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Vampire Weekend: Contra
Free from the massive hype surrounding their debut, Vampire Weekend has progressed musically. On Contra, they mix in new influences to create a more atmospheric record.
Album Review: Anatomica
Sophomore effort from this Austin band shows they are more than just a one album wonder.
Sleddogs: Awards and Heroes
Indie Suite talks to rock band's lead singer and bass player, Kenny Byrka, ahead of release of the band's third album, Save Your Vinyl
Pavement the Rock Band Reunites in 2010
Pavement first appeared in the 90's music underground with a series of raucous, heavily distorted singles whose origins were shrouded in mystery.
Sleddogs: Playing the Stages
Indie Suite talks to bassist and lead singer Kenny Byrka, ahead of release of the band's third album, Save Your Vinyl.
One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur
One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur, a documentary soundtrack, collects 12 original songs based on Jack Kerouac's legendary 1962 novel.
White Lies: To Lose My Life
With 2009 proving to be the mother of all debuts for Ealing band the White Lies, Indie Suite takes a closer look at the album that knocked indie music for six.
Artist Feature: Natasha Khan (Bat For Lashes)
In three years (2006-2009), Natasha Khan has received two Mercury Prize nominations, an ASCAP award, and gained notable fans, including Bjork, Ringo Starr and Thom Yorke.
Review: New Sherwood Album, QU
Sherwood know they can write a chorus that will get stuck in listeners' heads, and there is no shortage of catchy songs on their 2009 release, QU.
The Fiery Furnaces Deny Creativity
It's startling to hear, despite albums packed with ideas and fascinating projects always on the go, the Fiery Furnaces' Matthew Friedberger deny his creativity.
The Raveonettes Embrace the Pop Song
Buzz band status attached itself early to the Raveonettes. Now, though, the band's Sharin Foo and Sune Rose Wagner are no longer the hot young things du jour.
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack New Moon
Bella loses a Vampire and gains a Werewolf while Death Cab for Cutie, Thom Yorke, the Killers, Muse and Grizzly Bear soundtrack her life under the New Moon.
The Velvet Hearts: Cockney Vibes
Steve Jones and John James Newman talk to Suite 101 about concept albums, cockney humour and their former frustration with the covers circuit.
The Velvet Hearts: How the Music Industry Works
Brit Rock 'n' Rollers John James Newman and Steve Jones talk exclusively about Elkie Brooks, how to make it in music, and how their songwriting relationship works
The Antlers - Hospice: Album Review
Hospice is one of the most personal and poignant albums that you're likely to hear all year, if not all decade.
The Velvet Hearts: Old School Roots
British blues rockers John James Newman and Steve Jones discuss friendship, early rivalry and TVH's classroom beginnings following 2009's release of album Into The World
Grizzly Bear Live at the Vogue in Vancouver
Grizzly Bear the band visited Vancouver's Vogue Theatre on October 14 and brought with them stunning harmonies and a truck-load of indie rock cred.
Cursive are Living in Domestica
Omaha, Nebraska's Cursive return to the indie scene after two albums, a band break up, and the wilting of frontman Tim Kasher's failed nuptials.
A More Than Friendly Fire...
A review of the debut album from Friendly Fires - one of the most exciting British bands to arrive on the scene in 2009.
Exclusive Interview: Truth About Seafood
The boys from Truth About Seafood are back, and they're ready to rock. Check out what's new with the band in this exclusive interview.
Review of Australian Band The Middle East
The Middle East produces unique music and poetic lyrics.
Broken Lights in the Soundscape of Brookville
Andy Chase of Ivy has come out with his third Brookville CD. Some of his strongest songs to date shine a light on the complexities of broken relationships.
The Hazards of Love by The Decemberists - Review
The Decemberists fifth album offering continues their love of vintage lyrics in a modern setting in their most ambitious album yet. It's a epic worth the time.
Up From Below Album Review
L.A. folk rockers, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros exude a positive, feel-good vibe on their impassioned hippie-style debut album Up From Below.
Dinosaur Jr.: Concert Review
On Sunday, August 16th, 2009, fans and curious denizens of Central Park gathered around the Center Summer Stage to check out legendary indie rockers: Dinosaur Jr.

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