Monday, December 5, 2011

The Best Indie Music of 2011 (first installment)

As 2011 winds down to a close, I would like to take some time and reflect upon the year's best independent music (in my opinion). This is the first post of several I am intending throughout December. The year's best includes a wide variety of genres within the indie spectrum, from folk to electronic. There is bound to be something to suit everyone's music taste!
Enjoy!



Lykke Li
Album: Wounded Rhymes, released March 2011

Lykke Li is a 25 year old singer-songwriter from Sweden. I absolutely adore her!

I Follow Rivers is a beautiful, romantic song. 

Get Some takes a completely opposite approach as the previous track. Here we get a whole-lotta naughty & sassy!




Ezra Furman & The Harpoons
Album: Mysterious Power, released April 2011

This U.S. folk rock band offers a large dose of wit and humor, delivered by the eccentric, quirky lead vocal, Ezra Furman himself.

Title track: Mysterious Power




The Antlers
Album: Burst Apart, released May, 2011

Brooklyn New York indie chamber pop band which was originally born from Peter Silberman's (lead vocal & guitarist) bedroom after he isolated himself.

My favorite track from Burst Apart, No Windows has a very chill yet dramatic vibe.




Givers
Album: In Light, released June, 2011

Lafayette Louisiana indie pop band whose songs are on my "Happy" playlist. Their tracks have a cheerful, upbeat feel!

If you're feeling down, listen to Up Up Up! It will uplift you!

I Saw You First gets the foot tapping!


Notable mentions: 
Thao and Mirah, s/t album released April, 2011
Anna Calvi, s/t album released March, 2011

To listen to my Best Indie Music Of 2011 Playlist, click here: http://grooveshark.com/#/playlist/2011+Indie+Best+Of/52460159



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