Indie Music
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Contributing Articles in Indie Music
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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