What's Going on in Indie Music By Simon Beck  [1 more lists]

Cinematic and epic while retaining and intimate and low fi feel. Timber Timbre is what would happen if David Lynch made indi rock. For more info and a taste of TimberTimbre visit www.myspace.com/timbertimbre

New album "Alopecia" out this September and a fall tour will follow." Get an ear full of abstract verbiage and rich musical composition at www.myspace.com/whyanticon

The new RAA release, "Hometowns" is phenomenal and was released on Saddle Creek. They're currently touring the west coast. Visit www.myspace.com/theraa for tour dates and other RAA news.

Their 2008 critically acclaimed release, ""War Elephant"" garnered widespread attention by both critics, fans and musicians a like. It's no wonder that their follow up release with three new members is one the most anticipated releases of the summer. Go to

"Where did you go" is an exceptionally well-crafted indi record. It is no wonder this band has won SDMA awards 4 years running. They are playing the NPMT festival in San Diego and are touring the west coast all summer long. For tour dates and MP3's visit www.myspace.com/getbackloretta