Indie music

[luce]

yeah i really love it like mumford and sons etc so i was just wondering what good indie songs are around or have been. are there any single indie charts around that are updated regular?

[RedStratocas]

its kinda the whole point of "indie" that they dont have singles charts, or at least usually dont make it onto pop charts. also, with rare exception, indie doesnt really have a "single"-mindset, indie bands are more concerned with the art of the album. nonetheless, indie is an incredibly broad genre of music, it has virtually nothing to do with what it sounds like, all that matters is that it's on an independent label. which is why usually they don't chart, as they dont have as big of marketing as bands on major labels (there are exceptions, such as how Arcade Fire made it to #1 in both the UK and US a couple of weeks ago) but even that definition has been obscured in recent years by the fact that many "indie" bands have signed to major labels, even though they largely keep their sound.

if you'd like a site to go through, www.pitchfork.com (http://pitchfork.com/) is basically my bible. their concentration is on independent (indie) music, and they've become one of the most influential music publications in recent years, single-handedly launching the careers of bands like arcade fire, animal collective, and a bunch more. they're kinda famous for their unique rating system of 0.0 - 10.0, right down to the decimal point. i think only about 10 or so albums in the website's 15 years have ever gotten a 10.0. i'd suggest going through their lists of best albums by year/decade. (http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/)

[luce]

well i mean the indie that hits the charts, i swear there is specific charts for genres but ok :-) i'll take a look at that site thanks

[RedStratocas]

well i mean the indie that hits the charts, i swear there is specific charts for genres but ok :-) i'll take a look at that site thanks

there is no "indie top 40" lol. there are charts for specific genres like dance and rock and stuff, but there's not one for indie because like i said, indie is NOT a genre of music. i mean there are sometimes indie bands that make the pop charts, like i said just a couple weeks ago the band arcade fire had the #1 album in the US and UK, so check them out?!

lol and looking for the most popular indie is kinda missing the point of indie in the first place.

[Judas]

i thinkk in the us and uk we have slightly different takes on the word 'indie'. in america it is literally music released on independent labels i believe, but in the uk indie is classified as a genre.

youre right luce there are charts for genres and they are done by radio 1 usually, and they do have an indie chart but its just music released by indie labels so the music is all different and not just the type you're looking for. here it is anyway if you want to have a look http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/indiesingles

[Jordy]

its kinda the whole point of "indie" that they dont have singles charts, or at least usually dont make it onto pop charts. also, with rare exception, indie doesnt really have a "single"-mindset, indie bands are more concerned with the art of the album. nonetheless, indie is an incredibly broad genre of music, it has virtually nothing to do with what it sounds like, all that matters is that it's on an independent label. which is why usually they don't chart, as they dont have as big of marketing as bands on major labels (there are exceptions, such as how Arcade Fire made it to #1 in both the UK and US a couple of weeks ago) but even that definition has been obscured in recent years by the fact that many "indie" bands have signed to major labels, even though they largely keep their sound.

if you'd like a site to go through, www.pitchfork.com (http://pitchfork.com/) is basically my bible. their concentration is on independent (indie) music, and they've become one of the most influential music publications in recent years, single-handedly launching the careers of bands like arcade fire, animal collective, and a bunch more. they're kinda famous for their unique rating system of 0.0 - 10.0, right down to the decimal point. i think only about 10 or so albums in the website's 15 years have ever gotten a 10.0. i'd suggest going through their lists of best albums by year/decade. (http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/) You make a decent point I totally agree but there is a indie chart anyways...
http://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums#/charts/independent-albums

[syko2006]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/indiesingles

I love Indie music. I ESPECIALLY love Mumford & Sons! :D

[Alexx..]

Example? Indie? Wut is radio 1.

Edit - BMTH indie? oh dear.

Also go on myspace (ye ino) they usually have some good unsigned artists

[wiktoria]

I really like indie music especially things like Florence and the Machine, the xx, vampire weekend, the kooks and Marina and the Diamonds

[Plebings]

end of year lists are a lot better than top 40s, BUT IM A SUCKER FOR HIPSTERISM.
It really depends if you're a album kinda person or a singles kinda person.

If you like Mumford you should probably try out the current 'indie folk' scene or whatever it is. Try Laura Marling, Fleet Foxes or Noah and the Whale's 2nd album (but don't touch the first, it's terrible)

+ obviously check out Arcade Fire from prev posts.

[RedStratocas]

You make a decent point I totally agree but there is a indie chart anyways...
http://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums#/charts/independent-albums

hahahaha ive never seen this before. but even still, i doubt this is accurate as a lot of "indie" albums are sold in small stores that arent counted towards billboard charts. and what since when has bun b been on an indie label?

[beth]

i listen to "indie" i guess. but generally unsigned stuff.

but i do like mumford + sons.

[Plebings]

i listen to "indie" i guess. but generally unsigned stuff.

but i do like mumford + sons.

totally lost 10% of my respect for you :(
I love indie music, but I think bands like the kooks, the enemy and the view are what makes me not say 'indie music' when asked what type of music I like, like when people presume you like Linkin Park if u say alternative. NOT THAT I SHOULD CARE WHAT PEOPLE THINK I LISTEN TO, I JUST WANT TO BE COOL YH.

[luce]

I really like indie music especially things like Florence and the Machine, the xx, vampire weekend, the kooks and Marina and the Diamonds

we have the exactly the same music taste :-) and thanks for the radio 1 link guys :-)

[Cheryl]

WOOOOOOOO go INDIE kids (Y)

Anyway OT: All the above bands ftw.

[Robbie]

This thread has made me facepalm so much. The stupid misconception of "indie" that people have today really ******* annoys me.

[beth]

This thread has made me facepalm so much. The stupid misconception of "indie" that people have today really ******* annoys me.

i agree but at the same time, as long as people are supporting music, i don't think it matters about genre-ising.

[luce]

This thread has made me facepalm so much. The stupid misconception of "indie" that people have today really ******* annoys me.

i don't claim to be a musical guru, this is just what the bands i like generally come under. So please do enlighten us as to where we have all gone so insufferably wrong.

[wixard]

don't see anything wrong with what shes said

i know you like the mainstream bands wiki said or w.e but i'd say if you google indie play lists you can find a good few and like...
i dunno check out some songs listed to see if you like them, then discover new bands through it blablabla

[Judas]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/indiesingles

I love Indie music. I ESPECIALLY love Mumford & Sons! :D

totallyyyyy copy me