Topic: Hi, I'm new to this Indie Rock you speak of. (Read 17115 times)

music fop · « **on:** 14 May 2007, 12:46 »

I've recently been introduced to this huge, branching genre called Indie. I've enjoyed the little and disparate groups that I've heard, but I'd like to hear more.

It doesn't even have to be new. Just anything you guys would recommend.

Thank you.

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 May 2007, 13:05 »

The New Pornographers
Pavement
The Jesus and Mary Chain
Modest Mouse
Sonic Youth
Architecture in Helsinki

sean · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 May 2007, 15:00 »

How about some post-rock?

Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Mogwai
Explosions in the Sky
Do Make Say Think
Slint

Tyler · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 May 2007, 15:12 »

of Montreal
Stars
Broken Social Scene
The Decemberists
Destroyer
LCD Soundsystem

M4 · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 May 2007, 15:20 »

The Magnetic Fields
The Four Of Us Are Dying
Deerhoof
Final Fantasy
M83

greenMonkey · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 May 2007, 15:34 »

How about some older stuff?

The Replacements
Minutemen
Fugazi

More punk than indie rock, but whatever.

Joseph · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 May 2007, 15:46 »

Gosh Emilio, I would not start this boy off on Sonic Youth. Give him some time before that.

Anyhow, some acts that've yet to be mentioned that should prove fairly easy to get into:

Wolf Parade
Sufjan Stevens
Islands
Unicorns
Wilco
Arcade Fire
Belle & Sebastian
Le Tigre
Feist
The Flaming Lips
Low

greenMonkey · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 May 2007, 15:48 »

Also, I cannot believe I forgot this, but

Sigur Ros

Ballard · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 May 2007, 16:12 »

The Smiths
Malajube
Gang of Four
Aberdeen City
Yo La Tengo
Supergrass
Dinosaur Jr.
The Dandy Warhols
My Bloody Valentine
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Not as much indie as just "good bands to listen to"

alongwaltz · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 May 2007, 18:10 »

Built To Spill
Guided By Voices
Yo La Tengo
Pavement
The Flaming Lips

Spinless · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 May 2007, 18:17 »

The Beatles! David Bowie! Nirvana! Uh...limb biscuit?

I'm not doing this right am I?

Spinless · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 May 2007, 18:18 »

Now that's out of the way, I'll get on with my REAL post.

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 May 2007, 18:24 »

Anal Cunt.

imapiratearg · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 May 2007, 18:27 »

Bear vs. Shark

Spinless · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 May 2007, 18:39 »

I can not talk about music.
I'm not allowed.
Would you listen anyway?
I don't think you should.
Do my recommendations carry weight?
Will my recommendations affect your decision to listen?
Will my opinion affect your own?

I can not talk about music.
I'm not allowed.
I can't be objective.
Because I don't know how.
I won't tell you about music.
But I will give you a map.
I'll help you find your way
Without naming a single band
You can learn all about indie rock
Do you want to learn?

It's 3 am and I haven't for more than 3 hours in 4 days, so I'm sorry if this is a hard post to follow.

Indie rock is hard.
There's more to it than sounds.
It's more about the ethos.
When you ask for indie rock
Is that really what you want?
Maybe you just want pop.
Because indie rock has no sound.
And a sound is what you're after.
Isn't it?

Help me, because I'm confused. I don't know what indie rock is anymore.

Is indie rock a group of friends with a rock band in college?
Is indie rock just "rock with a less mainstream sound"?
Is indie rock music on a label that isn't owned by a major?

Is indie rock the idea that anybody can make music?

When I ask for indie rock. I want you to give me music. I want you to give me music that anybody has made. Because I think that's what indie rock is now. It's anything and everything that doesn't register on the mainstream radar.

Sometimes the loosest definition is the best.

IN CONCLUSION: Sure, you can read the list in this thread. Or you could spend one day on the music forum and download music by every band mentioned. THAT would give you a far better understanding of 'indie rock' than any list in this thread could.

Dear dea moDS. Can we have a thread sticky about what infie rock is again? With links to wikipedia articles, books and such that are helpful on the subject?

For the record, 'punk' is cooler than 'indie rock'. I will probably take on any of you in a debate as to why 'punk is cooler than indie rockoh good lord I am goit tired and going to bed now kthanxbye

greenMonkey · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 May 2007, 19:57 »

Quote from: Spinless on 14 May 2007, 18:39

IN CONCLUSION: Sure, you can read the list in this thread. Or you could spend one day on the music forum and download music by every band mentioned. THAT would give you a far better understanding of 'indie rock' than any list in this thread could.

Actually, that would be a pretty bomb-ass music selection, as most of the people who post in here have pretty excellent taste in music.

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 May 2007, 20:15 »

you'd also end up listening to ICP though

greenMonkey · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 May 2007, 20:36 »

Notice how I said most of the people.

No ICP for me please.

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 May 2007, 21:48 »

Whatever, dudes. JUGGALETTE 4 LYFE!!!

Ballard · « **Reply #19 on:** 14 May 2007, 21:52 »

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 14 May 2007, 20:15

you'd also end up listening to ICP though

What Emilio, are you not DOWN WIT DA CLOWNZZZ??

Dimmukane · « **Reply #20 on:** 14 May 2007, 22:48 »

Clann Zu, because someone sooner or later is gonna bring them up.
Boards of Canada

Johnny C · « **Reply #21 on:** 14 May 2007, 23:27 »

The best thing I can add to this thread is go out and start attending the shows of local bands. Find a group that embodies a particular sound and aesthetic that you feel needs and deserves championing, then proceed to do so. There's no better way to get yourself immersed in real indie rock.

music fop · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 May 2007, 23:57 »

In response to Johnny C, word.

And a big thank you to all of you.

MadassAlex · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 May 2007, 00:54 »

Basically, Indie Rock is rock music except, for lack of a better term, everyone is a pussy.

There.

I said it.

That said, all the awesome indie bands that spring to mind have already been covered.

amok · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 May 2007, 03:09 »

Get everything by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists. And 'Trompe L'oeil' by Malajube (mentioned above, good call). Then some The Most Serene Republic and Under Byen.

Also, you might as well get listening to Modest Mouse out of the way now, since they're impossible to avoid at the moment. Then every time you discover a band afterwards, even if they're shit, you'll at least have listened to something far worse, to make them sound good in comparison. This also works for Bright Eyes.

ScrambledGregs · « **Reply #25 on:** 15 May 2007, 07:19 »

Quote from: MadassAlex on 15 May 2007, 00:54

Basically, Indie Rock is rock music except, for lack of a better term, everyone is a pussy.

There.

I said it.

That said, all the awesome indie bands that spring to mind have already been covered.

I'm picturing Ian MacKaye skullfucking you right now, and it feels so good.

boeuf · « **Reply #26 on:** 15 May 2007, 08:19 »

Camera Obscura
Beiruit
DeVotchKa
Gogol Bordello...
Small Leaks Sinks Ships
Mew

valley_parade · « **Reply #27 on:** 15 May 2007, 08:20 »

AmAnSet!

Neadric · « **Reply #28 on:** 15 May 2007, 09:26 »

The Shins

The Fiery Furnaces

Silversun Pickups

Seawolf

Iron and Wine

The Decemberists

Wolf Parade

Arcade Fire

Brokenn Social Scene

The Album Leaf

Clap your hands say yeah

Pavement

Spoon

Explosions in the sky

Mogwai

Mogwai (did i already say that?

)

Do make say think

Fools and Horses

Minus One (local MD band)

really i'm just listing what i listen to ATM but hey all those are awesome bands to get into if you're just getting into indy scene (hell i was in the same spot as you about 3 months ago, now i can't walk into a music store without walking out with like 2-3 cd's)

Spinless · « **Reply #29 on:** 15 May 2007, 10:01 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 15 May 2007, 08:20

AmAnSet!

Hey Shane, I know you really love AmAnSet. I have the acoustic demos for Set Free and they make a MUCH better album than Set Free. Google tells me they're avaible for free on the AmAnSet website.
You should pick them up.

RobbieOC · « **Reply #30 on:** 15 May 2007, 14:03 »

Neutral Milk Hotel

greenMonkey · « **Reply #31 on:** 15 May 2007, 14:36 »

Quote from: ScrambledGregs on 15 May 2007, 07:19

Quote from: MadassAlex on 15 May 2007, 00:54
Basically, Indie Rock is rock music except, for lack of a better term, everyone is a pussy.

There.

I said it.

That said, all the awesome indie bands that spring to mind have already been covered.

I'm picturing Ian MacKaye skullfucking me right now, and it feels so good.

This is what I read.

Patrick · « **Reply #32 on:** 15 May 2007, 15:44 »

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 14 May 2007, 13:05

Pavement

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 14 May 2007, 13:05

Pavement

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 14 May 2007, 13:05

Pavement

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 14 May 2007, 13:05

Pavement

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 14 May 2007, 13:05

Pavement

Q5xFT

Also, I don't know if they count or not, but I second amok's mention of Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, they are fucking awesome and I will plug them at every available opportunity. I second Yo La Tengo as mentioned earlier.

Two that I didn't see (sorry if they've already been mentioned) are Dismemberment Plan and Broken Social Scene. I don't think Sigur Ros really counts as indie (they're signed to Geffen, that's not exactly an independent label) but I like their sound so I will second the motion to plug them.

Ben yayayayayayayay · « **Reply #33 on:** 15 May 2007, 17:50 »

Here's a good strat: choose any of the bands given, they're all great, and use the intornet to find that band's best album. After purchasing said album, iff you find you enjoy it, proceed to download the rest of that band's discography and/or look into any bands name-dropped in reviews for the album you previously purchased. Rinse and repeat for the name-dropped band then keep going and going and going until you find yourself listening to something completely different from what you set out to listen to in the first place. That's the simplest way I can think of for finding new music without being overwhelmed. Or just listen to Panda Bear.

greenMonkey · « **Reply #34 on:** 15 May 2007, 18:39 »

Quote from: KimJongSick on 15 May 2007, 15:44

Two that I didn't see (sorry if they've already been mentioned) are Dismemberment Plan and Broken Social Scene. I don't think Sigur Ros really counts as indie (they're signed to Geffen, that's not exactly an independent label) but I like their sound so I will second the motion to plug them.

True Sigur Ros are on Geffen, but then again so are Sonic Youth. But let's not quibble about the meaning of 'indie'; if I recall correctly we had the thread only a couple months ago.

I'm gonna say it again: Fugazi.

TheBoredOne · « **Reply #35 on:** 15 May 2007, 22:45 »

Quote from: Spinless on 14 May 2007, 18:39

I can not talk about music. [middle] kthanxbye

I was looking for a secret code in this post.

Ernest · « **Reply #36 on:** 15 May 2007, 23:47 »

Quote from: Dark Flame on 14 May 2007, 15:46

Gosh Emilio, I would not start this boy off on Sonic Youth. Give him some time before that.

Wolf Parade
Sufjan Stevens

Whoa! I can understand accessibility, but no need to recommend bad music. The Flaming Lips are a very good idea, though. Still, if he can get right into Sonic Youth, no need to stop him.

Quote from: Dimmukane on 14 May 2007, 22:48

Clann Zu, because someone sooner or later is gonna bring them up.

Wow, I thought I was the only person on these boards who actually listens to them.

They don't really seem to appeal to most of the "indie" folks around here.

Johnny C · « **Reply #37 on:** 16 May 2007, 00:27 »

Quote from: Flaming Ostrich on 15 May 2007, 23:47

Whoa! I can understand accessibility, but no need to reccomend bad music.

You can't see it but I'm giving you the finger so hard that things in my house are lighting on fire.

OH WAIT SHIT I LEFT A CANDLE LIT SHIT SHIT

The Mighty Mopdecai · « **Reply #38 on:** 16 May 2007, 01:39 »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indie_Rock

Technically speaking you can't call The Flaming Lips indie now as they are on a major label the actual term Indie Rock I feel can get pinicky that way

I think the best advice that someone has given here is go to your local scene and just go see a few bands

If I was to give some advice I would say listen to the radio - Radio1, XFM, Radio 2 after 10pm

They put the bad stuff on in the morning and afternoon

Or my radio show you could listen to my radio show
www.myspace.com/nottheemokid

Spinless · « **Reply #39 on:** 16 May 2007, 01:49 »

If you're going to be picky, then a lot of the bands mentioned in this thread are not 'indie rock' because they're on a major label or under a major label blanket.

The Mighty Mopdecai · « **Reply #40 on:** 16 May 2007, 02:07 »

That's exactly my point technically most of the stuff here can't be called indie rock as its on a major label and some people can be picky about the term but I don't care listen to what you like major label or not

The Mighty Mopdecai · « **Reply #41 on:** 16 May 2007, 02:09 »

This is the last playlist for our radio show you might find stuff in here you like

Playlsit for the Tom and Owen show 11:30pm to 1:00am 15th May 2007 LAST SHOW

Current mood: accomplished
Category: MySpace

Hi there Last show
I'm in Normal Print
Owen is in bold
Owen played only vinyl this day

Tilly and the Wall - Sing a song Along
Dave House - Carry You (New theme)
Aereogramme - Finding a Light
Testicicles - Stuck in the bend
Melt Banana - A dreamer who is too weak to face up to
Klaxons - Atlantis to Interzone (Live)
Snowfight in the City Centre - Listen
The Strange Death of Liberal England - A Day another day
Frank Turner - Ballad of Me and my friends
Iron and Wine - Radio War
Nine Black Alps - I knew a girl
Dave House - All d's no future
You say party we say die - Apocalyse Meow
Sam Issac - Falling sounds from across the atlantic
The Victorian's English Gentlemen's club - Pedestrian
The Twlight Sad - That summer at home I had become the Invisible Boy
White Rose Movement - Thanks for nothing
The Sunshine Underground - Borders

Ahhh.. It Over

P.S One more thing Cat girls
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Currently Listening :
Cell-Scape
By Melt Banana
Release date: By 10 June, 2003

valley_parade · « **Reply #42 on:** 16 May 2007, 07:00 »

Quote from: Spinless on 15 May 2007, 10:01

Hey Shane, I know you really love AmAnSet. I have the acoustic demos for Set Free and they make a MUCH better album than Set Free. Google tells me they're avaible for free on the AmAnSet website.
You should pick them up.

He's right, you know. Good stuff.

Inlander · « **Reply #43 on:** 16 May 2007, 08:18 »

Quote from: Spinless on 16 May 2007, 01:49

If you're going to be picky, then a lot of the bands mentioned in this thread are not 'indie rock' because they're on a major label or under a major label blanket.

This is why when I was a kid we called it "alternative" instead of "indie". Man, if you thought "indie" as a genre label was hard to pin down . . .

music fop · « **Reply #44 on:** 16 May 2007, 12:57 »

Yeah, that's cool.

And whoever mentioned Gogol Bordello, I fucking love them, but it's just so hard to find their stuff...

amok · « **Reply #45 on:** 16 May 2007, 19:07 »

Quote from: The Mighty Mopdecai on 16 May 2007, 02:09

The Sunshine Underground - Borders

Sunshine Underground kick ass.

Neadric · « **Reply #46 on:** 17 May 2007, 14:17 »

i know that indie means independant label, but when i first heard about that "genre" my first thought was, not well known alternative rock bands. but that's just my definition of it

Gryff · « **Reply #47 on:** 17 May 2007, 15:46 »

This thread reached a crescendo with Spinless' post.

samoasneoartform · « **Reply #48 on:** 24 May 2007, 18:43 »

holy gosh thats hard

maybe start wiht the Shins, thats what I did way back in the day before they were big(ger).

Bonnie Prince Billy
Arcade Fire
Elliott Smith
Sufjan
Belle and Sebastian
Wolf Parade
Wilco
Modest Mouse
NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL
New Pornographers
Great Lake Swimmers
Bright Eyes
Chad Vangaalen
Radiohead (if you must)
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Ugly Cassanova
Unicorns
Tokyo Police Club
Cold War Kids
Super Furry Animals
Tegan and Sara
The Starlight Mints
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
ROGUE WAVE
Pinback
Oh No! Oh My!
One AM Radio
Nick Drake

I don't know why I highlighted some of theses..or capitalized rather, because tehy are all wonderful

uhh, maybe listen to Simon and Garfunkel as well as Cat Stevens...its like indie but old!

Kai · « **Reply #49 on:** 24 May 2007, 20:10 »

http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/keybo1/imgs/3/5/3559d667.jpg

get this book.

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M4

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Spinless

Spinless

Spinless

music fop

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boeuf

Neadric

Spinless

The Mighty Mopdecai

Spinless

The Mighty Mopdecai

The Mighty Mopdecai

music fop

Neadric

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