades & regarded by critics & musicians as a true innovator.
Here are the very latest prints we have added to our collection. We hope you love them as much as we do.
During his 30 year career Jake Chessum has shot defining images of musicians such as Amy Winehouse, Jay Z, The Beastie Boys & David Bowie.
Our contact sheet print collection is a rare opportunity to look back at the hidden moments surrounding some of rocks most iconic images.
Jill Furmanovsky is one of the greatest ever rock & roll photographers with a huge archive of iconic shots of the world's best music artists
