Mic Check: The Roots of Indie

Nina Jorge and Maren Wiley

January 6, 2026

Hosted by: Nina Jorge & Maren Wiley

Edited by: Safiya Azam

As the genre of Indie music evolves over the years, various people have formed different interpretations on the definition of indie. In this episode of Mic Check, The Sidekick staff designers Nina Jorge and Maren Wiley discuss how the label of independent music has developed into something different from its original meaning.

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About the Contributors

Nina Jorge, Staff Designer

Nina Jorge is a sophomore and first year designer for The Sidekick. She joined the program to learn something new and expand her skills with design. Outside of school, she can be found playing bass, crafting, or decorating her room. She loves listening to music, spending time with friends and family, and exploring new places. Nina is also a part of School of Rock, Technical Theatre, and Music for Medicine. You can contact Nina at [email protected] or on Instagram, @n1naa_jj.

Maren Wiley, Staff Writer

Maren Wiley is a sophomore and a first year designer for The Sidekick. Maren joined the program to expand her knowledge of different design programs, as well as improve her social skills. She is so excited to be a part of the staff this year. After school hours, Maren spends a lot of time at Sushi Sakana, playing guitar, or riding her bike around town. She is a part of School of Rock Coppell playing music in a band, and loves discovering new genres. You can contact Maren through [email protected]

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Mic Check: The Roots of Indie

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