Indie Scenester

The Cutest Indie Shop EVER!!!

Jennifer — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:13:01 +0000

I just came across the most adorable online shop - with the exception of maybe a Hello Kitty car, they have everything a hipster could want (or anyone looking for unique styles) - clothes, purses, artwork, jewelry, office supplies, and more: Shana Logic.

Here are the items I’m eyeing:

I love owls! (They have all of my favorite wildlife as a matter of fact).

Cute cloud shirt

I’m not even sure what this is for but it would sure look cute on my desk…

And sooooo much more - time to save my pennies!

Now if only Shana would add a wish list feature…

A Match Made in Heaven

Jennifer — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:16:28 +0000

There have been recent rumors that M. Ward and Conor Oberst AKA Bright Eyes may be forming a band together - which I find highly exciting because not only are they amazing singers/songwriters in their own rights, but they have an amazing chemistry when they play together.

Check out the two of them playing “O’ Brien” on Austin City Limits to get an idea of the kind of magic they can make together.

Rolling My Eyes So Hard They Might Fall Out…

ADQ — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:21:24 +0000

Buy them here!

Solar iPod

ADQ — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:14:35 +0000

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 iPod entirely off solar film, but who knows what it will look like in another couple years?

Independent Lens

ADQ — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:53:53 +0000

Check out this fantastic PBS series, Independent Lens.

Top Five Favorite Indie Music Websites

ADQ — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:43:19 +0000

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 content.

4. Indie Music Charts

Top 100 charts for independent artists from every genre of music.

5. The Deli

The San Francisco Bay Area’s best indie music publication and website.

Pyramid Song

ADQ — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:08:55 +0000

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 nothing to fear and nothing to doubt

Investing in Indie

ADQ — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:05:22 +0000

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 help a band you love…at less than the cost of a new CD.

The Indie Band Survival Guide

ADQ — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:41:59 +0000

I found this great site that is by an indie band called Beatnik Turtle. They have written a very extensive ’survival guide’ for indie bands and their supporters–it is literally chock full o’ valuable information. These guys have really provided an excellent service for people, so show your support by buying one of their CD’s and sending them an email so they know how great they are.

Check it:

Beatnik Turtle Indie Band Survival Guide

How Indie Are You?

ADQ — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:25:50 +0000

Oh this is too funny.