What is indie music?

Most people have trouble understanding what indie music actually is. And for good reason. Today, there are many forms of things being "indie", such as indie art, indie films, and such. Indie music just means independent music, describing independence from a major commerical record labels.

Neutral Milk Hotel

Neutral Milk Hotel was formed in the early 90's. Jeff Magum, who is the singer/guitarist, and songwritter of the band, is most noted for his experimental sound and obsure lyrics. Even though they broke up long ago and only realeased 2 albulms, their most noteworthy album is "In The Aeroplane Over the Sea" being praised for it's deep, folk songs. Most, if not all, of the reviews have given this album a perfect or near perfect score.

2010 Releases

Vampie Weekend - Contra

LCD Soundsystem - This is Happening

The Black Keys- Brothers

The Tallest Man on Earth - Wild Hunt

MGMT - Congratulations

Joanna Newsom - Have One on Me

Midlake - Courage of Others

New Artists

Great Lake Swimmiers

The Duke and the King

Sun Kil Moon

Concerts

Joanna Newsom - Saturday, August 7th, 8:00 pm (Aladdin Theater; Portland, OR)

New Pornographers - Friday, July 16th, 8:00 pm (Crystal Ballroom; Portland, OR)

She and Him/Band of Horses - Sunday, May 30th, 5:00 pm (Les Schawb Amphitheatre; Bend, OR)

Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes has been around since 1995. The band consists of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nate Walcott. Notible songs coming from Bright Eyes are Bowl of Oranges, The Bottom of Everything, The First Day of My Life, and Amy With the White Coat. Bright Eyes music style is Indie Folk with some Atl. Country.

Favorite Indie Artists

Here is a list of favorite indie artists:

Bright Eyes

Iron and Wine

Neutral Milk Hotel

of Montreal

Sayvinyl

Vampire Weekend