This is a post to let everyone know of some new forums to discuss Indie music, and sample/review new bands. The new indie music forum is called Unprocessed Sounds, and there's a contest to win a $75 or $25 gift certificate to Tower Records.
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At a live session for KEXP in New York, The Cloud Cult performed this cover of the famous Bob Dylan tune "Mr. Tambourine Man". I actually prefer this beautiful, and somewhat ethereal sounding, cover to the original. Listen to the .MP3, and let me know what you think!

Well I'll be honest with you: I wasn't really sure what to expect of a live Decemberists performance. They're one very talented group of artists, both lyrically and musically. But I must admit, I wasn't picturing a very lively show; I was expecting a calm, relaxing evening of Indie folk rock. Simply put, I was [...]

September 18, 2005, @ The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto Ontario. This was an enjoyable show, despite the fact that the band didn't get on stage until after midnight. I'm not sure that they were able to capture quite the same dynamic feel that comes through in their album, but we had fun nonetheless.

Never before have I been so blown away by a completely unknown opening band! This seven-member group from New Zealand opened for the Shins, with a performance that threatened to steal the show.