Indie Pop Music

The long-awaited return of post-punk legends Magazine has been a success thanks to sell-out gigs and prime time TV appearances.

Oct 16, 2009 - Ben Murray

There are many star studded events among the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California, but none quite sparkled like the performance by Arielle Dollinger.

Sep 14, 2009 - Lindsay Dellinger

Up-and-coming artist Amy Kuney's debut album, Bird's Eye View, is a blend of upbeat and mellow, simple and complex, emphasizing the album's theme: change and transition.

Sep 11, 2009 - Suzanne Swartz

Amy Kuney, an up-and-coming indie pop musician based in Los Angeles, talks about the inspirations for her music, touring, and her debut album, Bird's Eye View.

Sep 4, 2009 - Suzanne Swartz

Fleet Foxes's self-titled debut album impresses worldwide audience with its exquisite vocal harmonies and lyrical poetry.

Jul 9, 2009 - Alex Plesca

Great Northern release their sophomore album, Remind Me Where the Light Is, a collection of atmospheric and earnest soul-searching anthems.

Jun 25, 2009 - James W. Coates

Who is MGMT? That is usually the first question asked once one hears the spectacular synth-induced, snazzy, and eclectic sound of the talented and underrated pair.

Jun 1, 2009 - Lindsay Dellinger

Arielle Dollinger sits down to answer more questions for those unfamiliar with her music, showcasing her amiable sense of humor and distinct fortitude.

May 27, 2009 - Lindsay Dellinger

Singer/songwriter/musician, Arielle Dollinger answers some pertinent questions regarding her art, life, and then some.

May 27, 2009 - Lindsay Dellinger

Phoenix may not be a household name yet, but this French indie-rock quartet is poised to be the next big thing.

May 23, 2009 - Jenn Reid

After nearly a decade middling in the indie scene, Phoenix has made a breakthrough with May 26 release "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" blending indie rock with Euro-synth.

May 5, 2009 - Daniel Shafer

Scotland's Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee reunite to perform songs from the newly expanded Sub Pop reissue of Enter The Vaselines.

Apr 28, 2009 - Joanne Huffa

For Regina Spektor's fifth album, which will be titled Far and reportedly will be released in June, she worked with four very unique, famous and talented producers.

Mar 21, 2009 - Max Neibaur

Sarah Hethcoat's music floats between pop and saucy rock. Hethcoat's sincerity and clarity comes across solidly and confidently on and off stage.

Feb 11, 2009 - Melissa Kucirek

Lily Allen has written one of the most anticipated albums of 2009. 'It's Not Me, It's You' will unfold the truth.

Feb 8, 2009 - Lauren Corona

"Tilly and the Wall" is an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called Tillie and the Wall, written by Leo Lionni.

Jan 19, 2009 - Carissa A. Boak

Alegranza,is a marked improvement in El Guincho's work. It has a flowing, poppy feel similar to Animal Collective, but remains unique through lyrics and sampling.

Jan 1, 2009 - James Blake

Indie-Pop Veterans Belle and Sebastion have a new disc collecting their BBC Sessions that is both lovely and predictable.

Nov 12, 2008 - Matthew Whelihan

Of Montreal has always been a strange band, but Skeletal Lamping takes this to a new level. Filled with short bursts of ideas and songs, the album is wacky and endearing.

Oct 20, 2008 - James Blake

What Stars do best is craft songs out of melodrama that approaches the unbelievable, reining in their symphonic urges with compelling personal details or turns of phrase.

Sep 25, 2008 - Joseph Curtis Henderson

Me and Armini's finely crafted songs reveal an old soul behind the pen of the thirtysomething songwriter, walking a line between tender vignettes and keen observations.

Sep 5, 2008 - Lee Simmons

Hana Pestle and Erin McCarley are two up and coming female vocalists to keep your eyes and ears on.

Aug 24, 2008 - Ariana Marie Rice

A review of the debut album from Portland's own Picture and Sounds. The soulful coffee house rock is made to set the mood.

Aug 24, 2008 - Andrew Woolford

Have you ever had that kid you were mean to in high school grow up to be an ultra cool mega celebrity? Apparently Bandcamp has.

Aug 19, 2008 - Christina Donahue

The Magnetic Fields' latest album attempts to answer the age old question: What happens to a lover scorned when they pick up an electric guitar?

Aug 18, 2008 - Joseph Curtis Henderson