Please help me remember the name of a 1990s indie film director. [more inside]
posted by colinmarshall on Oct 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for recommendations of modern indie rock artists that aren't afraid to shred & solo - on the electric guitar, not a Casiotone. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Oct 27, 2009 - 41 answers

Can you recommend good electro remixes of indie / pop music? [more inside]
posted by mikeweeney on Oct 18, 2009 - 20 answers

help me make a cool, sweet, smart, fun ipod mix for my wedding! bonus points if you have suggestions for processional/recessional music. [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Sep 21, 2009 - 19 answers

I need to update my dance-y indie music selection. My playlist is so 2007. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Sep 10, 2009 - 21 answers

What's some good, danceable French indie pop/electro? [more inside]
posted by decoherence on Aug 15, 2009 - 19 answers

My band is going on a national rock tour: what should I know? [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue on Aug 12, 2009 - 24 answers

What online music retailers would you recommend? I'm interested in CDs, new and used, preferably from an independent outfit. [more inside]
posted by woodway on Jul 26, 2009 - 17 answers

I found a job posting from a Mac software developer for a support/QA guru that pretty much sums up exactly what I want in a job right now. However, circumstances are not right for this particular position. How can I still do this as a job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2009 - 1 answer

Please help me identify this song: it sounds like the Kinks, but I think it's more recent. Has something like "she asks, 'do you love me?' but she means, 'will you respect me?'" in the lyrics. [more inside]
posted by AV on Jul 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Rock 101 Filter (literally): I'm giving a lecture on popular music from 1984 - 2000. (!) I'm teaching by style (in 1.5 hours). I'm having a tough time with alternative, punk, and indie rock. Whaddya think? [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 on Jun 18, 2009 - 48 answers

Where can I listen to Canadian Indie radio, online? [more inside]
posted by Sufi on May 19, 2009 - 12 answers

So I just watched the fourth episode of Scrubs season 8 with the song Close Your Eyes by Young Love. What are some other sissy-rock songs that are worth crying over (more Further by Longview than, I dunno, Nick Drake or something)?
posted by serak on May 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Where could I find the vocal mix of Primal Scream's "Come Together"? [more inside]
posted by pompomtom on Apr 28, 2009 - 7 answers

does anyone know the guitar chords/ tab for Chad Vangaalen's echo train? PLease....
posted by madmamasmith on Apr 17, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm attempting to track down the title of a film I saw years ago on the IFC that ended with a botched suicide/murder attempt by a troubled adolescent girl... [more inside]
posted by afabulousbeing on Mar 11, 2009 - 4 answers

How can you speed-up the process of a T-short becoming thin, worn, and soft? I don't care about discoloration. [more inside]
posted by ilovehistory on Feb 15, 2009 - 9 answers

Where are the best places on the web for news, information — and, if available — streaming versions/trailers of new indie documentaries? (I'm interested in interviewing their directors on the radio and thus promote the films.) [more inside]
posted by colinmarshall on Feb 11, 2009 - 4 answers

WWGPS? (Where Would Gram Parsons shop) [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Feb 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend some cutesy indie films to me, in the style of Garden State and I'm Reed Fish? Feel-good love stories, but with a little [more inside]
posted by Precision on Jan 20, 2009 - 46 answers

Any good indie or punk rock songs about babies, young children as tributes or goofs? [more inside]
posted by psmealey on Dec 14, 2008 - 43 answers

Help me remember the name of this acclaimed recent indie film. [more inside]
posted by overglow on Dec 3, 2008 - 4 answers

For the past 6-7 years I've owned a mac and therefore paid very little attention to the indie freeware/shareware pc games scene. Recently I got a copy of crossover for my macbook and I'm looking for good places to find small, quality, non resource-intensive games to play. [more inside]
posted by aspo on Nov 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Where to list my video equipment for rental? [more inside]
posted by JMB1138 on Nov 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I want to start a small business making/selling casual video games. I'm aware of the many smart and committed people who have tried this and failed, but I want to make a go of it anyway. How do I improve my chances of success? [more inside]
posted by [user was fined for this post] on Oct 28, 2008 - 7 answers

MusicFilter: I'm looking for more French-language music I can enjoy while keeping up my (very poor) French. I like April March, Les Sans Culottes and Bonjour Brumaire. Who else can I listen to? [more inside]
posted by joannemerriam on Oct 21, 2008 - 31 answers

I want my film listed on IMDb. I've tried and failed. The title gets lost in a dead letter office while I'm supposed to come up with "relevant information" without being told what information that could be. [more inside]
posted by davidriley on Oct 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Uplifting Indie Rock Suggestions? (Similar to Dry Lips by Lightspeed Champion) [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Sep 1, 2008 - 11 answers

Does anybody know what the song used in this video from this post on the blue is? [more inside]
posted by Navelgazer on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Lady mefites, what are your favorite online shopping sites for girly vintage wear? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Jul 15, 2008 - 10 answers

How to get theatrical distribution for an indie? [more inside]
posted by rocco on Jul 10, 2008 - 5 answers

What are the challenges that independent filmmakers + people working in the industry (actors, crew, etc) face today? What tools do you use currently for the different stages of your production? What do you like about them, what do you wish for? [more inside]
posted by seeminglee on Jul 4, 2008 - 3 answers

Tell me some indie/punk shows/venues I MUST see in England/Amsterdam/France/Spain (but mainly England) this fall (mid-August through October). [more inside]
posted by holdkris99 on Jun 25, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the best way to sell mp3 downloads? I run a website for an indie musician who'd like to setup a shop for his tunes. [more inside]
posted by krunk on Jun 4, 2008 - 6 answers

I need "It could've been good if you only..." songs, in the vein of New Slang by The Shins. Does anyone know any good ones? [more inside]
posted by omegar on Jun 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Trying to remember the name of a band... [more inside]
posted by whataboutben on Jun 3, 2008 - 15 answers

What's so special about Indie culture? [more inside]
posted by jne1813 on May 3, 2008 - 28 answers

What arrangements should I make with a student filmmaker who wants to use my music in his film? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Apr 19, 2008 - 14 answers

short film: guy on fire - what was the title? [more inside]
posted by shino-boy on Apr 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Indie songs in commercials? [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Mar 25, 2008 - 65 answers

I have a friend who is into mainstream music, stuff that one would hear on MTV or general radio stations. I want to introduce her to some good indie music and would like some ideas of songs that would be appropriate. I asked her a song that she really likes right now and she gave me this song. I appreciate everyones help and am looking forward to seeing responses.
posted by thenuts on Mar 16, 2008 - 17 answers

I like indie type rock. He likes U2 and Bon Jovi. Help me make a mix cd he won't hate! [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy on Mar 13, 2008 - 35 answers

i want to find some good music forums online. [more inside]
posted by messiahwannabe on Mar 6, 2008 - 14 answers

Songs about soulmates? [more inside]
posted by messylissa on Mar 4, 2008 - 17 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 by octavia on Feb 24, 2008 - 10 answers

She's so dull - come on rip her to shreds! [more inside]
posted by runincircles on Jan 31, 2008 - 55 answers

How can you find out if a certain independent film will be coming out in a wide release? [more inside]
posted by Funky Claude on Jan 27, 2008 - 9 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 by octavia on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

Looking for excellent indie ambient music. [more inside]
posted by crickets on Jan 7, 2008 - 32 answers

SongFilter: What is this song? [more inside]
posted by whimsicalnymph on Jan 6, 2008 - 5 answers