Favorite Indie Bands

[Paul]

Well Metal and Hip/Hop has one. And Indie is more my taste.

The Stone Roses
Youth Group
Artic Monkeys
The Shins
Postal Service
Oasis (Early years)
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Kasabian
Sigur Ros
Block Party
The Flaming Lips
The Killers
Ryan Adams

[GB12]

Why do we have all these threads, this isn't a music board.

[Paul]

Because its cool...and there isn't really an "Official" music thread.

[703SKINS202]

what is indie cause i like oasis but their like pop imo sigur ros is cool too

[bigmac076]

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[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

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[P-L]

Arcade Fire
The Bravery
Death Cab for Cutie
Hellogoodbye
Hot Hot Heat
The Killers
The New Pornographers
The Postal Service
The Subways

[TH3]

Sorta (a local band from Dallas)
Flickerstick... if they count

[dabears10]

Maximo Park.

[Paranoidmoonduck]

what is indie cause i like oasis but their like pop imo sigur ros is cool too

Sigur Ros? Indie? What?

[VoteLynnSwan]

Muse

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[getwellchad]

The Killers are as much of an indie band as U2 is and even though I love the band, The Flaming Lips have been on Warners Bros for the past 10 years, how are they an indie band?

any way, in no perticular order:

M. Ward, Arctic Monkeys, Gogol Bordello, Broken Social Scene, CocoRosie, Devendra Banhart, Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra, Tegan & Sara (the most talanted lesbian twins in the biz), Joanna Newsome, Antony and the Johnsons, and the master, Tom Waits. I definitely forgot alot of great bands but I've put way too much time into this post as is.

[A-Dub4President]

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This is the correct answer.

[Hurricane Ditka]

Gogol Bordello, The Mad Conductor, Leftover Crack/Choking Victim,

[Paul]

The Killers are as much of an indie band as U2 is and even though I love the band, The Flaming Lips have been on Warners Bros for the past 10 years, how are they an indie band?


Point taken. But they definitely have the indie roots. Even with mainstream success there musical stylings have not changed. Look at the Shins. They still have that distinct sound from when they were "Flake" to now.

[UKfan]

Kasabian
The Killers
Muse
Snow Patrol
Maximo Park
Arcade Fire
Hot Hot Heat
Kaiser Chiefs
Von Bondies
The Futureheads
Bloc Party

Not sure exactly how many would count as Indie mind you, people seem to have different interpretations of what exactly Indie is.

[jagsfreak27]

bloc party

[Titans10]

I love Sigur Ros

MY Morning Jacket...I think there indie

[P-L]

Point taken. But they definitely have the indie roots. Even with mainstream success there musical stylings have not changed. Look at the Shins. They still have that distinct sound from when they were "Flake" to now.
I'm going to agree here. It's a common misconception that indie bands that have mainstream success are no longer indie bands. Indie is more than just "are they signed to a major label or not." It has more to do with the unique sound to go along with the band's independant roots.

[tEk]

we are scientists
the shins
the killers
deathcab for cutie
the hives
hot hot heat
postal service
the fratellis
frou frou
yeah yeah yeahs
modest mouse
bright eyes
the vines

[Vikes99ej]

I like The Killers and Muse.

[UKfan]

How the hell did I forget The Fratellis? Great band

Also The Vines and JET

[bigmac076]

I'd say Jet is more hard rock/garge punk than indie

[UKfan]

I'd say Jet is more hard rock/garge punk than indie

Maybe, but they aren't far off a few of the other bands in this thread, so I thought I would just chuck them in.

[thule]

I'm a big fan of Hellogoodbye. Pretty sure they are considered indie.

[NittanyBo]

The Shins
Death Cab For Cutie
The Postal Service
Modest Mouse
The Flaming Lips
Eisley
The New Pornographers

[rchrd]

Few British bands banging around there which is cool, I like most of the bands listed. New Pornographers, Decemberists, Shins, Bloc Party, Battle, Muse etc etc etc etc

My indie lust is dying a bit but the answering machines, and the little one's are cool, saw them live recently in london for a mates band (a beggars opera was supporting). Was quite a few American suit types there to watch (and some fans). I think a couple of them got signed off the back of my drunken antics alone (well, thats what im saying at least)

[Dave]

Bright Eyes is pretty much the stereotypical indie band. Conor Oberst is quite a genious though.

[NittanyBo]

Few British bands banging around there which is cool, I like most of the bands listed. New Pornographers, Decemberists, Shins, Bloc Party, Battle, Muse etc etc etc etc

My indie lust is dying a bit but the answering machines, and the little one's are cool, saw them live recently in london for a mates band (a beggars opera was supporting). Was quite a few American suit types there to watch (and some fans). I think a couple of them got signed off the back of my drunken antics alone (well, thats what im saying at least)

Bloc Party is pretty sweet.


another band I like is The Hold Steady

[Dave]

Not sure if this band is labeled "Indie" but they're damn good: Architecture in Helsinki

[rchrd]

Bloc Party is pretty sweet.


another band I like is The Hold Steady

Yeah, i'm not that keen on their new stuff though. I was a massive fan when Helicopter and their first EP was about. The new album is alright, I really like the first few tracks, sort of dips after that though.

[NittanyBo]

Yeah, i'm not that keen on their new stuff though. I was a massive fan when Helicopter and there first EP was about. The new album is alright, I really like the first few tracks, sort of dips after that though.

Yeah I haven't gotten to check out there new stuff yet.

[fenikz]

idk know what indie means now

but HORSE the Band is on a independent label which is what that used to mean

saw them last, it was totally insane, one of the best shows i've ever seen up there with Slayer & Mastodon

[slightlyaraiderfan]

Right now i'm listening to a lot of Pedro the Lion

[NickBam]

I <3 The Fratellis and Mika.

[tEk]

idk know what indie means now

but HORSE the Band is on a independent label which is what that used to mean

saw them last, it was totally insane, one of the best shows i've ever seen up there with Slayer & Mastodon
most people dont consider an indie label to soley represent an indie band. the likes of slayer and mastadon are considered metal.

i think the consensus is that indie has certain rock ties and almost an unrefined sound to it. take bright eyes as the perfect example. very raw and rudimentary.

[Paul]

I forgot the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

[Philliez01]

Belle & Sebastien (not sure if they are indie, but they are underrated)
The Decemberists (loved the video for 16 Military Wives)
The Shins

[TCU]

Block Party
The Killers


Those are two of my top 5 favorite bands.

Bloc Party's new CD is the one im currently listening to,

and where in Dallas are you from?

[art vandelay]

Death Cab, even though I really don't like them that much. If you count Oasis, they are my choice by far.

[Dave]

Yea.. where you from Paul? From one Dallas citizen to another.

And does Motion City Soundtrack count as indie? Cuz their badas..

[Paul]

In Irving right now, but East Dallas is where I was born and raised. So I still consider it home.

[Dave]

In Irving right now, but East Dallas is where I was born and raised. So I still consider it home.

Well i'm from Garland, so I hope you feel at home on the forums. Don't let any of the non-Texans get you down.

[bantx]

lol oh man

[etk]

The Killers are not indie anymore. They used to be the only rock group that I liked, then I heard that new CD and realized how frustrating the music industry is. It's sad that a band like the Killers had to sell out and change their style completely.

[TCU]

The Killers are not indie anymore. They used to be the only rock group that I liked, then I heard that new CD and realized how frustrating the music industry is. It's sad that a band like the Killers had to sell out and change their style completely.

yeah but i still like their new CD though but it is no where close to being as good as hot fuss.

[hugegmenfan]

haha the killers, oasis, etc?! they r not indie bands, they r as mainstream as it gets im sorry
Oasis has one of the most selling albums of all time- indie is independent, unconventional music not top 10 sellers on itunes
the shins are great
belle and sebastian are fantastic
sufjan stevens is great
wilco is great
broken social scene
camara obscura
spoon
rogue wave
etc

[TCU]

haha the killers, oasis, etc?! they r not indie bands, they r as mainstream as it gets im sorry

does it matter, they still kick ass. I dont care how you classify bands as long as their good ill listen.

[McBain]

RU-FI-OOOO
Brand New
Silverstien
Something Corporate
Sufjan Stevens
Bright Eyes
Straylight Run
Minus the Bear
TBS
Thrice
Alkaline Trio
Travis
Armor For Sleep
Cold War Kids
Colour Revolt
Counterfit
E11
Funeral For a Friend

i'll stop now.

[RyanLeaf#1]

Postal Service definitely for me.

[Shiver]

Brazil
The Receiving End of Sirens

[Shiver]

RU-FI-OOOO
Brand New
Silverstien
Something Corporate
Sufjan Stevens
Bright Eyes
Straylight Run
Minus the Bear
TBS
Thrice
Alkaline Trio
Travis
Armor For Sleep
Cold War Kids
Colour Revolt
Counterfit
E11
Funeral For a Friend

i'll stop now.

Maybe it's just me, but most of those bands qualify as "Indie" by any means.

[RyanLeaf#1]

Just thinking about it im a big Arcade Fire fan too.

[NYmoney]

Explosions in the Sky--amazing to see live.

[snuff]

My Chemical Romance.

[tEk]

My Chemical Romance.wow snuff, that is disturbing to me. you recommend good rap but your rock taste is horrific.

[Giantsfan1080]

Brand New is one of my favorites.

[Paul]

Emo Sucks...that is all

[slightlyaraiderfan]

Emo Sucks...that is all
Good quality post there, keep up the good work!

[Shiver]

Emo Sucks...that is all

Define "Emo," if you mean whiny songs about g/f problems I agree. That said; a lot of bands are classified as "Emo" undeservedly by people who only like rap music and don't understand, or care for, Rock of any kind.

[Paul]

Define "Emo," if you mean whiny songs about g/f problems I agree. That said; a lot of bands are classified as "Emo" undeservedly by people who only like rap music and don't understand, or care for, Rock of any kind.

GF problems, parent problems, and write poems on Myspace. Those Emos. Bands I would classify as emo would be: Thursday, The Used, My Chemical Romance and other band with a whine lead singer.

I am a fan of rock, that's why I started the thread.

[casskid]

Lee Marvin Computer Arm is pretty much the best band around currently. If you like big tits and Saturdays you'll love them.

The Black Lips are one of the the few bands that wear their influences on their sleeves but dont let them overpower their songs, theyre really doing something quite interesting sound wise.

Jay Reatard sounds like what the 80's should have sounded like, with a smart combination of DEVO synthy styles with a punk mindset.

Lightning Bolt and Boris are the only noise/jazz bands that dont get boring after 3 ******s of listening to them.

Death From Above 1979 was one of the best bands in the last 10 years, and so few people have listened to them.

[hugegmenfan]

Maybe it's just me, but most of those bands qualify as "Indie" by any means.

agreed completely

something coporate? haha