Indie Rock

STARTING OFF RIGHT: ARTIST JEREMY FISHERI'm sure that Jeremy Fisher has heard many a comparison to great artists of the past. The one that springs to mind the most easily is probably Simon & Garfunkel. This being said, that pair was never this upbeat. He's also somewhat a troubadour like Dylan, but isn't that the requisite comparison? These types of comparisons and similarities come easy when there's such strong evidence of talent. Fisher released the "Goodbye Blue Monday" album last September and it's been a steady drive forward for him ever since.There's the brand new video for the single Cigarette that is just emerging now. It's not an endorsement of nicotine, but rather a tale involving romance, a kind of dependence, infatuation and surrender. This one has it all. Here's the amazi

Hey ATOMIC fans. Here's my first post since last December. I'm starting to get a little itch to get back and rock out with you on this blog. I recorded this jam the other day when I was getting back to some of my Indie Rock roots. What I mean is just playing experimental but melodic guitar. Kind of like with a creative edge. I don't know if you'll dig it or not. Can't put my finger on what it sounds like or what bands influenced it, so I just called it "Indie Rock Roots." Play mp3

Every time I listen to these songs my mood gets better and better. If you have a pulse, they will have the same effect on you. Don’t believe me? There’s only on way to find out, press play now. Click Button To Play | Right-Click To Download Here are songs heard on this podcast and a link to the [...]

I found this list compilation from OMG Lists! and have to say I found it refreshing and agreed with majority of the list. Every one knows Beyonce is hot, Rihanna is hot, Gwen, Jessica Simpson, ect. But, I think it is about time to acknowledge new pretty faces of the less mainstream scene.8- Joanna NewsomWhen most people think of musical instruments, they tend to envision things like guitars, drums and pianos. But not a lot of people will think of the harp. Pay some attention to the beautiful Joanna Newsom, however, and the harp will suddenly look a whole lot more enticing. The lovely Ms. Newsom owns a fragile sounding voice that still somehow manages to convey a sense of strength; she's ridiculously easy on the eyes as well.7- Kori GardnerThe only thing that could potentially keep Kori Gar

Luogo comune n.1: avere una bassista femmina. Luogo comune n.2: se oltre ad essere femmina è pure giapponese e gli altri membri del gruppo non lo sono, la credibilità indie-pendente raggiunge valori vertiginosi. Gli Enon possono mettere la crocetta su entrambi i luoghi comuni ma non sono un gruppo di merda. Non fanno solo filastrocche carine come quella del video (vedi qui), non per niente il loro leader è tale John Schmersal che si è fatto le ossa in un gruppo che spaccava negli anni 90, i Brainiac, probabilmente i primi ad usare le tastierine di plastica in un'epoca in cui nell'indie rock andava di moda la formazione solo chitarre e se non avevi solo chitarre eri un ricchione. Dopo aver contribuito a sdoganare la tastiera presso il pubblico eterosessuale (escludendo il modello a tracolla), Schmersal fonda gli Enon, che non sarà un gruppo di importanza fondamentale ma, fregandosene di stili e tendenze, scrive canzoni che ti prendono all'amo, trasformandoti in un boccalone. Sta

Según la revista Blender, en el mes de Diciembre nos saldrá con esta lista: 100 The Shaggs - Philosophy Of The World99 Dream Syndicate - The Days Of Wine And Roses98 Palace Music - Viva Last Blues97 The Mekons - Rock ‘N’ Roll96 TV On The Radio - Return To Cookie Mountain95 The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency & I94 Half Japanese - Greatest Hits93 Big Black - Atomizer92 Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables91 The Chills - Kaleidoscope World90 Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam 89 Art Brut - Bang Bang Rock & Roll88 Daniel Johnston - Yip/Jump Music87 Wolf Parade - Apologies To The Queen Mary86 Flipper - Album - Generic Flipper85 The Clean - Anthology84 Beat Happening - You Turn Me On83 The Misfits - Walk Among Us82 The Embarrassment - Heyday 1979-8381 The Vaselines - The Way Of The Vaselines80 Feist - The Reminder79 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah78 The 13th Floor Elevators - The Psychedelic Sounds Of The 13th Floor Elevators77 Arctic Monkeys -

Sasha Frere-Jones recently laid into the indie rock genre for turning its back on musical miscegenation, the often immoral borrowings of black culture by white musicians that gave rock and roll its original, signature sound. On the current music made popular by Wilco and The Decemberists among others: How did rhythm come to be discounted in an art form that was born as a celebration of rhythm’s possibilities? Where is the impulse to reach out to an audience—to entertain? I can imagine James Brown writing dull material. I can even imagine the Meters wearing out their fans by playing a little too long. But I can’t imagine any of these musicians retreating inward and settling for the lassitude and monotony that so many indie acts seem to confuse with authenticity and significance. I agree with him. I don’t like indie rock, and its lack of life and syncopation certainly is one of the reasons, among others. Sasha thinks that the current indie rock phenomenon has diverged from th

CAMBRIDGE, England - With a run of successful concert tours, albums and singles, the U.K.'s super hot Editors are making plenty of positive waves in the music world. So what's up with the crap... Check the website for more links, updates, photos and more!

Ready for the Show? Ask yourself twice. The latest indie rockers in all of New York City is Blonde Acid Cult - a young, irreverent bunch of musicians setting up tour dates now. The band has made an early name for themselves in New York. I caught them - and man, did they ever rock out! - during their only Boston area show. There is no way readers on the left coast have heard of them before - until now.Incredible live!EXCLUSIVE TRACK - WORLD PREMIEREBlonde Acid Cult - Shake It LooseBlonde Acid Cult is Michael, Sonny, Marcus, Dammo and Phil.NOVEMBER CALENDARNov 15 2007 - PARTY @ 205 - NEW YORK CITYNov 16 2007 - TBA - BOSTONNov 17 2007 - LOFT RAVE W/MORGAN LOUIS - PROVIDENCE- BLONDE ACID CULT - myspace page

School of Fish were started as an acoustic duo in Los Angeles. The pair of Josh Clayton-Felt and Michael Ward were signed to a record deal by Capitol Records in 1990. They appeared together through the region and would later add bass and drums - which helped nail down their trademark sound in time for the band's 1991 release of their self-entitled album. School of FIsh reached as high as #6 on the U.S. charts with the cogent track "Three Strange Days" which some indie rock radio stations still play today. The band followed up the album with a less successful record, "Human Cannonball" and the band ultimately split up. The track that made them famous was a true snapshot of the band and the time.Remembering School of FishDebut Album 1991School Of Fish - Three Strange DaysSchool of Fish signer Josh Clayton-FeltAftermath: Josh Clayton-Felt went on to have a considerable measure of commercial success as a solo artist. He released three solo records; "Inarticulate Nature Boy" (1995), "Felt

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2007 – Artist Line-Ups, Reports, Photos, Streaming Music, Live Performances from many of today's greatest independent music artists and groups. See the official Glastonbury... Check the website for more links, updates, photos and more!

It's a gray and rainy day here in Chicago and here is a little mix that I think fits the mood perfectly. MP3 | TV On The Radio - I Was A Lover Return From Cookie MountainMP3 | The Eternals - Astra 3B Heavy InternationalMP3 | Aloha - Ice Storming Some EchoesMP3 | The Rapture - Callin Me Pieces Of The People We LoveMP3 | Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Satan Said Dance Some Loud ThunderMP3 | The Jai-Alai Savant - The Low Frequent Sea Flight Of The Bass DelegateFind more music from The Hype Machine

"Now there are a few ways you can give in to musical obsession. You can give insuddenly and briefly – such as when, over a course of a few weeks or months, youfind yourself hooked on a particular album (especially a debut album or abreakout album) and start talking up the artist to everyone you know; but then,after seeing a boring live performance or hearing someone you don't respect gushabout the music, you just as suddenly denounce the artist as being annoying orunoriginal.Or you can give in sporadically. This might happen if you aredealing unfamiliar real-world concerns, such as a new job or mouth to feed, whenyou have neither the time nor the energy to satisfy the rigors of a full-blownobsession; it might also be that your passion peaked years ago and is only atthe edges of your synapses now. But the mania is merely in remission, it isstill there, waiting to flare up: a release of a new bootleg, an anniversary ofa hero's death, a reunion tour, a simpatico comment by a bartender

Distributor ADA and top indie labels are teaming to create a series of compilations modeled after the very successful "NOW That's What I Call Music" series. However, sources tell Billboard.com the series is "still in the super-early discussion phase," particularly regarding other labels that may opt to release one of the albums in the future.According to Entertainment Weekly, Vice Records, which declined comment to Billboard.com, will release volume one, being eyed for July. No formal deal is in place but "Matador has expressed interest in putting out volume two, and Sub Pop has shown interest in volume three," according to EW.A Sub Pop source says the label was asked by ADA for permission to include a Shins song on the compilation, which it granted. But any discussion of Sub Pop releasing one of the albums down the road is "putting the cart before the horse," the source says.According to the report, the yet-untitled series will feature artists such as Bloc Party, the Shins, Bright Ey

Meet Josh Forbes, Los Angeles filmmaker. Josh directs music videos for independent music artists.He is one-half of the force behind the Winch and Pulley production Co.COLD WAR KIDSHAIR DOWN videoRyan (RSL): Wow. That's a tremendous video! How did you get involved with the Cold War Kids?Josh Forbes: Thanks. I went to college for a couple years with Matt Maust (the bassist and graphic design guru for the band). We were never really friends, and to be honest he kind of scared me. He was super punk rock. MM: CWK Bassist, Graphic Artist, Intimidator. Carl Ernst photo for the Cold War Kids webpageJF: I was friends with Matt's older brother Dave, who's in the band Havalina ( link ), and I had Dave star in the first video I directed for the band Thee Spivies ( link ). At some point along the way I got to know Matt and started bugging him to do some design stuff for me, back when his design company was called Cold War Kids. When the band started up, I started bugging him to let me do a vide

Defining indie music is somewhere on the list of head-scratching questions like "what came first, the chicken or the egg?" For decades, music critics, musicians and fans have attempted to create the... Check the website for more links, updates, photos and more!

First Anniversary Of Modern Music Blog A year passed either well or badly. This week of last year, i made a decision to share my musical thought with the world. Fortunately, i still continue my mission and i'll continue as far as i can. Thus far, i took my pencil and started to write down this year's the most amazing indie rock albums. I listened them once more to consider their impression on me. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Today, I went to the I COUNT event in Trafalgar Square with a few friends, which is campaining against climate change. At the event were people like Simon Anstell, Miranda Richardson and even RAZORLIGHT played a short set!I had a really good day, but as I was looking around the crowd of about 10, 000 people, I couldn't help but notice how many teenage girls there were there wearing skinny jeans, Converse sneakers and oversized jumpers/sweater dresses. Also, an extraordinary amount of them were dressed 'indie' style, sort of, not really following a fashion trend, but following the 'indie' fashion trend if you get my meaning.So as we were rocking along to RAZORLIGHT and some people called Crocodile Style (a samba-esque band) I was contomplating the whole trend fiasco, and basically, what I was wondering is, can you ever really NOT be following a trend. If you try to dress different and with you own style, you are following the trend of people who have tried to create their own st