I like indie type rock. He likes U2 and Bon Jovi. Help me make a mix cd he won't hate! [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 35 answers
I need a good name! I'm putting together a travel website focusing mainly on indie rock/nightlife/offbeat stuff to do in different cities, aimed mainly at 20-something travellers or anyone looking for live music or more alternative venues while they're travelling. What should I call it? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - 10 answers
Looking for good online or printed travel guides featuring local indie rock venues in the American Southwest...any recommendations? Should I write one? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers
How can I find the right bass player for my band in the Philadelphia area? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 20 answers 
Can you recommend any cool locations to do a band photo shoot in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 20 answers
My east coast tour is ending. That means it's time to start booking the west coast tour. Please suggest cities and venues for a touring indie rock band to hit in NV, CA, OR, WA, and AZ. [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2007 - 32 answers
DissectingArtFilter: I'd like to start to understand how certain (in my eyes, fantastic) lyrics are devised. Specifically, Stephen Malkmus's lyrics, as a part of Pavement. For instance, Gold Soundz. I can pick out some slant rhymes, and certain other techniques but can't figure out how they work in the context of the entire piece. I know that melody plays a huge role in making the song what it is, but sort of focusing on the lyrics part - any words of wisdom. (and yes, I'm possibly writing lyrics for my band at some point)
posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 5 answers
Where should I book tour dates for an unknown indie-rock band in the middle-atlantic US? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 15 answers
Music nerds! All these indie rock bands are starting to bore me. I want something different... something unique, unconventional, magical, soulful, challenging, uncategorizable, fun, heartbreaking, bizarre, and all or none of the above. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 114 answers
I recently admitted to myself and to the world that I really, really love ABBA's Dancing Queen! Are there any interesting indie / rock covers of it to be found online? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2007 - 28 answers
Where can I get indie rock gigs outside of (but nearby to) Pittsburgh, PA? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 21 answers
Has anyone ever started a record label? I would like some advice (other than "Quit while you're ahead"). [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 11 answers
Music recommendations for someone who has grown up/apart from indie rock. [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2006 - 41 answers
Where should I try to get (indie-pop) bookings in London? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2006 - 15 answers
Tips for tightening up my live vocal performance? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 9 answers
So I'm staying in Orlando June 4-11 with my wife. We'll be there for Microsoft's TechEd. Outside of the typical conference-related activities and attendee parties, what is there to do? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2005 - 5 answers
About five years ago I stumbled across a website that contained a terrific "map" of the various Olympia-based post-grunge indie rock bands (such as
Sleater-Kinney,Cadallaca, The Softies, Quasi, Sarah Dougher), and the interrelations between them (for instance Sarah Dougher has been a vocalist for both Cadallaca and the Crabs; Corin Tucker is a member of Sleater-Kinney and was also in Cadallaca with Sarah Dougher"). But now, for the life of me, I can't find that site, despite using all of my google-hacking skills. Does anyone else know where that page, or a page like it is?
posted on Feb 24, 2005 - 12 answers
I'd like to put together a collection of new (i.e., unfamiliar) music for a friend who gravitates toward the more wistful moments of Belle and Sebastian, James, et al - Brit indie pop that often falls under the dubious label "twee." Any recommendations?
posted on Dec 21, 2004 - 37 answers
OMG. Modest Mouse is damn good. Where can I get more! MORE!
posted on Aug 4, 2004 - 40 answers
