First off, I absolutely hate country (except old Alan Jackson and Johnny Cash), and I hate the vast majority of rap. I used to consider myself a gigantic alternative rock fan, as well as basically anything from the 1990s. Unfortunately the 1990s were a decade ago.

Over the last few years I have slowly but surely become fed up with the terrible music that people seem to enjoy these days. I used to listen to 89X and 106.5 The Zone religiously, but to be honest the music just sucks now. About three months ago my friends were gracious enough to inform me that the best music isn’t played on the radio, and that what is played on the radio is mostly corporate bullshit that lacks originality and creativity.

I have since immersed myself in Indie Rock, I have to admit it’s pretty fantastic. It’s very hit-or-miss, due to the lack of corporate quality control, but what is good is amazing.

Any other Indie Rock fans out there? Here are some of my favorites:

Frightened Rabbit, Scotland


Head Rolls Off:
Keep Yourself Warm:

The Arcade Fire, Canada


Wake Up: (LIVE: )
Rebellion (Lies):

Spoon, Texas


I Summon You:
Rythm `n Soul:

The National, New York


Fake Empire:
Apartment Story:

Frightened Rabbit are pretty boss, been into them for about a year.

The Format and Jack's Mannequin are both solid. Or I guess "were" in the Format's case.

I'm more into individual songs than bands as a whole though.

I'm really starting to get into Silverspun Pickups. If you haven't you should really check them out.

Anyone pick up the new Lincoln Park CD yet?

Mulva wrote: The Format and Jack's Mannequin are both solid. Or I guess "were" in the Format's case.

I'm more into individual songs than bands as a whole though.

Yeah but fun. is basically a happier The Format. You should check them out.

Edit: Silversun Pickups are pretty awesome as mentioned above.

The list (by no means comprehensive):
Elliott Smith
Neutral Milk Hotel
Kevin Devine
Brand New
Manchester Orchestra
Jawbreaker
Built to Spill
Iron & Wine
Modest Mouse
Thrice
etc, etc, ad infinitum

I Wear Pants wrote:

Mulva wrote: The Format and Jack's Mannequin are both solid. Or I guess "were" in the Format's case.

I'm more into individual songs than bands as a whole though.

Yeah but fun. is basically a happier The Format. You should check them out.

Edit: Silversun Pickups are pretty awesome as mentioned above.

The list (by no means comprehensive):
Elliott Smith
Neutral Milk Hotel
Kevin Devine
Brand New
Manchester Orchestra
Jawbreaker
Built to Spill
Iron & Wine
Modest Mouse
Thrice
etc, etc, ad infinitum

good list
add: Decemberists
the Shins

Broken Social Scene.

The New Pornographers

Bon Iver

Pavement

New Order

Cut Copy

Tough Alliance

TV on the Radio

Blitzen Trapper

Fleet Foxes

I'm from Barcelona

Grizzly Bear

Cat Power

etc., etc., etc.

P.S.

The National formed in Cincinnati, all Ohio kids, at least the majority are, though of course, they're in Brooklyn now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PMuysVX5hY&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zuJREBfQQ4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-VyWe0sm0I&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqElagGZ_Kw&feature=related

Yeah The Decemberists are legit.

The Postal Service is slick as well.

I'm a big Indie Rock fan, some of my current favs are as follows. A lot of these are Portland bands, as I'm a bit biased towards them as I get to see them play more often. Great city to live in if you like indie rock.
Okkervil River
The National
Elliott Brood (not sure they actually count as indie rock, more bluegrass)
The Hold Steady
Fleet Foxes
Modest Mouse (probably the band that got me into indie music the most, they are now living in Portland)
Shins (originally from New Mexico, now live in Portland)
Blitzen Trapper (Portland band, amazing- see them live if you can)
Nurses (freak-folk band from Portland)
Blind Pilot (More mellow folk band from Portland, really good)
Menomena
Ramona Falls

I Wear Pants wrote: Yeah but fun. is basically a happier The Format. You should check them out.

I checked them out. They are almost too happy for me, but some of the stuff is pretty solid. All the pretty girls has been stuck in my head all day today.

I can't really add to these great lists, but just say that yes. I do like indie rock a bunch, though I don't think that's surprising to anyone that's read any of my posts regarding music.

It's a love for quality music in general, and I find a lot of it in this medium.