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Top 10 Indie Rock Albums of 2008

Dec 25, 2008, 8:00am

In 2008, independent rock returned to the underground, where it belongs. Given the grand catastrophe that is today's record industry, most major-label executives don't have the time or energy to ... Continue reading "Top 10 Indie Rock Albums of 2008" >

Artists: Blitzen Trapper, The Dears, Fucked Up, Horse Feathers, Marnie Stern, Portugal. The Man, Ra Ra Riot, TV On The Radio

Tags: Fucked Up, TV On The Radio, Horse Feathers, Blitzen Trapper, Ra Ra Riot, The Dears, Portugal. The Man, marnie stern, various artists, 2008 Music Lists, Michael Roberts

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