Indie Music Quiz: 45 Questions and Answers about Indie Music

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Round 1: Easy Indie Music Trivia Questions

1. Which band released the songs ‘Little Lion Man’ and ‘I will wait’?
2. Which country are the Death Cab for Cutie from?
3. Which band sang ‘Chasing Car’?
4. “Coming out of my cage, And I’ve been doing just fine, Gotta gotta be down” is the opening lyric from what song?
5. Who sang ‘I Predict a Riot’?
6. What does indie stand for?
7. What band is Pete Doherty the co-frontman of?
8. Which indie rock band has the same name than an Australian animal?
9. Which band sang ‘Where is my mind?’?
10. “So if you’re lonely, you know I’m here waiting for you” is the opening line of which song?

Round 1: Easy Indie Music Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which band released the songs ‘Little Lion Man’ and ‘I will wait’? Mumford and Sons
2. Which country are the Death Cab for Cutie from? USA
3. Which band sang ‘Chasing Car’? Snow Patrol
4. “Coming out of my cage, And I’ve been doing just fine, Gotta gotta be down” is the opening lyric from what song? Mr. Brightside by The Killers
5. Who sang ‘I Predict a Riot’? Kaiser Chiefs
6. What does indie stand for? Independent
7. What band is Pete Doherty the co-frontman of? The Libertines
8. Which indie rock band has the same name than an Australian animal? The Wombats
9. Which band sang ‘Where is my mind?’? Pixies
10. “So if you’re lonely, you know I’m here waiting for you” is the opening line of which song? Take me Out by Franz Ferdinand

Round 2: Indie Music Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which city were the Arctic Monkeys formed?
   1. Manchester
   2. London
   3. Glasgow
   4. Sheffield
2. Who was the only constant member of ‘The Shins’?
   1. James Mercer
   2. Patti King
   3. Jon Sortland
   4. Jessica Dobson
3. In which city were the Strokes formed?
   1. Los Angeles
   2. Las Vegas
   3. Miami
   4. New York City
4. Which of the following is not a song from The Postal Service?
   1. Nothing Better
   2. The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
   3. Such Great Heights
   4. Ruby
5. Which members of Oasis are brothers?
   1. Liam and Paul
   2. Tony and Paul
   3. Liam and Noel
   4. Tony and Noel
6. During which decade did the movement Britpop start?
   1. 70s
   2. 80s
   3. 90s
   4. 2000s
7. What type of music are the Bluetones known for?
   1. Country
   2. Pop
   3. Folk
   4. Rock
8. Which country is Lorde from?
   1. Australia
   2. Scotland
   3. Ireland
   4. New Zealand
9. Which of the following is not a member of the Kooks?
   1. Luke Pritchard
   2. Hugh Harris
   3. Alexis Nunez
   4. Eliie Rowsell
10. She & Him is an indie band that includes an actress famous for playing in which TV show?
    1. Big Bang Theory
    2. New Girl
    3. Desperate Housewives
    4. How I met your mother

Round 2: Indie Music Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. In which city were the Arctic Monkeys formed? Sheffield
2. Who was the only constant member of ‘The Shins’? James Mercer
3. In which city were the Strokes formed? New York City
4. Which of the following is not a song from The Postal Service? Ruby
5. Which members of Oasis are brothers? Liam and Noel
6. During which decade did the movement Britpop start? 90s
7. What type of music are the Bluetones known for? Rock
8. Which country is Lorde from? New Zealand
9. Which of the following is not a member of the Kooks? Ellie Rowsell
10. She & Him is an indie band that includes an actress famous for playing in which TV show? New Girl

Round 3: Medium Indie Music Trivia Questions

1. Which group consists of Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O’Malley, and Matt Helders?
2. What was Florence and the Machine’s debut album?
3. Which band consists of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien and Philip Selway?
4. In which country was the lead vocalist and guitarist of Foals, Yannis Philippakis, born?
5. Which album was the song ‘Seven Nation Army’ by the White Stripes from?
6. Which fruit-themed band was formed in Limerick, Ireland, in 1989?
7. Which two bands were involved in the The Battle of Britpop?
8. Which band has the same name as an international police organisation?
9. Which band released an album named ‘Oracular Spectacular’ in 2007?
10. Which Pulp song was No.1 anthem of the Britpop era?

Round 3: Medium Indie Music Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which group consists of Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O’Malley, and Matt Helders? Arctic Monkeys
2. What was Florence and the Machine’s debut album? Lungs
3. Which band consists of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien and Philip Selway? Radiohead
4. In which country was the lead vocalist and guitarist of Foals, Yannis Philippakis, born? Greece
5. Which album was the song ‘Seven Nation Army’ by the White Stripes from? Elephant
6. Which fruit-themed band was formed in Limerick, Ireland, in 1989? The Cranberries
7. Which two bands were involved in the The Battle of Britpop? Oasis and Blur
8. Which band has the same name as an international police organisation? Interpol
9. Which band released an album named ‘Oracular Spectacular’ in 2007? MGMT
10. Which Pulp song was No.1 anthem of the Britpop era? Common People

Round 4: Hard Indie Music Trivia Questions

1. Which band is Isaac Brock the lead singer of?
2. What instrument did Johnny Marr play for The Smiths?
3. In which US city was Kings of Leon formed?
4. Which country is Arcade Fire from?
5. Which band released a song named ‘Piazza, New York Catcher’?

Round 4: Hard Indie Music Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which band is Isaac Brock the lead singer of? Modest Mouse
2. What instrument did Johnny Marr play for The Smiths? Guitar
3. In which US city was Kings of Leon formed? Nashville
4. Which country is Arcade Fire from? Canada
5. Which band released a song named ‘Piazza, New York Catcher’? Belle and Sebastian

Round 5: Indie Music Lyrics Quiz Questions (Name the song and artist)

1. “I’ve never seen a diamond in the flesh, I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies”
2. “Happiness hit her like a train on a track, Coming towards her stuck still no turning back”
3. “Have you got colour in your cheeks?”
4. “You sit there in your heartache, Waiting on some beautiful boy to, To save you from your old ways”
5. “In your head, in your head they are crying, In your head, in your head”
6. “They’re gonna rip it off, Taking their time right behind my back, And I’m talking to myself at night”
7. “I’m not saying it was your fault, Although you could have done more”
8. “Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you”
9. “You were a child, crawling on your knees toward it, Making momma so proud, But your voice is too loud”
10. “I walked across an empty land, I knew the pathway like the back of my hand”

Round 5: Indie Music Lyrics Quiz Questions and Answers (Name the song and artist)

1. “I’ve never seen a diamond in the flesh, I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies” Royals by Lorde
2. “Happiness hit her like a train on a track, Coming towards her stuck still no turning back” Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machine
3. “Have you got colour in your cheeks?” Do I wanna Know? By Arctic Monkey
4. “You sit there in your heartache, Waiting on some beautiful boy to, To save you from your old ways” When you were young by The Killers
5. “In your head, in your head they are crying, In your head, in your head” Zombie by the Cranberries
6. “They’re gonna rip it off, Taking their time right behind my back, And I’m talking to myself at night” Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
7. “I’m not saying it was your fault, Although you could have done more” Naïve by The Kooks
8. “Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you” Wonderwall by Oasis
9. “You were a child, crawling on your knees toward it, Making momma so proud, But your voice is too loud” Kids by MGMT
10. “I walked across an empty land, I knew the pathway like the back of my hand” Somewhere only we know by Keane

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