Indie
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the indie music genre. Combine with other tags for subgenres, e.g. “indie+rock,” “indie+pop,” or “indie+electronic.”
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Tegan and Sara – “So Jealous” (2004)
The Tegan and Sara chill-out album. So Jealous is mandatory nighttime listening, significant for being one of the rare pop rock albums that can be enjoyed when you’re tired. Obviously, its setting is a quiet city. Don’t overlook those synthesizers far in the background, twinkling like distant streetlights. The entire sound of So Jealous blends… (read more)
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Florence + The Machine – “Lungs”
‘Lungs’ is easily one of the best-written, most powerful pop albums of all time. With it, Florence + The Machine unquestionably outdo any of their influences. ‘Lungs’ deserves every bit of the praise it gets, if not more. (read more)
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Arcade Fire – “The Suburbs”
Name(s): The SuburbsArtist(s): Arcade FireFormat(s): Album (63:55)Genre(s): Indie Rock / Indie Pop / Indie FolkRelease Date(s): August 3, 2010 I don’t completely understand why some people malign The Suburbs so much. It makes sense Arcade Fire would strip down their rambunctious sound and lyrical obscurities to reflect the simpler nature of their suburban youths. It’s… (read more)
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Arctic Monkeys – “Humbug”
‘Humbug’ doesn’t sound like stoner rock, but Turner’s strength is his ability to pen catchy sing-along choruses. Restrained energy doesn’t accentuate that. (read more)
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Sonic Youth – “EVOL” (1986)
Completely desolate. Wandering aimlessly through a seemingly abandoned, worn-down industrial city at the dead of night, from the streets above to the subway below and back home again. EVOL is Sonic Youth’s most atmospheric release and one of their absolute best. The whispering, anxiety-ridden “Shadow of a Doubt” is perhaps the greatest highlight. Kim Gordon’s… (read more)
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Nicole Atkins – “Neptune City”
As the trend of female-led soul-influenced indie pop goes, ‘Neptune City’ and Nicole Atkins stand about at the top of everything I’ve heard. (read more)
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My Bloody Valentine – “The New Record by My Bloody Valentine” (1986)
The New Record by My Bloody Valentine is a great step forward for the band, who previously performed derivative post-punk that imitated The Birthday Party and The Cramps. On this EP, the band moves a bit closer towards their recognizable noise pop and shoegaze sound. But they’re still not quite there yet. There’s an undercurrent… (read more)
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Sonic Youth – “Rather Ripped” (2006)
Sonic Youth reached their peak when they learned how to work their experimental tendencies into the context of a good pop rock song. On Rather Ripped, the band hold back their noise outbursts and deliver 12 tight songs with pleasant, subdued melodies. This ends up working pretty well and creates several very listenable songs and… (read more)