Betsy, check out SCHIZOPHRENIFESTO.

Sebadoh - Bakesale

Never heard of these guys. Class!

Thank you for your suggestion, but I don't see what's so great about it. I can see where why Dotoar believes indie is a real genre and has an "indie sound" because this definitely sounds like a typical indie band. Sorry if this sounds a bit mean because it's not my intention. I really do appreciate the suggestion though (considering you're the only one who responded to my post).

Don't knock it Sidewinder. I joined his forum hoping to discover new and interesting bands and this thread has led me to bands that I had never heard of before including Shearwater, an unsolicited offer. I know it's not how the thread was meant to work but it works for me.

Shearwater is great, and their album, Rooks, is fantastic. Also, if you like them check out Okkervil River.



EDIT: Some people think Okkervil River is better, but I have to disagree - Shearwater has a much more varied sound than Okkervil does.

Cool, thanks Jackpat.

Both on my spotify playlist now.

Wowz. Sebadoh are the creme de la creme when it comes to 90s Indie. Each to their own though.

Good freestyle soundtrack stuff
 

For hiking, biking, skiing, or driving I like some of the jams from North of 90 - a garage band (indie) from Alaska.

(not for everyone, but I like it.)

Eh, I love Dinosaur Jr. and didn't really care for Bakesale either. The cream of the crop from 90s indie for me are Slanted & Enchanted, Lonesome Crowded West, and Keep It Like A Secret...

Hey everybody... look at this...
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and the .

Hey all!

Okay, suppose you wanted to make a mix tape for a road trip down the California Coast.

Consider the following song as your model: Yo La Tengo - Today is the Day.

Acoustic, slow, downbeat, very very very calm. As calm as possible. Sentimental. Lyrics-oriented. Guitars. Quiet. Indie is good.

Can you recommend a few songs like this? I need to make a 12-15 song mix CD. I want her to love it.

Other songs to give you direction: The XX - VCR. Damien Rice - Volcano.

People she generally likes (but ideally few or very obscure songs from these people): Bonnie Prince Billy, Yo La Tengo, Sufjan Stevens, The XX, Damien Rice, Jose Gonzalez, Neutral Milk Hotel, Wilco, Sun Kill Moon, Bright Eyes, etc.

^ She might like Belle and Sebastian



Beach House?



Mew?



Seabear!



Dr Dogggg



Villagers



Pinback



Mercury Rev

Jeremy Messersmith - Organ Donor


Ben Kweller - Falling


Just two that sprang to mind.

Not allowed to post the URL!

Search "Star Star" by the Frames

Could someone else post it?

I recommend The White Stripes

Tiger Riot
 

TIGER RIOT! They are awesome! Listen to some tracks on their wordpress blog. Just google it!

...I love Piers Faccini's music...a bit like Nick Drake...but more upbeat...

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I tell You a secret...
...here as We lie
under the bridge...
...under the sky

...to the clouds
I have climbed...
...to be with You
sweet Love of mine...

...there's no place to go
and nothing left to show...
...when the seed is sown
come the harvest...
...Love
is grown...

how about...Uncle Kracker...
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Smile



...don't know how I lived without You
'cause everytime that I get around You...
...I see the best of me inside Your Eyes
You make me smile...

trying to find a song name or artist
 

i heard a song several years ago. i dont remember who it was or what it was called. it was a live acoustic duet w/ some guy and girl singing. it had like a semi funky indie soul coffee shop sound too it, bongo drum and upright bass maybe. the only lyric i remember is halfway through the song he says something like "i know he was with you last night because i heard you call his name" and the girl sings "Oh my god". i was thinking maybe ben harper but i couldnt find it on any of his songs i looked up. i know its not much to work with but if anyone could help me i would appreciate it. thanks.

Definitely, DEFINITELY something by Dan Mangan. I am thinking Postcards & Daydreaming. Please look it up.

I'm looking for something that doesn't sound like The National, but would appeal to someone in that frame of mind. Just a band that would sit well with The National which means it could compliment them I suppose. Doth anyone know what I'm talking about?

I wish there was an Indie and Alternative album club.

Bon Iver (!), The Antlers (A bit slower, but they have an amazing low-key somewhat electric sound), Arcade Fire, Interpol, Band of Horses, Tallest man on Earth and Yeasayer.

It was a bit hard to understand exactly what you wanted and you've probably heard all or some of the ones I've mentioned. These are just some off the top of my head.

I suspected you would say Bon Iver on account of your user name.

I like St Vincent, and well I don't know if they're considered Indy but City and Color?

The National kind of remind me of a really calm version of an Aussie band called Eskimo Joe. Er, you could also try The Smiths.. though upon reflection that's probably pretty far fetched but oh well it's worth a shot. Or even The Editors?

Why not start one? There's a few album clubs, a movie club, and a book club going at the moment but it shouldn't be a problem :)

Well, I don't really know how. I always thought that album clubs were started and managed by moderators.

Only two are managed by moderators. All the others are not. Anyone can start one. You would only need help with poll editing, if you choose to have it or to edit it.

Eh, wouldn't you know that the only two I am in are those. Alright, then. I'll start one up.

Hey guys.

I need some suggestions for some alternative/indie bands that are loud, noisy, spastic, or crazy. Some groups that make you want to physically start freaking out, or at least have some songs that do.

I'm really not into a lot of alternative, but I'm trying to get into it. I really, REALLY like The Black Keys and Cage The Elephant. Aside from that, I listen to a ton of different genres, so bands that mix genres are awesome. Thanks for the help. :)

Bands like Cows, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Pussy Galore, Brainiac, Boss Hog, godheadSilo, Jawbox and Butthole Surfers may appeal?

Perhaps ''the Go! team''?

Of that whole list I was only really very enthusiastic about Boss Hog. They were pretty awesome.

I also found Rocket From The Crypt on accident as a similar artist to... somebody. Anyway, they were freakin' awesome, so thanks for suggesting them cause I found a band I DO really like, even if it wasn't on your list. Hahahahaha.

Thanks for the help, guys. :)

Dont give up on bands like Cows (get Cunning Stunts, seriously great album) and Jon Spencer (Extra Width), they do not always sit well with the listener initially but, given a few listens, it hits home.

That's weird. Caravan also has an album called The Cunning Stunts.

I know, spooky eh...

Its a spoonerism! Quite a common one.

I was being funny. In the loosest sense of the word.

Im really into indie bands but lately have had a hard time coming by any new ones. I know indie can range into a wide variety of genre's but im more into indie folk/pop. Keep it on the lighter side of things.

:)

here's some good indie pop:

Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend


The Unicorns - Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?


Pinback - Summer In Abaddon


Beck - Odelay


Built To Spill - Keep It Like A Secret


MGMT - Congratulations


Neutral Milk Hotel - On Avery Island (not so light, but it's worth hearing)


Pixies - Doolittle


R.E.M. - Murmur


TV On The Radio - Return To Cookie Mountain


Wolf Parade - Apologies To The Queen Mary