Oh come on are you really going to play this game?

Do you think all “indie films” come from independent filmmakers/tiny studios with no big connections?

Do you think all “indie rock” only comes from independent bands without studio deals?

Indie absolutely connotes either the above or a style/genre. Everyone knows this. It’s a very flexible term that can vary from person to person. It’s a “vibe,” it’s classic “I know it when I see it.”