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Good Indie Bands?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Akio, Sep 18, 2004.

  1. Akio Newcomer, in training

    Hey, I'm not sure if there's a post on this already... But I couldn't find any! I was wondering if anyone knows of some good Indie bands? Hahaha, my music's kind of getting boring. All I can really think of is The Strokes, Modest Mouse and The Vines! I think Modest Mouse and The Vines are Indie. Hahaha, anyway can anyone help? :confused:
    Akio, Sep 18, 2004
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  2. ratrice Newcomer, in training

    Indie Bands

    Belle and Sebastian, The Shins, The Postal Service, Elliott Smith, Neutral Milk Hotel, Iron and Wine.....

    Check out sub-pop records, they have some good bands.
    ratrice, Dec 10, 2004
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  3. Mikael Newcomer, in training

    Here are some of the bands that I can remember off the top of my head. I'll ask a few of my friends and see who their favorite indy bands are as well.

    Interpol
    Gravity Pulls
    USHC Brand Men's Jeans
    AFK

    Cheers!
    Mikael, Dec 26, 2004
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  4. sera20 Newcomer, in training

    There is a Canadian indie group called The Organ. I have a site with links to their music, videos and pic. They sound alot like Morrissey come check them out.
    http://p097.ezboard.com/bsinkinghearts
    sera20, Oct 7, 2005
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  5. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Rise Against - Give It All (its a song)

    It is a yelling type rock song, and the bass drum is very heavy in it, if you have a good sub, it will rock your walls as well as any rap song. I have a few other rise against albums, but the aren't of the same caliber as that song.
    SNGX1275, Oct 8, 2005
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  6. sera20 Newcomer, in training

    sera20, Oct 11, 2005
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  7. jimbo23888 Newcomer, in training

    good well known indie bands

    listen to the obvious but best:
    gotta b arctic monkeys
    the kooks are fukin awesome
    we are scientists
    maximo park
    subways
    milburn
    jimbo23888, Mar 17, 2006
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  8. lithiumdeuterid Newcomer, in training

    I'm assuming "indie" means "indepedent". I am curious as to what indie bands are declaring independence from.

    Are they declaring:
    Independence from on-pitch singing?
    Independence from interesting chord progressions?
    Independence from technical skill in playing and in composing?
    Independence from lyrics about anything besides angst and depression?
    Independence from hi-fidelity mixing/mastering jobs?
    All of the above?

    Only the indie bands know for sure. I'll take the processed sounds of Dream Theater over Neutral Milk Hotel's quavering, self-pitying tirade any day.
    lithiumdeuterid, Mar 18, 2006
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