Diet Water Please Group: Andolini Mafia Family
Joined: Dec 22, 2002
I begin to question if GTAForums is keen on this hipster-ish business in any form whatsoever as I've never found a thread on it. If you're a fan of indie music, welcome. If not, here's a good chance to explore an interesting and increasingly-popular music.
What is 'indie'? Simply short for independent rock. Y'know, bands that are signed to their own or independent record labels, shying away from the major ones, yes? Although now, it is slowly becoming a type of music that has it's own distinct sound. It grew out from 60s garage, 70s punk, and 80s post punk it started in the mid 80s as alternative/college radio music. Once Nirvana hit big the alternative genre split: the popular side was just "alternative" and the other half that wasn't "mainstream" (by choice or not) became indie rock.
Indie began sounding alternative (because it is), although now it is expanding to more experimental and "weird" sounds.
Some bands are signed to major labels yet are still considered "indie", such as Modest Mouse. Go figure.
Here are some common examples. Featuring, unintentionally, three Swedish artists:
If you enjoyed any of the above, then I like you. If not, well I might still like you. Regardless, here is a place to talk about any of this type of music if it so tickles your fancy. I'm always interested in exploring new artists as I'm sure most of you are.
Diet Water Please Group: Andolini Mafia Family
Joined: Dec 22, 2002
The Drums are indeed fantastic. They're sound is incredibly addictive. Likewise for this guy, who is also a Canadian act. Seems like they have a plethora of amazing sound.
I tend to sway more towards "lo-fi" indie music for some reason. I like the fuzz feeling from it, and how when you're listening to it there's barely enough for you to grab on to. It's perfect background music for studying, working or concentrating - there's enough to keep you interested, and while it might not necessarily be catchy, you can easily get sutured in. One of my favourite bands is Guided By Voices and they have a similar style.
Diet Water Please Group: Andolini Mafia Family
Joined: Dec 22, 2002
QUOTE (Rokas. @ Thursday, Aug 11 2011, 13:09)
no one likes indie electronica?
Not at all.
Indie electronica is kind of what got me into my liking of indie actually. LCD Soundsystem, Lykke Li, Royksopp (not sure if they can definitely be considered "indie" but they're good so whaddaevadaf*ck). I'm pretty picky with the style but if done well it can be one of my favorites.
Speaking of Lykke Li, I just can't stop listening. Really, give it a go:
And probably the most popular indie song at the minute,
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I tend to sway more towards "lo-fi" indie music for some reason. I like the fuzz feeling from it, and how when you're listening to it there's barely enough for you to grab on to. It's perfect background music for studying, working or concentrating - there's enough to keep you interested, and while it might not necessarily be catchy, you can easily get sutured in. One of my favourite bands is Guided By Voices and they have a similar style.
It's surprisingly relaxing isn't it? It chills me the f*ck out everytime, puts me in a perfect mood. It's not "pretty" sometimes, but thats part of the whole experience really.
This post has been edited by The Killa on Friday, Aug 19 2011, 20:33
Under a fluorescent sky Group: BUSTED!
Joined: Oct 26, 2007
Not sure if they count as "indie" in the definitive way (wikipedia describes them as "noise pop") but I'd identify them as such; I f*cking love Sleigh Bells and I don't care who knows it. They're getting used in a sh*t load of adverts and stuff now, which hopefully means they're raking it in and plugging away with the second album.
Infinity Guitars is one of my favourite songs of the last year:
Riot Rhythm is pretty dope too:
This post has been edited by Robinski on Friday, Aug 19 2011, 20:57
North Holland Hustlers Group: Members
Joined: Jul 1, 2008
there's a couple of record labels which have bands i've been checking out lately. both labels are kind of donation based. you can purchase some stuff, donate, or download most of labels' stuff for free. they're about as "indie" as you can get, i suppose. some of the artists are punk, some ska, some rock, maybe some other stuff.
quoteunquoterecords.com out of long island
communityrecords.org out of new orleans.
can't hurt to browse, it's free if you want it to be.
Godawful-Disturbed-Earl Root Group: BUSTED!
Joined: Nov 29, 2003
^ Posted that before, in this same music section (diff. thread) Indie music to me is defined by the College radio stations on campus, it's a bit of Alternative Rock and Adult Contemporary in some ways, but Mostly associated with the label and backing of an artist, I'd say
Sorry if this is well known and old or whatnot, but only just heard it on Q the other night. He has yet to release any album, although he is currently working on, to be released next year, so have yet to really listen to any of his other songs.
I can see him being an act you either love or hate.
Living in Vice Point since 2002 Group: Members
Joined: Apr 14, 2011
Not a huge indie fan, but since 2000, I've been a huge fan of Modest Mouse. (Before 2000 they were signed to Up Records, an indie label from Seattle; MM's first album on Epic was in 2000, and back a decade ago I knew almost no one who'd heard of them.)
This post has been edited by Senex Iunior on Sunday, Nov 6 2011, 17:49
