indie music
Nuevo Rock Americano
A quick look back to some groups that got bunched into the “Nuevo Rock Americano”, at least in Spain. They had some things in common, at least the ones at the top of the list… but others were clearly misplaced (The Cramps). A highlight of this period: a song that was a great success back [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Los campesinos!
Los campesinos! (the peasants! – you knew that if you know Spanish.) They sound exactly the way I like! Remind me of Sonic Youth, but much much happier. (Proof: Teenage Riot, one of SY’s lighter songs. It sounds similar to me in spirit.) Fabulous indie band from Wales! Hear some samples at goear. Or this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )KEXP
KEXP, Seattle. Where the music matters. I started listening to this station when it still was KCMU, I was living in Seattle and it was broadcast. Happily, I can still catch it online, and due to the time zone, I can now enjoy rare programming at the (Western US) wee hours. I have also added [...]
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