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Whether self-released or on indie record labels, sometimes it's the not-so-famous bands that really move us. Here are five bands that put on a completely unique live show, and are also great to listen to at home.

Iceland is known for it's creative musical culture. Check out these indie bands from Iceland.

Here are some of the independent bands that tried to push the envelope a bit with their style of music. It's hard to find the good stuff ladies and gentlemen. You just have to take the time to look!

The Honorary Title are the latest entry in the indie-pop world and the band is ready for music fans to give their forthcoming disc "Scream and Light Up The Sky" a listen. Frontman Jarrod Gorbel shares a bit of the bands past, present and future in this interview.

Here is a short list of some of the indie bands making great music

A re-vamped Asobi Seksu, Japanese-fronted indie rock from Brooklyn, revives 90's shoegaze and noise-pop, with a hint of Shibuya-kei.

The Indie music scene grows through MySpace, but an increasing number of bands may be making mainstream noise, and deservedly so. In this article, a Baby Boomer shares an appreciation for for the music and the kids making it.

Pitchforkmedia.com has kicked off its 2nd annual indie music festival in Chicago.

Old Navy, Apple, and JC Penney's are among the companies whose marketing campaign has me hesitating to change the channel and beefing up my music library. Finally, has the dream marriage between art and commerce actually come true?

Reviews of three of the major market-share online music retailers.

Looking for different music but don't know where to begin? With so much music out there, you may need to narrow it down a bit. Check out a few of the options available to you.

The Indie Music and Tech news press recently gave props to RealNetwork's Rhapsody Music for their kickoff party at CMJ Music Marathon.

What to do when your favorite indie band ends up on Grey's Anatomy or a Volkswagen commercial? Here's some expert advice on how to cope.

Indie products, music and films are great because there is such a large selection to choose from!

How do you think music has impacted our American Society? Read this paper I wrote for a Media Communication course, and see if you agree.

'80s music. The most maligned musical decade. Dodgy hairdos, tinny synth sounds, arena rock and big hair bands. Here's 10 reasons to fall back in love with the 1980's starting with just one year. 1980.

Bringing new style, hard rhythms, hard lyrics and driven music to the Indie scene in Atlanta, The Shock Waves are making waves.

A brief music review

Have you ever found yourself wondering where people find all of the indie bands that no one knows about? Look no further, here is a guide.

If you mostly listen to top-forty music, you've probably never heard of most of these bands- but you should have. These are the top indie-rock releases of 2006, and part of the charm is that you'll probably never hear them on the radio.

A description of Norfolk's music venue the Norva.

Winston-Salem offers several choices for live music venues, ranging from the coliseum to small unknown venues in car garages.

There are tons of music review sites on the web, here are some of the best with descriptions, so you can figure out which one is best for you.

Investigating the dubious talents of Kevin Federline and Paris Hilton, and why they do not deserve careers in music.

The music of Conya Doss is a whirlwind sound that will dazzle and seduce you at a soul-gathering gala of influence; meaning, it's music-lovers music, or as Doss says "Just good music." A Music X-Press Magazine Feature.

My story contains everything you'd want from a truly gonzo adventure - drugs, sexual tension, brushes with the law, surreal surroundings, loud music and chance acquaintances. Enjoy!

How to find new music on the Internet and learning about indie rock blogs.

The following great modern psychedelic bands: Air, Akron/Family, Circulatory System, the Flaming Lips, Primal Scream, Radiohead, Scumbo, Sigur Ros, Spiritualized, and Ween are profiled here.

Indie rock fans are sure to love one of these three great holiday gifts, and you'll appreciate the low prices and easy online shopping. Read on to discover an innovative music magazine, a gift card that lets you give live music, and an affordable iPod.

St. Louis is a great town for music; here are a few places to go to see awesome bands and have a cold drink or two.

When the C86 tape was released, the British underground barreled into a whole new layer of earth. Inspired by the ideals of the punk movement, the pioneers crafted gentle, innocent pop music that sent the disconnected happily to the scene.

This is a list of blogs that deal with the New York City music scene including Central Village and Product Shop NYC

Discussion of music throughout the years. It's inevitable changes and it's sudden downfall in quality.

A review of CDbaby.com, the #1 website for buying and selling indie music.

In The End It All Comes Out Sounding Innovative And Fresh

A new avenue has opened up for independent artists and bands to have their music heard: the Atlanta-based Manifest Media Inc., is launching the Indie Dish network and will play indie artist's videos

A guide for those uninitiated on hipster culture, with a few secrets thrown in on how to be a hipster yourself, if you're interested in entering the subculture.

Amoeba, Lou's, Waterloo, Floyd's, and the Princeton Record Exchange are five of my favorite indie music stores.

Psychedelic music became popular in the 1960s. Jimi Hendrix was a part of that experience.

Some painful truths and a whole lot of hope were on the agenda at the Music Boot Camp event sponsored by The Beat 94.5 FM in Vancouver - a special report by Scott G (The G-Man)

While the use of the guitar may have been an evolutionary process in country music, it was a fundamental element of rock and roll music.

Music Genres Explained

Unique music from the accomplished alternative side of life. Indie-rock, some Hinder,A Band of Bees, Infadel, Catnip and the Decemberist. Crafted with precision and honesty.

The term indie is a very versatile term that can be used to describe any type of independent entrepreneur who's doing it on their own.

Review of indie band Making April after their Indianapolis, IN debut on 04.21.07

Noteborn Has Already Made A Difference For Countless Indie Artists

Get an idea of where indie artist, Adam Green, member of the anti-folk band, The Moldy Peaches, has been in his musical career, and what his plans for the future are.

The Dirty Pictures self-released this cd in 2003 and they're currently negotiating with a major indie label. Downlaod their album or a few choice songs from iTunes.

Vedera has proven themselves to be more than just another female-fronted indie rock band.

An Indie artist has to be sure they are committed to sharing a polished product with the world that often bares the truth of their soul, and expressions of the spirit, in the company of strangers.

Crafting an effective title sequence for your indie film is one of the most important aspects of film distribution.

Why the best music in the world isn't what you hear on the radio

The voice of Leslie Feist has been described by some as "haunting" and her music is a compilation of styles. Her "1234" song now playing in the Ipod Nano commercial is a big score with listeners.

Alternative music with guts and lyrics you can understand. Give THE FOLD a try.

Nervous new music reporters should read this!

The Reason This Band Has Such An Impact Is That Their Music Reaches Out To The 15-50 Age Group

The internet has become a great outlet for promoting music and finding cool new bands and artists. As a band or artist, there are things you can do to increase your fan base and promote yourself.

One of the most popular outlets for Indie artists to obtain information is The Jaci Rae Show

Finding a manager can be hard, but it can be done. Jaci Rae - The Rae of Hope - The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money

A list of a few artists that radio listeners should be aware of. These bands have what it takes to have many heads bobbing, and I think they will be soon enough. Also, gives the reader the opportunity to seek out these bands before they become big.

This is an overview of the decade of 1960s Music, the highlights of what made that era unlike any other before or since.

The music industry is on edge. With the new rules for indie artists paving the way, what will become of the dying relic? Jaci Rae - The Rae of Hope - The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money

On The Shins new record Wincing the Night Away, the errie melodies of this indie fave come into full bloom.

It shouldn't be confused with Bob Baker's Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, but is on par with Baker's other Music Business books like MySpace Music Marketing and Unleash the Artist Within, as well as the Indie Renegade's, 7 Key Code System.

Pulse now is interested in exposing the public to new and exciting music. Unsigned talent of any genre is welcome to submit their work.

7 Great Places To Download MP3 Music

I don't know about you, but I'm a big music-freak. I go to sleep listening to music, I wake up to music, music surrounds me 24/7, and I am always looking for new additions to the artists and albums I already have.

A deep look into the rich culture, diverse music styles and all around new age.

The RIAA and iTunes would like you to believe otherwise but free downloading is going nowhere fast and it's a great thing for music. Good music that's inspired by art rather than soulless plastic greed is able to be heard and spread around easier.

eMusic and Rhapsody are major music services. After trying them, I compare their features, prices, and song libraries.

GarageBand is a program, developed by Macintosh, which allows you to record music from the comfort of your own home.

The Sundance Film Festival is known for, well, films. More specifically, the festival is known for independent films, but when I arrived in Park City, Utah to attend this spectacular event, there was much more than just films.

Youth Education AIDS Awareness (Y.E.A.A.) tries to make a difference

A look into various websites that all focus on and help Independent artists.

Tangerine is a cool shareware app for Mac that allows users to create - without having to flip through every song in their iTunes Library - a playlist filled with songs that all share common characteristics, such as beats per minute.

Not sure where to find music news on the Net? There are many sites, but often fan-driven ones are the best. Since they aren't part of a corporation the news doesn't need to be edited by a number of different people before being put out.

Do you remember listening to Hank Williams and Loretta Lynn? Do you like learning more about your favorite country music stars? If so, you would enjoy visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.

Jack's Big Music Show is awailable on the Noggin network. Each show features a different style of music to help children understand music appreciation.

If you would like to start a home business to earn extra money or part-time income, consider selling sheet music online. Used, old, and collectible songbooks and sheet music can be bought inexpensively and resold for good profits. Here's how.

Conway Twitty is a country music legend. Conway Twitty was born Sept 1, 1933 in a small town called Friar Point in Mississippi. Conway Twitty's name at birth was Harold Lloyd Jenkins.

Disney offers different levels of accommodations to meet different budgets. Disney's All Star Music Resort is a great way for a family to enjoy Walt Disney World when other resort prices leave them cold.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

If the music is your priority, here are two Chicago neighborhood (Uptown, Logan Square) sound spots that put music on center stage, plus one in the Near West suburb of Berwyn, IL.

Where to go see music in NC's music capital.

One of the best parts of living in Missoula, Montana is that this city offers a wide range of live music performances throughout the year.

Birmingham offers music fans many opportunities to hear live music. Small clubs provided entertainment nightly in all sorts of styles. Larger venues provide concert space for classical, pop and Broadway acts.

Northampton and the surrounding area in western Ma (Amherst, South Hadley) have an unusually good reputation for supporting and showcasing live music. Big college venues and smaller clubs abound for student, local, and visitor tastes.

Raleigh is a small, growing city in NC with a growing population of restaurants and night clubs that are attacting regional and national music to the area. Nearly every popular form of music can be found here on any weekend.

There are many places to see live music in Orlando, FL. From chains to independent venues, fans will not be at a loss for a good time.

Cleveland, OH is home to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Where can people hear live rock or whatever other kind of music in Cleveland? It's a city with plenty of venues from which to choose.

Discusses Science Times Article with opinion on how music becomes enjoyable to people.

As a music lover, as I am sure most of you reading this right now are, I would applaud and champion the phrase "save the music" as a noble and necessary idea. Let's face it, music is the universal language ...

Some of America's best-loved music wasn't written in this country. Two different songs were considered to be the national anthem. One flag-waving tune took 20 years to compose.

Why MTV and VH1 have now turned into complete garbage when it comes to television dedicated to music.

This is a detailed view of Gwen Stefanis' Love, Angel, Music, Baby her musical album.