some of these bands might be considered mainstream, but idk at my school there not popular at all.
10 the strokes-many might not consider them "indie", and i didnt care much for their last album, but there first 2 albums were great i think.
9 the shins-same as the strokes, except i liked wincing more than 1st impressions.
8 arctic monkeys-only 2 albums, but both classics.
7 neutral milk hotel-in the aeroplane over the sea is absolutely breathtaking.
6 the decembrists-1 of the few indie bands that is getting even better as they go on.
5 built to spill-not a HUGE fan, i have you in reverse, keep it like a secret, and ancient melodies, all solid, and gotta give them respect for being around so long.
4 the white stripes-big fan of every one of their albums.
3 pixies-just incredible. i have there greatest hits, and i like almost every song. black francis is god.
2 sonic youth-i hav daydream nation, dirty, goo, and ashing machines, and all are good, especially goo. one of the longest standing bands, with a huge collection.
1 modest mouse-the ONLY band that was able to make great, deep music, and then "sellout" and become more poplular, yet still stay great in my book. im a big fan of both the lonesome crowded west and good news.


feel free to comment/make your own list.

This has been talked up to death and if you want, can be talked up here (almost the exact same thread name,) and similarly here, just to name a very select few.

Yeah, we need more categories like this one.