You have brushed aside anything on that list because for some reason you have decided that you don't like anything with the term "indie" associated with it. If you would actually take the time to listen to the records on that list you would soon find they cross nearly all genres of music whether it be punk rock, rock n' roll, country, folk rock, etc. Therefore "indie" does not work as an all encompassing term to describe a genre. To brush them all aside just because of the use of the term "indie" is a sign of ignorance, something that runs rampant on this board.

Various Artists The Harder They Come Original Motion Picture Soundtrack R.E.M. Fables of the Reconstruction David Lindley & El Rayo-X El Rayo-X Leon Russell Hank Wilson's Back, Vol. 1 Whiskeytown Strangers Almanac Jimmy Buffett A1A Peter Tosh Equal Rights Megafaun Gather, Form & Fly Earl Scruggs Revue Live! From Austin City Limits Old & In the Way Old & In the Way

If you're getting your definition of "indie" from Wikipedia that would be your first problem. I suggest actually listening to the music first, then making a decision as to whether you like it or not. To use the broad brush stroke of not liking it just because of the use of the term "indie" isn't being fair to yourself or the artists involved. Again, I ask you, if Zeppelin were a new band today and issued their first record on an independent label, would you immediately write them off just because of the use of the word "indie"?

If you don't know what the original poster meant by "current" here is the first post in this thread. if you can't figure it out by reading his post then I suggest sending a PM to Matthew for his explanation of what he meant by "Current Music Recommendations". The rest of us that have participated in this thread seem to have a thorough understanding of what he meant, it's really not that complicated.

"Indie" is an indication of an artist being on an independent label, not how they sound. If Zeppelin were a new band today and issued their first record on an independent label would you write them off just because you've already made your mind up that you're not going to like anything associated with the title "indie"? Just curious.

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This is a thread for current music. The board is top heavy with old music. It definitely has it's place but not in this thread.

Are you referring to the list above? If so, please point out the ones that are "indie".

The Jackson 5ive weren't "huge"? He wasn't always a solo artist.

Apparently the Lilith Fair tour isn't over (as stated in that article) as I just read about more dates in October.

"Rick Jethro", what a cool fucking band name that'd make.

Perhaps I've somehow managed to miss it but so far I can't find any evidence of Sarah McLachlan ever being diagnosed with breast cancer. I know she's a champion of breast cancer research but outside of that, I haven't been able to find anything that says she has breast cancer. As far as where's she's been, she's headlining The Lilith Fair. I'd say that's a pretty high profile gig except the tour has been suffering greatly from poor ticket sales.

Even though Killer is one of the very first records I ever owned as a kid back in the 70s, it wasn't until last year that I saw Alice Cooper in concert. A DVD of a show (Hammersmith Odeon) from his current Theatre of Death Tour is due out on the 28th.

Even though Killer is one of the very first records I ever owned as a kid back in the 70s, it wasn't until last year that I saw Alice Cooper in concert. A DVD of a show (Hammersmith Odeon) from his current Theatre of Death Tour is due out on the 28th.

I like everything Aerosmith did up until Night In the Ruts with their last truly great record being Rocks. As the years progressed they fell vicitm to the MTV power ballad mentality and even brought in outside writers to help them score "hit" songs. That is not the Aerosmith I once knew and loved. I will say, the one and only time I saw them in concert (Get A Grip tour) that they are still a very ferocious live act. Cool to seem them ironing out their differences as of late and even bringing some old gems into the set (I See You Crying, No More, No More, etc.). Perhaps this will lead to them recording one more decent album along the lines of their early work. I just hope it doesn't have any MTV-friendly power ballads on it. You See Me Crying, I love. Amazing? Not so much....

I'm curious as to when REO were ever highly rated? Yes, on the other hand, were one of the pioneers of what became known as progressive rock so I believe any recognition they've received over the years is well deserved. Funny thing is, so many of the bands that catch hell such as REO Speedwagon, Styx, Journey, Foreigner, Kansas, etc. actually do have some decent material but for the most part those songs are overshadowed by extremely weak material. There's a reason why they've become the laughingstock of rock over the years.

This had reached a peak by the time In the Dark came out and Touch of Grey scored them their first ever Top 10 hit. Sadly, this was also around the same time I saw them in concert for the very first time ('89). Still, that particular concert stands as one of my very favorites of all time. It was clear though, there were a lot of people showing up just for the "party" that didn't really give a shit about the music. The problem only escalated from that point on.

Like-wise. On the one hand you'll come out and say things like "I"m outta here" or "don't talk to me and I won't talk to you", then suddenly you act as though you've never even said those things at all. Same goes for how you handle yourself here. One second you seem calm and reasonable but within the next you're going off on everyone around you. I honestly have no problem with you but if you constantly feel victimized or under attack then I have to ask, how do you expect people to respond to you here?

Love them but I'm not as into them as I once was. I still need to fill out my collection with some of their stuff though. Also, with Yes it depends on what era you're referring to. They've been through several different permutations through the years both personnel and music-wise. Apparently the current version of the band doesn't even include (vocalist) Jon Anderson. Some of their music is the very definition of prog-rock while some of the more latter day stuff (such as 90125) is more pop oriented.

If you liked that, try this one on for size. Please let me know what you think, and be honest.

What a short memory you have. Remember this?

Try this. Fucked Up are one of the most talked about bands playing Hopscotch next weekend. Punk rock really isn't my thing but I'd still like to check out their set.

The Grateful Dead were so multi-faceted there were several ways in which you could approach their music: by seeing them live, the "hits" on the radio and the studio/live recordings. Because of the "Deadhead" phenomenon some people decided they didn't like them based solely on that without even hearing a note of their music. Speaking just for myself, Workingman's Dead was among my first album purchases in the early to mid-70s. I basically only knew Casey Jones from the radio but that record really opened my ears up to lots of new sounds whether it be folk, country, bluegrass or rock n' roll. Somehow they managed to cover all of the bases and then some. This was way before I knew anything about the magic of their live shows or the Deadhead's tribal-like subculture. It was the music and the music only that attracted me. That said, they're definitely one of those bands that aren't for everybody. As Jerry Garcia was often quoted, ""We're like licorice. Not everybody likes licorice, but the people who like licorice really like licorice." I only saw four shows over the years but I can say without hesitation that I have never witnessed anything like the communal spirit that was in full effect at a Grateful Dead concert. No other band has created as devoted a following (and a subculture to boot) and most likely, never will. They were that rare band, like Zeppelin, the Beatles or R.E.M. that only come along once in a lifetime. I am just glad I got to be a part of it for a short while.

This Athens, GA band opened for R.E.M. on their last tour. I didn't catch any of those particular shows but I was tuned in the night they opened for R.E.M. at Stubb's in Austin for SXSW 2008.