who else likes Indie Rock?

[Knucksie]

Curious about what new or recent stuff people are listening to. What do you like? What don't you like? Where do you samples sounds (XMU, Spotify, Band Camp, blogs, YouTube, etc.)?


Caught some great concerts by some favorites, locally, over the last year (Cults, Wild Nothing, Bat for Lashes). Got CD's (still a physical media guy) of the new Polica, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Small Black and Ducktails.

As a Braves site, Georgia has to be represented. Have the first Washed Out (Ernest Greene is said to be the Godfather of Chillwave). Haven't gotten the new one, but it's on the to-do list. Cat Power is certainly a talent, with a strong discography, but definitely a flake.

The overrated: Vampire Weekend, Grizzly Bear and Haim.

[Hawk]

Seriously, Vampire Weekend is intolerable. Almost as bad as MGMT (now). Grizzly Bear's older stuff is pretty good, though.

I love Washed Out. I have seen Ernest and crew perform three times now, including in Athens, which was surreal (he went to school there). The new album is OK, but really nothing in comparison to the genius of Life of Leisure. As a proud South Carolinian, I have to throw Toro y Moi into the mix (more alternative).

My top indie plays recently: Ghost Loft, St. Lucia, Keep Shelley in Athens, Phantogram, Roosevelt, Little Dragon, Bombay Bicycle Club, Snowmine

Currently listening to Beck's latest album (some may not consider Beck indie anymore) -- not bad, at all, but slow. Another fringy indie type that has been putting out some good singles recently: Broken Bells.

All in all, slant heavily toward Electronica. Get a majority of my music from Spotify (the best $10 per month I have ever spent) and its apps (Twitter #Music, Reddit Tunes, BBC Playlister, Hype Machine, Pitchfork). Subscribe to SiriusXM, but am usually glued to BPM or Electric Area.

[jpx7]

Is Indie Rock even a coherent, meaningful term anymore?

Meanwhile: Beck is always awesome.

How about Drive-By Truckers, if you want some Georgia representation in this thread?

[Knucksie]

Seriously, Vampire Weekend is intolerable. Almost as bad as MGMT (now).

Have to admit finding "Electric Feel" to be kind of catchy, but otherwise have little use for MGMT, too.

My top indie plays recently: Ghost Loft, St. Lucia, Keep Shelley in Athens, Phantogram, Roosevelt, Little Dragon, Bombay Bicycle Club, Snowmine

Just got the new Phantogram and digesting it. The indie realm is loaded with hotties, but Sarah Barthel takes it to another level.

Is Indie Rock even a coherent, meaningful term anymore?

Sounds like something Carles, from Hipster Runoff, would ask! Seriously, it has become kind a generic term though. Some of the acts, that are perceived as indie, are signed to major labels.

if you want some Georgia representation in this thread?

The opening act for Cults was Mood Ring, who are from Atlanta. Decent band but should've come up with a better name. Definitely worth watching.

[zitothebrave]

I generally go more local for my "indie" fixes. Gaslight Anthem would be an example, they seem to be bigger now though, I assume they're not on an indie lable anymore. This is a band from Bucks county PA who I've seen since like 08 or so, they were featured in some NBA game which is how most people I know who know them who didn't see them through my family (brother knew of them before they started touring and whatnot)

That was a very confusing sentence, but here's the video

[Hawk]

Just got the new Phantogram and digesting it. The indie realm is loaded with hotties, but Sarah Barthel takes it to another level.

It's not bad. So far my favorite tracks are Nothing But Trouble and Fall In Love. I first got hooked on Phantogram during their Don't Move days -- so this is a bit of a transition for me. Your thoughts?

[Knucksie]

It's not bad. So far my favorite tracks are Nothing But Trouble and Fall In Love. I first got hooked on Phantogram during their Don't Move days -- so this is a bit of a transition for me. Your thoughts?

XMU had been playing "Black Out Days" for months. Perfect lead single. They've found a nice sound. It's just kind of frustrating when a new song grabs me. Then it turns out to be a 6 months or a year from the release of a full album. So, there's not a chance to hear more. This happened with Charli XCX and Pure Bathing Culture. It teaches you to be patient.

Another new act out is Haerts. They've got a 4-song EP by download only (maybe vinyl too?). Full length album is supposed to be out, first half of this year. Really looking forward.

[goldfly]

Is Indie Rock even a coherent, meaningful term anymore?

Meanwhile: Beck is always awesome.

How about Drive-By Truckers, if you want some Georgia representation in this thread?

Beck is amazing


Jason Isbell is putting out better music and is better than the Truckers now

[Hawk]

Meanwhile: Beck is always awesome.

[Krgrecw]

The strokes are vastly overrated.. Good band than knows how to write songs.

[gilesfan]

The strokes are vastly overrated.. Good band than knows how to write songs.

I only have the one album and it is fantastic.

[holden]

Also, I don't know if anyone else will remember this, but I really liked Left of Center (Sirius' old indie station, before the merger) much more than XMU. I still mostly like to XMU because it's the closest thing they have, but Left of Center appealed to my particular tastes more.

[Krgrecw]

I only have the one album and it is fantastic.

Ha. I meant underrated. Very Good band.

[Knucksie]

Geting the I Break Horses new disc.

Previous views of this vid made me wonder what the deal was with the Bollywood footage. After watching it carefully, it made me realize what amazing editing was done. The scenes are in total sync with the music.

[Hawk]

Geting the I Break Horses new disc.

Previous views of this vid made me wonder what the deal was with the Bollywood footage. After watching it carefully, it made me realize what amazing editing was done. The scenes are in total sync with the music.

I really like that music video, but I'm also a little obsessed with old school Bollywood.

"Weigh True Words" has been on my playlist for the past couple of weeks, but hadn't explored the other tracks from Chiaroscuro until your post.

[Krgrecw]

Sparklehorse was a damn good indie rock band. Thier Good Morning Spider is the second best record I've ever heard.
It's good rockers, acoustic numbers, keyboard effects, and some simple to the point songs.

[gilesfan]

I have heard good things about them, but never sit down and listen.

Band of Skulls is one of my favorite bands that no one really talks about. They are really simplistic, but good tunes.

[Krgrecw]

Giles you have an Apple TV or ipad? Band of skulls is playing the iTunes festival next wed. it'll be streamed live on IOS devices. They are opening for Soundgarden who are playing Thier Superunknown CD, in honor of its 20th anniversary, in order.


I'll have to check out Band of Skulls. Thanks.

[gilesfan]

I have both. What time does that start bc I really want to listen?

Band of Skulls gets a lot of criticism for their "simple and predictable" music. I don't care about that ****. I care if I like the sound coming through and I like Band of Skulls. They are kinda like a British cross between The Black Keys and Dead Weather. They are finally going to be headlining some shows and a new album releases April 1st.

[gilesfan]

If I cant catch live, will I be able to check it out after the fact?