What is "indie" rock? Depending on the source, you could get dozens of different definitions. This site isn't meant to define a genre but it might introduce you to some music you haven't heard before.

Click on the band's name and you'll be redirected to the bands official website. Click on the album title and you'll get more info on the album.

Happy listening and please feel free to hit up our partner site www.songofthedayalternative.blogspot.com for some alternative gems.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Long Way Down - Haste the Day

Band: Haste the Day
Home Town: Carmel, IN
Why is it on here?:  They key to a good cover is to retain the original sound of the song while adding a little of your own sound- that's why this version of the Goo Goo Dolls' (who I hate by the way) classic is quite good.  Happy Memorial Day.  


Thursday, May 27, 2010

Distopian Dream Girl - Built To Spill

Band: Built To Spill
Album: There's Nothing Wrong with Love
Released: September 13, 1994
Home Town: Boise, ID
Why is it on here?:  Great song.  Influential Band.  Should be a part of everyone's indie collection, because Chad Sones said so.  

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Title and Registration - Death Cab for Cutie

Band: Death Cab for Cutie
Album: Transantlanticism
Released: October 7, 2003
Home Town: Bellingham, WA
Why is it on here?: These guys were one of the first instances that I remember of a band with an indie sound going mainstream.  Does that mean they are not indie anymore?  Is indie a sound?  Does indie only describe bands on indie labels?  Does anyone else get annoyed with the little boy keeps calling Indiana Jones, Indy?  Who cares really, the song is good and one of my favorite by the band.  The video reminds me of that board game Operation...zzzzap. 

Monday, May 24, 2010

A Good Start - Maria Tayor

Band: Maria Taylor
Album: Lynn Teeter Flower
Released: March 6, 2007
Home Town: Birmingham, AL
Why is it on here?:  She's got a great voice and she sorta looks like Tina Fey - two strikes and you're in.  

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Thank You - The Redwalls

Band:  The Redwalls
Album: De Novo
Released: June 21, 2005
Home Town: Deerfield, IL
Why is it on here?:  I like this song a lot, it reminds me 70s era Bowie.  Hope you like it.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Too Bright To See, Too Loud To Hear - Underoath

Band: Underoath
Album: Lost in the Sound of Separation
Released: April 30th, 2008
Home Town: Ocala, FL
Why is it on here?:  This song starts off slow but has a great build and an intense ending.  Just what I needed today.  The video is truly a work of art.  See it by clicking here.  HERE. 

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Where Is My Mind - Nada Surf (Pixies Cover)

Band: Nada Surf
Home Town: Brooklyn, NY
Why is it on here?:  Cover week continues....