Alternative and Indie Music 101
An introduction to alternative and independent music.
Kerry Skemp
Biographical profile of Kerry Skemp, About Alternative & Independent Music Contributing Writer
Biographical profile of Kerry Skemp, About Alternative & Independent Music Contributing Writer
Michael Keefe
A brief biographical profile of Michael Keefe, About Alternative & Independent Music Contributing Writer
A brief biographical profile of Michael Keefe, About Alternative & Independent Music Contributing Writer
Great Alt/Indie Rock You Missed In 2007
Has it been a good year for Alternative and Indie Rock? Who cares. It's been a good year for these albums -- in the sense that they have found their way to my ears, and my mind and heart are happy that such is so. Point being, if the below haven't found their way to your ears, I recommend you take actions in order to remedy that crime. Why? Because these are the best. Of the year. That I reviewed…
Has it been a good year for Alternative and Indie Rock? Who cares. It's been a good year for these albums -- in the sense that they have found their way to my ears, and my mind and heart are happy that such is so. Point being, if the below haven't found their way to your ears, I recommend you take actions in order to remedy that crime. Why? Because these are the best. Of the year. That I reviewed…
Alt Rock Breakup Songs
Ever been dumped? Sure you have. Listen to these tunes while you wallow in self pity -- to make yourself feel better (or worse).
Ever been dumped? Sure you have. Listen to these tunes while you wallow in self pity -- to make yourself feel better (or worse).
New Albums to Covet In Early 2007
New Years has passed. 2006 is behind us. What is there to look forward to in 2007? New music. New albums. Ten of them listed here.
New Years has passed. 2006 is behind us. What is there to look forward to in 2007? New music. New albums. Ten of them listed here.
Best Albums of 2006 Lists
I read all the Best Albums Of 2006 lists so you wouldn't have to. Here are the Best Best Album Lists for 2006.
I read all the Best Albums Of 2006 lists so you wouldn't have to. Here are the Best Best Album Lists for 2006.
2006 Alt/Indie Rock Gift Guide
Need to buy a gift for that indie rocker in your family? Trust me -- don't buy the gift certificate to SuperCuts -- buy this instead.
Need to buy a gift for that indie rocker in your family? Trust me -- don't buy the gift certificate to SuperCuts -- buy this instead.
An Indie Rock Guide to Surviving Thanksgiving
An Indie Rock Guide to Surviving Thanksgiving
An Indie Rock Guide to Surviving Thanksgiving
Top 10 Alt Rock Albums for Beginners
Ready to listen but not sure to what? Try these recommendations for alt/indie music beginners. (Not that I'd ever imply you were a beginner.)
Ready to listen but not sure to what? Try these recommendations for alt/indie music beginners. (Not that I'd ever imply you were a beginner.)
Actual Alternatives: The Most Exciting Alt and Indie Genres
Got a sound in mind but aren't sure who's making it? If that sound is good, it might be one of these genres.
Got a sound in mind but aren't sure who's making it? If that sound is good, it might be one of these genres.
Wikipedia Definition of Alternative Music
If you've read about the bands and the styles and still have no idea what I mean when I say "alt rock" -- ask Wikipedia. They always have an answer.
If you've read about the bands and the styles and still have no idea what I mean when I say "alt rock" -- ask Wikipedia. They always have an answer.
Wikipedia Definition of Indie Rock
What millions of anonymous Internet users think when they think indie rock.
What millions of anonymous Internet users think when they think indie rock.
So You Wanna Be An Indie Rocker?
Here's an extensive guide to faking it from soyouwanna.com. (And like my marching band instructor always said: fake it 'till you make it.)
Here's an extensive guide to faking it from soyouwanna.com. (And like my marching band instructor always said: fake it 'till you make it.)