Indie
Top 10 Shoegaze Albums
Shoegaze can all at once be an exciting, terrifying, and cathartic music genre, so join me in what I feel like are the top 10 albums of the genre.
20 Top Scottish Indie Pop Bands of the 2000s
Find out what the Scots were bringing to the world of pop music in the early 21st century. Here are 20 of the top indie-pop bands who burst through from Caledonia!
Death Cab for Cutie Albums Ranked Best to Worst
Seattle-based indie rockers Death Cab for Cutie have an impressive roster of albums. Some are classics, and some are forgettable. In this article, I rank each album and EP from best to worst.
Death Cab for Cutie Keep It Familiar on "Thank You for Today" (Review)
While not ground-breaking, Death Cab For Cutie succeeds with "Thank You For Today"—mostly in the places where it focuses on what has worked in the past. While some songs don't connect in the way that they were meant to, there is enough on here to recommend it to avid fans of indie rock.
Foxing Mess With Their Established Formula on "Nearer My God" (Album Review)
In 2018, Foxing produced perhaps their most ambitious album to date, blending different musical styles into the emo-alternative groove they had already mastered. They created an album that is touching, exciting, and more-listenable than anything they had produced previously.
12 Stellar Alternative Rock Songs From 1990
1990 was an awaking of sorts for alternative rock music; there were artists coming into their own and a number of awesome debuts as well.
Review: Sundara Karma's Album, "Youth Is Only Ever Fun in Retrospect"
After a series of EPs, UK indie rock quartet Sundara Karma unleashed their debut album, "Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect."
Deconstructing "Geogaddi" by Boards of Canada
A deconstructed review of my favorite album by Boards of Canada: "Geogaddi."
Interpretations of the Meaning of Kimbra's "Settle Down" Music Video
This is an analysis of Kimbra's "Settle Down" music video. It is an interesting video that offers viewers much to consider.
15 Great Italian Indie Rock Bands (With Videos)
A list of 15 great Italian indie rock bands—the lighter side of Italian guitar-fueled rock. Here you will find a chaotic melange of pop, rock, punk, grunge, garage, and whatever else.
10 Best Indie Bands That Broke Up or Ended Too Soon
The sounds developed during the '90s paved the way for many of today's most popular bands. Unfortunately, there are some bands that broke up too soon—read on to learn more about them.
Tegan and Sara: How to Tell the Twins Apart
A beginner fan's guide to identifying which twin is which in the Canadian indie-pop duo, Tegan and Sara!
Top '80s Indie Bands
Some '80s bands faded away as the decade came to a close. Others are still around and performing. These '80s bands had a major impact on my life.
Best Indie Love Songs to Dedicate to Your Special Someone (With Videos)
I've compiled a list of the top 29 Indie and Rock love songs to dedicate to your crush, love interest, partner, or spouse. From Radiohead to Jimmy Eat World, this list will help you win over your honey's heart.
Top 10 Best Radiohead Songs
Radiohead has proven itself to be a driving force behind alternative rock music. They are one of the only bands that truly keep their audience guessing. This list of the top 10 Radiohead songs is based on each song's popularity, quality, and originality.