Chapter 1
Equinox balance and indie harmonies
Chapter 2
Fading light and the melancholy of lo-fi
Chapter 3
Global equinoxes and opposite indie hemispheres
YOUR GOAL
Master of Equinox and indie rock
Ch 3 · Global equinoxes and opposite indie hemispheres
sonia Equinox Indie Hemispheres
While we spin slow records in the autumn gray, Southern indie stages start to warm and play.
sonia Iceland's dramatic post-equinox darkness inspired the sweeping, atmospheric soundscapes of post-rock music.
sonia Southern hemisphere bands celebrate the September spring equinox with bright, jangly guitar tones that mimic blooming nature.
Fun Fact
Spring in September: While North Americans listen to cozy autumn indie in September, Australians are heading to outdoor spring music festivals to celebrate warmer weather.
Glossary
hemisphere (noun)
A half of the earth, usually as divided into northern and southern halves by the equator. The September equinox triggers spring in the southern hemisphere while northern indie artists prepare for autumn.
A half of the earth, usually as divided into northern and southern halves by the equator. The September equinox triggers spring in the southern hemisphere while northern indie artists prepare for autumn.
Quiz
Why does Iceland experience a much faster loss of daylight after the September equinox compared to countries near the equator?
Quiz
In which South American country is the famous Primavera Fauna alternative music festival held?
Quiz
Which famous Icelandic post-rock band is known for using a cello bow on an electric guitar to create atmospheric sounds?
Quiz
What guitar style, characterized by bright, ringing chords, is highly associated with Southern Hemisphere spring indie bands?
Quiz
Which Australian city, home to indie legends The Go-Betweens, is famous for its sunny, jangly guitar pop?
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Which Australian indie singer-songwriter is famous for her deadpan delivery and the song 'Avant Gardener'?
Quiz
What astronomical line does the Sun cross directly during both the March and September equinoxes?