So, I've done the first Artist Spotlight! I think it's pretty self-explanitory, but under the cut I will lay out a simple little format to stick to for everyone else who would like to do one in the future. ( View that information here... )

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http://www.last.fm/group/AreYouListening - We have stats! I'm easily excited.. :P

'Indie Band of the Month' coming soon - late this month due to finals. >.>

Okay, so the artist spotlight thing is a go. I'll be posting May's a little early (like this Friday or something) just to get us started. I'll have more information in that post for anyone who wants to help out. That is not what this post is about though ( Read more... )

I'm thinking of maybe every month spotlighting a different independent artist in here, even if they have nothing to do with AYL. What do y'all think about it?

Okay, so all the codes should work fine. You need a website listed in your userinfo, but if anyone has problems just tell me and I'll fix it for you. Feel free to use, no credit needed. It would be cool if you listed AYL? as your website though.. ;D ( Read more... )

As I wasn't able to find one already (if I am just lame and couldn't find one that you already know exists, please do tell), I created a last.fm group for AYL. Of course, it's not official, but I think it's a good way to bring all of us together and maybe it will help find some more good indie music (plus, last.fm has nifty statistics). I hope, ( Read more... )

I just want to remind everyone to add onto the lists of other indie bands and record labels. I've added these posts to the memories so whenever you're looking for some new music you can go straight to the links. :)

INDIE BANDS: POST 1 POST 2
INDIE RECORD LABELS
The list with links for the AYL artists can be found here.

I think I've found my own personal theme song for AYL. Song & lyrics are under the cut...warning, explicit lyrics or something. ( Check it out! )

Besides other indie bands, I was thinking about independent labels. Here are links to some of the "top" indies: Epitaph, Victory, Matador, Koch, Saddle Creek, Sub Pop, Rykodisc. Below the cut you'll find some well-known artists from each.

What am I asking from you though? Give me links or any info on your favorite indie labels (no matter how big/ ( Read more... )