Originally Posted by DeVicci

And by the way, whats wrong with indie bands?

The other day while viewing the iTunes page featuring indie artists, I noticed the opening comment that struck a cord.

"Just when you think you have your tastes nailed down and perfectly pigeonholed, someone pops up and starts fiddling with the rule book again."

I have to say, I couldn't agree more. Indie music is like watching the Independent Film Channel. You might see 15 or 20 films where you wonder to yourself, just what the hell could have they been thinking when they made that. When out of nowhere you find one that just rocks your world.

Indie artists don't have to operate in that corridor that major labels try to establish for their contracted bands. Corridors that the labels believe will be the most fruitful for their investment. Indie artists can more or less let their inhibitions fly. Yeah, that may mean you'll run into a good handful of bands out in left field. But it also leaves the possibility of running into some real creative genius as well.

The choices aren't as simple as they were 30 years ago. Its become a very complicated world, with a lot of hidden gems to be found.