Updated OP with cool websites where you can find more "hipster" music or independent releases. Now it's a great time because most of them are just wrapping up their Best Of Lists.
And here are a few that I've been playing for a while:
In case ya'll haven't heard this, check out California X's Spider X and try to convince me you weren't singing along by the time the second chorus kicked in.
And this sweet oldie by My Bloody Valentine has been making love to my ears:
This is a pretty mainstream song, but I'm posting it here anyways
It's so addictive and catchy and I don't normally like power-pop but this is amazing:
Josh Garrels will be giving away his album "Love & War & The Sea In Between" for 4 more weeks (it's been out for free for 11months). The album features a folk, rock, neo-soul, ambient sound that backs up lyrics of delightful spirituality and social issues.
He's doing it again, but this time it's five free albums for two weeks starting today! All tips will go to World Relief and their work in Congo.
Another music blog/site you may be interested in adding to your list is Disco Naivete. Used to visit this site quite regularly and there's always something good to be found.
Another music blog/site you may be interested in adding to your list is Disco Naϊvete. Used to visit this site quite regularly and there's always something good to be found.