Well this is pretty cool. Eco-Geek is reporting that Apple has filed a patent for a solar film that would cover the face of the player. iPods are currently solar powered, but only by connecting them to a large panel using an adapter. Apple’s plans are uncertain since the technology doesn’t exist to run an [...]

Check out this fantastic PBS series, Independent Lens.

1.  Obscure Sound This is a fantastic and well-written blog about the indie music scene.  They regularly post MP3′s and album reviews.  Subscribe.  Read.  Be Cool. 2.  Indie Music Sampler The site is updated each week with a new 30-minute podcast sampler of indie music. 3.  Indie Rock Cafe A meaty blog with lots of [...]

I jumped in the river and what did I see? Black-eyed angels swam with me A moon full of stars and astral cars All the things I used to see All my lovers were there with me All my past and futures And we all went to heaven in a little row boat There was [...]

If you are serious about getting your band to the next level, check out this article. Bands can now find investors through these websites, building the funding they need to finance their recording, marketing and touring needs.  Fans can contribute to your future success starting at as little as $10.  What an amazing way to [...]

Here’s a great directory of Independent Designers. I’m a huge fan of these small-scale fashion trend setters. They are doing it for the right reasons: pure love of style. If you are a designer or considering launching your design career, contact the Ladies Independent Design League for support! You can also join Catwalk Genius, a [...]

AmazingCDs.com is a site that sells music from independent artists from around the world, and every month they give away a couple free discs! You can sign up on their website here. Good luck!

I read this interesting article about indie artists taking product endorsements. The more I think about it, the more I like it. No one wants to have to rely on sponsorship for their careers, but the reality is that independent artists need money to get themselves established and recording. Product advertising can give them a [...]

Last week I told you about the free single available from Nine Inch Nails–well now you can get the entire album “The Slip” for free!  Check out their official website for your copy!

This is a fantastic blog that I think you should know about. Indie Fixx. Probably one of the best compilations of independent fashion designers and products anywhere on the internet. It’s one of the few sites I can hardly tear myself away from. It is literally chock full o’ fabulous stuff that I WANT. She [...]