Stop the Genrefication!
I have a long-standing debate with my sweetie (one of thousands) about the word, “indie rock.” We all know bands that are clearly indie rock, I’m not even going to bother to list them. The question is,...
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Great indie lyricists #1: Cloud Cult
This is a playlist for Kat. The subject is great indie lyricists. Cloud Cult – Ghost Inside our House lyrics Image via Western Sun The couple that fronts Cloud Cult released a ton of albums while...
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This is song #2 of a playlist for Kat. The subject is great indie lyricists. Hi Kat, Since you've been obsessed with the Mountain Goats lately, we've been talking about who some of our favorite modern...
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Great Indie Lyricists #3: Emily Haines of Metric
This is song #3 of a playlist for my LYLAS Kat. The subject is great indie lyricists. Each week I’m focusing on the lyrics of one band and why those lyrics are worth delving into. Hi Kat, Since you’ve...
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Best Music of 2011: Best Indie Rock
Best Indie Rock of 2011 PART I So begins at last my list of the finest songs of 2011. Last year I was all upset about the whole idea that one could even begin to honestly determine the very best songs...
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Top Indie Songs 2012: Rock (Part I: 11-20)
These are not quite the top ten indie rock songs of 2012, but are still some of the best bands you shouldn’t miss out on hearing. Note that I’ve used the phrase “indie rock” very loosely here. I’m only...
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It’s All Pinkerton’s Fault — Of Adorable Monsters and Lazy Women
Meet my new friend Pinkerton. He’s 12 weeks old, with a bladder capacity of three hours, less when he’s excited. This can get in the way of getting you those Best of 2012 lists. But I always have an...
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Fan Mail for Evan Peterson: Dark Songs With Pretty Words
This is my friend Evan Peterson. Isn’t he handsome? He runs this nifty press in Seattle, and he writes zombie poetry and other things horrific, queer and clever. He has a timid greyhound rescue dog...
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Top Songs of 2013: Best Indie Rock 11-20
By Naoto Hattori The Top 20 Indie Rock Songs of 2013 Below are ten of the best rock songs to come out in 2013. This list has everything from gentle lullabies to angsty guitar licks. What it doesn’t...
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Top Songs of 2013: Top Ten Best Indie Rock Songs
Murciélago y Demonio by Jeronimo Lopez Ramirez (aka Dr Lakra) The Top Ten Indie Rock Songs of 2013 2013’s best indie rock songs combined simple guitar-strumming with emotive vocals and catchy piano...
View ArticleStop the Genrefication!
I have a long-standing debate with my sweetie (one of thousands) about the word, “indie rock.” We all know bands that are clearly indie rock, I’m not even going to bother to list them. The question is,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Great indie lyricists #1: Cloud Cult
This is a playlist for Kat. The subject is great indie lyricists. Cloud Cult – Ghost Inside our House lyrics Image via Western Sun The couple that fronts Cloud Cult released a ton of albums while...
View ArticleGreat indie lyricists #2: Los Campesinos!
This is song #2 of a playlist for Kat. The subject is great indie lyricists. Hi Kat, Since you've been obsessed with the Mountain Goats lately, we've been talking about who some of our favorite modern...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Great Indie Lyricists #3: Emily Haines of Metric
This is song #3 of a playlist for my LYLAS Kat. The subject is great indie lyricists. Each week I’m focusing on the lyrics of one band and why those lyrics are worth delving into. Hi Kat, Since you’ve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Best Music of 2011: Best Indie Rock
Best Indie Rock of 2011 PART I So begins at last my list of the finest songs of 2011. Last year I was all upset about the whole idea that one could even begin to honestly determine the very best songs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top Indie Songs 2012: Rock (Part I: 11-20)
These are not quite the top ten indie rock songs of 2012, but are still some of the best bands you shouldn’t miss out on hearing. Note that I’ve used the phrase “indie rock” very loosely here. I’m only...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It’s All Pinkerton’s Fault — Of Adorable Monsters and Lazy Women
Meet my new friend Pinkerton. He’s 12 weeks old, with a bladder capacity of three hours, less when he’s excited. This can get in the way of getting you those Best of 2012 lists. But I always have an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fan Mail for Evan Peterson: Dark Songs With Pretty Words
This is my friend Evan Peterson. Isn’t he handsome? He runs this nifty press in Seattle, and he writes zombie poetry and other things horrific, queer and clever. He has a timid greyhound rescue dog...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top Songs of 2013: Best Indie Rock 11-20
By Naoto Hattori The Top 20 Indie Rock Songs of 2013 Below are ten of the best rock songs to come out in 2013. This list has everything from gentle lullabies to angsty guitar licks. What it doesn’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top Songs of 2013: Top Ten Best Indie Rock Songs
Murciélago y Demonio by Jeronimo Lopez Ramirez (aka Dr Lakra) The Top Ten Indie Rock Songs of 2013 2013’s best indie rock songs combined simple guitar-strumming with emotive vocals and catchy piano...
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