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[*disco infiltrator*]

I want some new music so this is coming back!
Indie kids unite!

So, one of the more mainstream indie bands I'm completely into right now is Sleater-Kinney. I'm sure the rest of you share my love. But yea, I'm reaaaaallllllyyyyy into them. Sure, I have been for a while, but I can't get enough of them. They're always great. Agent Sparks, another one I'm getting into is similar to Sleater-Kinney.

Tilly and the Wall is great, too. I'm really happy to see more chick bands breaking out in the indie music scene. Gives me some inspiration.

The Cardigans have a bit of a retro feel to them. It's refreshing. Another chick, too!

The Clientele is really calm and easy. Nice for relaxing. They've been getting a lot of attention lately.

Vitalic is just plain neat. Lots of electric sounds. Pretty obscure, way out from the mainstream music scene. If you've seen Lola Rennt, it's kind of similar to the music in that movie (which is also pretty cool).

I've also been getting into Wolf Parade. A mix between traditional rock sounds and electronic ones. Kind of New Wave-y. Good stuff.

Got any new and upcoming bands/singers that you want to share with the indie population of Createblog, or any to discuss?

[william]

Thought I'd bump this!

Anyways, the concert fell out because of a ton of reasons that unluckily happened to converge at the last moment, but my mom promised me she will take us to the concert of our choice this summer, so I guess it evens out.

Album-wise, I've been listening to:
"He Poos Clouds" by Final Fantasy (just downloaded it; incredible!)
"Tender Buttons" by Broadcast (I fell in love after a couple of listens)
"The Comeback EP" by Stars (took me forever to find this; good stuff, as expected)
"Faking the Books" by Lali Puna (calming!)
"The Garden" by Zero 7 (only listened to it once, but it's great)
"Return to the Sea" by Islands (fun album)

Other bands worth checking out: You Say Party! We Say Die!, Stellastarr*, Cool Hand Luke, On!Air!Library!, The Brunettes, and The Fiery Furnaces (new album). Her Space Holiday also has a new song on his Myspace ("The Telescope), as well as a new side-project, and both are worth a listen.

[*Statues/Shadows*]

Thought I'd bump this!

Anyways, the concert fell out because of a ton of reasons that unluckily happened to converge at the last moment, but my mom promised me she will take us to the concert of our choice this summer, so I guess it evens out.

Album-wise, I've been listening to:
"He Poos Clouds" by Final Fantasy (just downloaded it; incredible!)
"Tender Buttons" by Broadcast (I fell in love after a couple of listens)
"The Comeback EP" by Stars (took me forever to find this; good stuff, as expected)
"Faking the Books" by Lali Puna (calming!)
"The Garden" by Zero 7 (only listened to it once, but it's great)
"Return to the Sea" by Islands (fun album)

Other bands worth checking out: You Say Party! We Say Die!, Stellastarr*, Cool Hand Luke, On!Air!Library!, The Brunettes, and The Fiery Furnaces (new album). Her Space Holiday also has a new song on his Myspace ("The Telescope), as well as a new side-project, and both are worth a listen.

So "He Poos Clouds" is good? The two tracks I listened to didn't impress me nearly as much as "Has a Good Home." I liked that one, but I got a bit tired of it anyway.

I've read a good deal about the Islands, but don't think I've really given them a chance yet. I haven't listened to Stars' EPs either, though I know where to find them all (so if there's any you're missing, let me know). As far as Zero 7, I listened to that track with Jose Gonzalez a few times, but it was a little anticlimactic for me.

The only one of the bands you've listed I haven't heard is Cool Hand Luke, so I'll have to go look for them. I have to say, though, that "Bitter Tea" is definitely my favorite Fiery Furnaces' album (though EP was alright).

The albums I've downloaded most recently inclue The Essex Green, The Starlight Mints, The Raconteurs, Brendan Benson, Ben Folds' EPs (which I prefer to his LPs), PAS/CAL, Sondre Lerche, The Dandy Warhols, Rainer Maria, Maximo Park, Maritime, the new Snow Patrol and Zutons (because those are indie ) and the Most Serene Republic. I have a good many other assorted songs as well, because I've had a slight dearth of ways to occupy the second half of my spring break.

[william]

So "He Poos Clouds" is good? The two tracks I listened to didn't impress me nearly as much as "Has a Good Home." I liked that one, but I got a bit tired of it anyway.

I've read a good deal about the Islands, but don't think I've really given them a chance yet. I haven't listened to Stars' EPs either, though I know where to find them all (so if there's any you're missing, let me know). As far as Zero 7, I listened to that track with Jose Gonzalez a few times, but it was a little anticlimactic for me.

The only one of the bands you've listed I haven't heard is Cool Hand Luke, so I'll have to go look for them. I have to say, though, that "Bitter Tea" is definitely my favorite Fiery Furnaces' album (though EP was alright).

The albums I've downloaded most recently inclue The Essex Green, The Starlight Mints, The Raconteurs, Brendan Benson, Ben Folds' EPs (which I prefer to his LPs), PAS/CAL, Sondre Lerche, The Dandy Warhols, Rainer Maria, Maximo Park, Maritime, the new Snow Patrol and Zutons (because those are indie ) and the Most Serene Republic. I have a good many other assorted songs as well, because I've had a slight dearth of ways to occupy the second half of my spring break.

I thought "He Poos Clouds" was really good. Most of the mp3's are online, but if you want me to link you to the whole album PM me. I've been looking for "A Lot of Little Lies for the Sake of One Big Truth" by Stars and I finally found it, only to find the uploader link broken . I was surprised with "Bitter Tea" because I've only listened to "EP" once and I didn't like it much. I listened to some PAS/CAL yesterday, I couldn't decide whether or not I liked them. It took me a little bit to get into The Most Serene Republic, but I love them now. I've been listening to a lot of Imogen Heap also (possibily not indie?) and she's extraordinary, especially in the live videos I've seen.

[*Statues/Shadows*]

I thought "He Poos Clouds" was really good. Most of the mp3's are online, but if you want me to link you to the whole album PM me. I've been looking for "A Lot of Little Lies for the Sake of One Big Truth" by Stars and I finally found it, only to find the uploader link broken . I was surprised with "Bitter Tea" because I've only listened to "EP" once and I didn't like it much. I listened to some PAS/CAL yesterday, I couldn't decide whether or not I liked them. It took me a little bit to get into The Most Serene Republic, but I love them now. I've been listening to a lot of Imogen Heap also (possibily not indie?) and she's extraordinary, especially in the live videos I've seen.

I found "A Lot of Little Lies for the Sake of One Big Truth" and while I haven't actually downloaded it, it seems be working. I'll PM it to you. I think I can get most, if not all of "He Poos Clouds," too. I just listened to "Arctic Circle" and liked it pretty well. I didn't listen to EP until aftre I listened to "Bitter Tea" and it wasn't nearly as good- I didn't bother to put it on my ipod- but it was still much more tolerable than "Blueberry Boat" or the travesty that is "Reheasing My Choir" (I did try to appreciate it, but I just couldn't stand it). PAS/CAL isn't great, but I like them more with each listen. After hearing "I Found a Reason" in "V for Vendetta," I wound up seeking more Cat Power, and am really enjoying "You Are Free," which I prefer to "The greatest."