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Indie Music Feature Writer: Lisa Sutlieff

The Indie Music Suite introduces indie bands, interviews and features independent artists. Check in daily for CD reviews, indie music news, events, indie culture, and more about indie label artists, unsigned musicians, and bands with that awesome indie sound.

You'll also find news on competitions and award ceremonies featuring the best indie artists, as well as gift ideas and the best songs and life soundtracks for indie music lovers.

From news and CD reviews on established bands (like The Killers, Kings of Leon, MGMT, and Razorlight), to support for new and unsigned indie bands and musicians such as Blind Pilot, Perhapst and Hip Parade), you'll find it reported here at your Indie Music Suite.

To suggest indie music features, bands or CDs for review, contact Indie Music writer, Lisa Sutlieff.


Feature Writer Articles in Indie Music

Sleddogs: Awards and Heroes
Indie Suite talks to rock band's lead singer and bass player, Kenny Byrka, ahead of release of the band's third album, Save Your Vinyl
Sleddogs: Playing the Stages
Indie Suite talks to bassist and lead singer Kenny Byrka, ahead of release of the band's third album, Save Your Vinyl.
Sleddogs: Vocally-driven Classic Rock
Indie Suite touches base with lead singer Kenny Byrka, lead singer and bass player, ahead of release of the bands third album, Save Your Vinyl.
White Lies: To Lose My Life
With 2009 proving to be the mother of all debuts for Ealing band the White Lies, Indie Suite takes a closer look at the album that knocked indie music for six.
Baby Scream: Music and Art, MySpace, Marc Bolan
Indie Suite talks to Baby Scream's Juan Mazzola about how he got into music, the MySpace debate, movie collecting and what he's listening to right now.


Contributing Articles in Indie Music

Noteworthy Indie Rock Albums of 2009
Many quality albums from the world of indie pop and rock hit the shelves in 2009. This is a short list of some of the best albums of the year.
The City of Tiny Lights Gears Up for EP Release
With the onlsaught of new alternative and rock bands hitting the MySpace Music realm, originality and unique talent seems to be rare.
Album Review: Anatomica
Sophomore effort from this Austin band shows they are more than just a one album wonder.
Music Review: Julian Lennon - Lucy EP
After 11 years off, Julian Lennon has released the Lucy EP, a tribute to Lupus victim Lucy Vodden, who inspired the Beatles classic "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds."
Stan – Into the Sun
STAN - the Tyneside based indie legends - return with a stunning new album. "Into The Sun" is the long awaited follow up to their 1999 offering, Believe.
Obscure Christmas Songs
The same old Christmas Songs can get boring. Sometimes hearing lesser known Christmas songs can get one back into the holiday spirit.
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
Reclusive L.A. weirdo and home recording genius finally whips a live band into shape, records in a professional studio, and puts out an awesome single.
Pavement the Rock Band Reunites in 2010
Pavement first appeared in the 90's music underground with a series of raucous, heavily distorted singles whose origins were shrouded in mystery.
Songs for Christmas by Sufjan Stevens
Eclectic music fans looking for an alternative to the same old tired holiday music should check out Sufjan Steven's excellent box set, Songs for Christmas.
Review: The Swell Season - Strict Joy Album
Strict Joy, the 2009 release from the musical duo known for their work in the film Once, is a more band-oriented album that gets better with repeated listens.
Christmas Albums for Indie Music Lovers
Music fans may think Christmas carols less cool than the polka, but a wide range of indie music artists are reinventing the genre for a new generation.
Noah and The Whale: The First Days of Spring
The First Days of Spring articulately - though sound and words - pinpoints the misery accompanied with a break up and finding happiness after.
One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur
One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur, a documentary soundtrack, collects 12 original songs based on Jack Kerouac's legendary 1962 novel.
Review: Embryonic by The Flaming Lips
After reinventing their sound in 1999 with The Soft Bulletin, the Flaming Lips are again at a crossroads on their 12th album, their 3rd this decade.
2009 Bucky Awards Voting Open Now
CBC has announced the short list for its 2009 Bucky Awards, a celebration of all things independent, musical and Canadian. Voting is open to the public.

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