Indie

James Blake – Wilhelm Scream (REMIX)

I’m not going to lie and tell you that I found this remix promoted as a Facebook ad, but who knew I would have actually enjoyed it and ended up posting it on YGM.  I honestly just wanted to hear some James Blake and thought why not check out this remix.  This just proves that…

Indie Bands You Should Know: The Airborne Toxic Event

The Airborne Toxic Event is an incredibly talented indie rock band from Los Angeles, California, consisting of Anna Bulbrook (viola, keyboard), Daren Taylor (drums), Noah Harmon (bass), Steven Chen (guitar), and Mike Jollett (main vocals, guitar). The Airborne Toxic Event began in 2006 when Mike Jollett began writing songs following one intensely traumatic week in…

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Radiohead performing two nights @ Roseland Ballroom & hour long special on Colbert Report

UPDATE: Click This Link for live footage and a review of the concert on 9/28. http://yesgoodmusic.com/2011/09/29/radiohead-roseland-ballroom-928-review-and-footage/ Photo by Pastaprima  Radiohead is about to TAKE OVER NYC…I know I made a post today about Avicii Taking Over NYC with his upcoming concert, but at the time I had no idea my favorite band was going to be…

Arctic Monkeys- “Suck It and See” Music Video

If there’s one indie band you should have at least heard of by now, it’s Arctic Monkeys. The English indie rock band has been making awesome music since 2002, and their album “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” (2006) was one of the best rock albums of the past decade. This is…

Neon Indian- “Polish Girl” Music Video

Neon Indian is an indie electronic band from Texas, whose music is written by Alan Palomo. Rolling Stone named Neon Indian one of the best new bands of 2010. Polish Girl is awesome. I’ve been listening to it on repeat for the past hour or so. Neon Indian’s sound is a lot like Crystal Castles;…

Indie Bands You Should Know: Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra is an AMAZING rock band that doesn’t get anything close to the recognition they deserve. Manchester Orchestra was formed in Atlanta in 2005, consisting of Andy Hull (lead vocals, guitar), Robert Mcdowell (lead guitar), Chris Freeman (keyboard), Jonathan Corley (bass guitar), and Tim Very (drummer). They’ve released 3 albums; I’m Like A Virgin…

Childish Gambino- Bonfire

I am still waiting on the full version of “Bonfire”, but for now this 2 minute snippet will last.  Although it is clean, it’s better then all those other snippets out their and is in better quality.  Once the full CDQ song is dropped this post will be updated with it.  You can officially pre-order…

Thom Yorke- Money Back Mix

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke put together this 25 minute mix of tracks and remixes which just premiered on Mary Anne Hobb’s show for XFM. The mix also included the debut of Thom’s new song Twist, which you can stream and download below.   [audio http://yesgoodmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Thom-Yorke-Money-Back-mix.mp3] Download: Thom Yorke Money Back [audio http://yesgoodmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Thom-Yorke-Twist.mp3] Download: Thom Yorke- Twist   {source:…

Indie Bands You Should Know: The Kooks

The Kooks are an Indie rock band from East Sussex, England, formed in 2001. The band has 4 members: Luke Pritchard (lead vocals, guitar), Hugh Harris (lead guitar), Peter Denton (bass guitar), and Paul Garred (drums). The Kooks are one of my favorite Indie bands; their music is a cross between 60s classic rock and…