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Posts by Rick Loves Indie Rock
Another new Temples song and a tour announcement - presale ongoing now (code: bliss). One of the most underrated vibey, guitar focused, indie rock bands around. Got my ticket. youtu.be/j4j5zPsiNOk
Japanese Breakfast at Forest Hills.
Looking forward to indie rock heaven in Salt Lake City in May (Kilby Block Party). I’m refreshing my memory on the artists I’ll see. Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Z live uses amazing musicians. If you have the chance, see her live. She puts on a surprisingly powerful and complex musical performance.
New albums from Ladytron (www.ladytron.com/release/para... ), Snail Mail (www.snailmail.band), and Courtney Barnett (www.courtneybarnett.com.au/music) just released. Are you kidding me? Is this Indie Spring? New Temples, Metric, and Death Cab for Cutie soon! It’s a great time to be an indie rock fan
This powerful new song from Paris Paloma is about the trials and joys of being human. The uplifting chorus will get you out of your seat. A new discovery for me, check it out! Indie rock from England.
Death Cab For Cutie announced a new album today. Here’s a video link for the new single. youtu.be/YhruCF_beiA indie rock
Gorillaz is one of the most unique and exciting bands of recent years. Mostly we see them as animated characters but if you poke around you can find plenty of live videos too. They are consistently challenging, upbeat, and thoughtful. youtu.be/MG_npaLydKg Indie rock, hip-hop and animation
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Is post-country a thing? Chicago indie rock outfit, Ratboys, got Brooklyn jumping tonight. Steel guitar and lead singer Julia’s Kentucky twang might fit the bill. Opener Florry country rocked the place too. Fun night! @jennylsq.bsky.social
Obvious answer is Beirut, but also Japanese Breakfast and my favorite Middle Kids video where the trombone army enters about half way: youtu.be/VchylRsWmcQ?...
Average age at indie rock fest Kilby Block Party is about 26. Every indie rock concert I go to is sold out and it’s not people over 30 going except for a few weirdos like me.
Temples in concert 2014, 2020 (just before Covid), and 2023. Indie Rock
Check out the new song Temples just released. Great sign of things to come. They bring great guitar work, a sound that merges psych, indie rock, and British Invasion - think I Am The Walrus - electronic, and even dance. Underrated talented band worth getting to know. My pics follow:
Lykke Li at Radio City Music Hall in 2014 and Terminal 5 in 2018.
It’s been almost 4 years since we’ve had new Lykke Li music and the new song reminds me of some of her classics from Wounded Rhymes. Lykke Li brings out all kinds of feelings in me. Dig into her catalog. It’s juicy. See comments for my photos from 2014 and 18. Indie rock
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New song from my all-time favorite band Metric does it again. They always find new ways to make indie rock that elevates the human condition. I’ve been in lucky in life, but like Metric, I’ll never stop challenging myself. Brilliant musicians with creativity, integrity, and inspiration.
My photos from Linda Lindas concerts:
The Linda Lindas just released a Ramones cover and I’m here for it. These young women are loaded with talent. Here’s hoping we get new music from them soon. Punk rock / Indie rock
Congratulations Turnstile on Rock Album of the Year. Great album, fantastic success. Hardcore roots, their embrace of indie rock has greatly expanded their reach. bsky.app/profile/rick...
Protest songs here from established rockers. Any indie rock bands making protest songs? Gun toting warrantless, masked thugs with no ID, are shooting citizens. Silence is consent.
Morello: youtu.be/LLMKAxFtjB8
Springsteen: youtu.be/FMexHF9LK5I
Green Day: youtu.be/dsnuOZyogxA
New Snail Mail music! It’s been over 4 years and this sounds fresh and Lindsey’s guitar sounds fantastic. Her new album is coming out in March. Indie rock singer-songwriter. youtu.be/AgCTkQdArwk
Here a brief sample from the first time I saw her live: Live taste: bsky.app/profile/rick...
New music Friday - indie rock. Mitski has released the first song from her upcoming album due late February. Her powerful, emotional songs and choreographed live performances are full of longing and missed connections, as illustrated by the album name: Nothing’s About to Happen to Me.
Get to know Dry Cleaning. They have a new album out. Here’s a taste. It combines upbeat indie rock beats & a spoken-word style that is their trademark. Produced by Cate Le Bon, this band is unique. Dig in and you will be rewarded.
YT: youtu.be/zFIhdFjXHdw
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/311hWo...
Have you listened to this song? Really listened? The chorus at the 1:30 mark sounds like Uriah Heep. I imagine an old school heavy metal band doing this song, even the French part. The Last Dinner Party is not just another pop band. The new album is full of deep rabbit holes to explore. Indie Rock
I think it’s all just rock and roll. Bands with big production machines are mainstream. Artists who do all the creativity themselves are indie.
Have you found Momma yet? bsky.app/profile/rick...
Looking for something artistic, experimental, and a bit groovy? Stereolab has you covered with one of the great comebacks of recent years… and feel that bass line. Listen and warm up your holiday weekend. Cheers! Indie rock
Playlists for your convenience:
2025 Top Indie Rock Songs youtube.com/playlist?lis...
2025 Top Indie Rock Songs open.spotify.com/playlist/3Vn...
Spotify & YouTube Playlists of every song I've posted on Bluesky:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/2Wr...