www.ipodjukebox.com http://www.ipodjukebox.com Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 The Top Ten Indie Songs of 2011 http://www.ipodjukebox.com/2012/05/04/the-top-ten-indie-songs-of-2011/ http://www.ipodjukebox.com/2012/05/04/the-top-ten-indie-songs-of-2011/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.ipodjukebox.com/?p=7 1. Tycho, “Dive”
The ambient sounds of San Francisco based artist Scott Hansen, more prominently known as electronic artist Tycho, have been feeding the ears of chillwave fans since 2002. His latest release and the title track, “Dive”, is spectacular record and shouldn’t be missed.

2. Youth Lagoon, “Cannons”
22 year-old indie electronic artist Trevor Powers made his indie debut this year. His mix of chill beats, ambient synth as well as guitars and other instruments is an intoxicating concoction.

3. M83, “Midnight City”
M83 gave us one of the most powerful and catchy songs of 2011. If you are feeling a gap from the retirement of LCD Soundsystem, look no further. M83′s latest release, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming”, gives a double sided album packed with new wave goodness.

4. The Antlers, “Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out”
Led by vocalist and guitarist Peter Silberman, the Brooklyn based band is making waves in the indie rock scene.

5. Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”
Formed in Seattle in 2006, Fleet Foxes is continuing a legacy of indie rock from the northwest. They are continuing their rise to prominence with their latest release, “Helplessness Blues”, which spanned a single of the same title..

6. Real Estate, “It’s Real”
7. Beirut, “Santa Fe”
8. Bon Iver, “Holocene”
9. Florence + The Machine, “Shake It Out”
10. Wild Flag, “Romance”

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The five most important ingredients to a great Indie band are:

- Excellent guitar playing skills
- Knowledge of what Indie Rock is
- Songs to relax listeners and transport them from their current moment
- Book local venues to get the band name out there
- Always look like performing is a blast even if it’s been a bad day

The music that is written has to speak to the audience; they have to be able to relate to it.Check out this link here. The band’s image must be one that fans can relate to and enjoy watching. A fan of Indie Rock can tell if the band really knows what it’s about or not. Research what Indie Rock really is before going forward. Make sure that the band name sticks out and can be memorable. Record several tracks and burn them to CD’s to toss out to concert goers for added exposure. People like free things, especially free music.

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This particular app allows you to stream music through NPR to your phone or any other electronic device with these capabilities, such as a tablet or computer. And it is easy for you to search for particular genres and music types that most interest you so that you can be exposed to all new artists from those particular genres and discover some new music that you are sure to fall in love with.

In addition, since the app is free, you can essentially get hours of entertainment through simply downloading this app, and then buy the music of the artists that you like the most. So if you are a lover of music from all over the world, then be sure to take the time and download this new and innovative app today.Still bored? Click to continue: NPR music app for the iPad updated with some new features

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