When someone mentions Elliot Smith in casual conversation, the reference will usually be lost on most people, as Elliot, while brilliant, was a true Indie artist. The same holds still for most bands in the Omaha music scene, they are some of the most brilliant an influential bands of their time, but many people don't even know they exist (i.e.The Good Life, Neva Dinova).
Now, imagine this, the five bands on this list get lost within that Indie scene. When someone mentions one of their names at an Indie show, people might still look clueless, which is why this list is so important. Take a listen to a few of the less well known Indie bands and then pass this knowledge on.
Born Ruffians
A Canada based Indie rock band boasting traditional Indie pop that would make many a collector's ears perk up.
- Genre: Indie/Pop
- Band Members:Mitch Derosier (Bass), Steven Hamelin (Drums), and Luke Lalonde(Vocals/Guitar)
- If You Like These Bands, You'll Love Born Ruffians: Talking Heads, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
- Newest Album: Red, Yellow and Blue (2008)
Kate Nash
Nash is a crass British singer/songwriter whose melodies are both infectious and full of Indie-pop angst.
- Genre: Pop/Indie/Piano
- Band Members: Kate Marie Nash
- If You Like These Bands, You'll Love Kate Nash: Lily Allen, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor
- Newest Album: Made of Bricks (2007)
I Was A Cub Scout
The band started as a one-man project, the brain-child of singer/songwriter Todd Marriott, but it soon added drummer, Willam Boweman and became a synth-pop powerhouse.
- Genre: Indie/Synth-Pop
- Band Members: William Bowerman (Drummer), Todd Marriott (Everything Else)
- If You Like These Bands, You'll Love I Was A Cub Scout: The Postal Service, Jimmy Eat World
- Newest Album: I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope (2008)
Coconut Records
Coconut Records is the brain child of actor Jason Schwartzman. This one man band delivers genuine emotive Indie rock.
- Genre: Indie/Rock
- Band Members: Jason Schwartzman
- If You Like These Bands, You'll Love Coconut Records: The Elected, Ben Kweller
- Newest Album: Nighttiming (2007)
The Cribs
Made up of twin brothers Gary and Ryan, younger brother Ross and ex-The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, this band packs an Indie rock punch and will keep it's audience captivated and rocking right on through the night.
- Genre: Indie/Rock/Punk
- Band Members: Gary Jarman (Vocals/Bass), Ryan Jarman (Vocals/Guitar), RossJarman (Drums), Johnny Marr (Guitar)
- If You Like These Bands, You'll Love The Cribs: Kaiser Cheifs, The Strokes
- Newest Album: Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever (2007)
These bands deserve some well-awaited attention, so look them up and give them a listen. There is no harm in trying out a new band and these are some of the best that the new Indie scene has to offer.
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