Favorite Indie Band?

Far and away my fave is Death Cab for Cutie.

Hmm, I also like The Shins, Bright Eyes, and most of all Elliott Smith *swoon*

Neutral Milk Hotel is another one to check out. They've got a little bit of a folk sound.

The Coup

death cab for cutie

I really, really like Múm. I wish they'd release a new album already.

Erika, what's your fave DCfC album?

Under the Influence of Giants

I think the most consistent indie band of the past ten years is probably Super Furry Animals.

Maybe The Shins...

Babes in Toyland

three way tie between tilly and the wall, the decemberists, and rilo kiley

death cab fot cutie, decemberists, postal service

Two of my favourite bands are Rasputina and The Dresden Dolls (I think they're still classed as indie even though they were signed by Roadrunner). I don't really pay much attention to genres of music, though if anyone asked what those bands were I say cello rock and punk cabaret respectively. :P

Janet Klein & her Parlour Boys, Rache;;e Garniez & the Fortunate Few, Myshkin's Ruby Warblers

i think the shins and postal service.

The Unicorns, Voxtrot, Belle & Sebastian, The Apples In Stereo

Arctic Monkeys and Regina Spektor.

death cab for cutieeee...amazin!! i luv the song..i'll folow u into the dark..!
peace

the killers and snow patrol are the best and fallout boy

I cringed inside when I saw Fallout Boy (along with the others).

From Wikipedia:

"In popular music, indie music (from independent) is any of a number of genres, scenes, subcultures and stylistic and cultural attributes, characterised by perceived independence from commercial pop music and mainstream culture and an autonomous, do-it-yourself (DIY) approach."

the liiers are awesome so shut the fuck up u mong

Well someone is a bit rude... If someone doesn't like the same thing you do who cares? Everyone has different tastes.

This

so shut the fuck up u mong

is just uncalled for

well she says the killers is not an indie song

"well she says the killers is not an indie song"

No, they are not an indie song.

You might not have noticed, but while the Killers are still somewhat considered indie, and I believe they may still be on an indie label, but their music has become rather mainstream. A lot of the other bands that have been posted in this topic are not at that level of fame, which is some people's definition of indie. The same goes for Snow Patrol, but as far as I know Fall Out Boy aren't considered indie at all.

The terms of what indie actually is are hard to define and some people do have different views. Don't lash out because of something you don't know. That was way too hash a comment and I think you should reconsider the way you respond to people in the future. ¬_¬

my favorite indie band is the shaky hands and spoon, just sayin

i didnt know that killers was a song
i thought it was a band?

Well, The Ditty Bops have fulfulled their 2-album contract with Warner Bros and have now gone indy. They'll be recording on their own label from now on... which means I can pimp them in this thread without being off-topic! ;-)

Seriously, though, check them out if you have any interest in folksy swing music. You can stream all the tracks from their first two albums on their website, even. Fun stuff.

My favorite is Grand Serenade, but you've never heard of them.

I like the Postal Service, the Rocket Summer (would he be considered indie?), and Bright Eyes (would they be considered indie?). Oh, and Elliot Smith.

Now that I think about it.....I'd consider the Velvet Underground and Public Image Limited indie. And the Stone Roses. Would grunge have been considered indie at the time? If so, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, the Melvins, and pretty much every band who was ever on Sub Pop.

If Rilo Kiley are still considered indie then they're one of my favorites. And The Black Keys too.

@robelanator: The Ditty Bops rule. It's like listening to 30s jive music played on a guitar - if that makes sense!

My chem, Death Cab For A Cutie, 30 seconds to mars but thats more indie rock Id say =]

nope...none

I really, really like Mum. I wish they'd release a new album already.

Yay! My wish has been granted. Their new album will be released on the 25th.

Neutral Milk Hotel

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