http://mp3.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=398&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rssTop Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody OnlineIndie Popen720Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:23:58 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=398&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5497&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie/Alternative Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:49 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5497 art.5497 Modest Mouse art.5497 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5497&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5497&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6397546&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:45 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6397546 art.6397546 Regina Spektor art.6397546 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6397546&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6397546&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Begin to Hope, arrived in 2006, the Russian-born singer already had a lengthy pedigree as a musician. She took up piano under the direction of her musically inclined parents while a child in Moscow. Her family eventually moved to the Bronx, where she continued classical studies at the Manhattan School of Music and started writing her own music. Her musical pursuits carried through college, and she graduated from a music composition program at Purchase College in 2001. Frequenting venues in Manhattan, she became associated with the so-called "anti-folk" movement and self-released 2001's 11:11, 2002's Songs and 2004's Soviet Kitsch, which Sire later reissued. A compilation of early recordings, Mary Ann Meets the Gravediggers and Other Short Stories, was released in 2006. In 2009, Spektor gathered an all-star production team to help her with Far, the much anticipated follow-up to Begin to Hope. - Nate Cavalieri]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2563&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie/Alternative Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:52:47 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.2563 art.2563 Death Cab For Cutie art.2563 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2563&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2563&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss The O.C.'s resident hipster Seth Cohen proclaimed his love for the band, the Bellingham, Wash., natives were cranking out sweet, cozy melodies for reflective romantics. After the success of a cassette put together by Ben Gibbard in 1997, the vocalist and guitarist decided to transform his solo project into a full-fledged band. When guitarist Chris Walla, bassist Nick Harmer and drummer Nathan Good came aboard, Death Cab For Cutie were born. The band took its name from a Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band song that appeared in the Beatles movie Magical Mystery Tour. By 1998, Death Cab's debut, Something About Airplanes, was released, recalling the off-kilter guitar pop of Built to Spill and the quietly passionate storytelling of Elliott Smith. The band went on to create three more LPs before signing to Atlantic Records and releasing the Grammy-nominated Plans in 2005. Nearly three years later, Narrow Stairs revealed a slightly changed Death Cab, which cited heavy metal as an influence. Though more Band of Horses than Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the brawnier approach worked; it was their first album to top the Billboard charts. - Stephanie Benson]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11570887&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:16:47 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11570887 art.11570887 Lily Allen art.11570887 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11570887&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11570887&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Alright, Still, was released in the U.S., followed by It's Not Me, It's You in February 2009. - Linda Ryan]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54541&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:52:49 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.54541 art.54541 Phoenix art.54541 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54541&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54541&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss United, they lay down R&B-influenced grooves with 1980s-inspired synth pop to create their trademark sound of breezy, indie electro-pop. Their follow-up, 2004's Alphabetical, helped push the band a little further beyond the French music scene with the help of single "Everything is Everything." Next came extensive touring, the release of 2006's It's Never Been Like That and more touring. Phoenix made their biggest impact yet on the American audience when they performed on Saturday Night Live prior to dropping 2009's Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. - Stephanie Benson]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14098590&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Electropop Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:55:36 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14098590 art.14098590 MGMT art.14098590 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14098590&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14098590&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Oracular Spectacular, a collection of sweeping, electronic Flaming Lips-style noise-pop songs, was released in 2007. Critical and popular accolades for the band reached a high at the CMJ Music Marathon a few weeks after the album's release. A tour alongside Of Montreal and a remix from Justice helped the band continue to merge its twin tendencies towards psychedelic pop and electro. - Philip Sherburne]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13755044&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:52:09 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.13755044 art.13755044 Matt and Kim art.13755044 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13755044&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13755044&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss 120 Minutes and open sentimentality on the radio. Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino began performing in 2004, winning over a devoted underground following that grew thanks to a successful online campaign through MySpace and YouTube. Refreshingly devoid of irony, the art-school grads deliver relentlessly exuberant pop songs with perfectly recorded drums way up in the mix, trading off vocal duties and avoiding even the slightest hint of aggression despite the fact that the tempos are uniformly hyperactive. A self-titled debut album appeared in 2006, and after Matt & Kim performed at such name-making events as Lollapalooza and the Pitchfork Music Festival, their second full-length, Grand, turned up in 2009. That same year, "Daylight" was featured in a Bacardi commercial. - Mike McGuirk]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11896708&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:16:43 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11896708 art.11896708 Ingrid Michaelson art.11896708 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11896708&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11896708&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Grey's Anatomy (and come on, there pretty much is), Ingrid Michaelson would be one of its key artists. Sensitive and smart, poignant and pretty, she writes intimate, introspective songs about love, heartbreak and growing up. Of course, she is the daughter of two sensitive artistic types -- Dad's a composer and Mom's a sculptor. Michaelson grew up on Staten Island, spent her childhood taking piano and voice lessons and got a degree in theater from Binghamton University. Along the way, she also started writing songs and self-released two albums. Pretty soon, her efforts earned her some high-profile fans -- namely, Old Navy and, yes, Grey's Anatomy, who decided Michaelson's dreamy, bespectacled musical aesthetic was just the thing for shilling casual wear and Meredith Grey's McAngst. And that, friends, is how you get to the top of the Grey's Anatomy genre, which is a pretty sweet spot in 2007. - Rachel Devitt]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35794&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Pop Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:52:48 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.35794 art.35794 Nelly Furtado art.35794 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35794&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35794&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Whoa, Nelly!. Three years later, she issued the more reflective album, Folklore. Three years after that (and after giving birth to her daughter), Furtado took off in a completely different direction with Loose, a collection of sleek, sexy, hip-hop-infused dance pop (much of it, including the huge hit "Promiscuous," produced by Timbaland) aimed at conquering the top 40 -- which she certainly did. Another three years went by and it was time for -- you guessed it -- another new direction, this time with Mi Plan, a collection of Spanish-language pop. - Linda Ryan]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18193379&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:20:38 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.18193379 art.18193379 The Airborne Toxic Event art.18193379 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18193379&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18193379&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15352566&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:52:28 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15352566 art.15352566 Vampire Weekend art.15352566 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15352566&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15352566&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss The New York Times, which called it one of 2007's best debuts. The band has since signed to XL Recordings, and its much-hyped first album was released in early 2008. - Dan Shumate]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56117&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Emo/Hardcore Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:22 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.56117 art.56117 Dashboard Confessional art.56117 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56117&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.56117&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6235039&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Post-Modern Pop Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:48:46 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6235039 art.6235039 Animal Collective art.6235039 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6235039&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6235039&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Here Comes the Indian and the underrated Danse Manatee too extreme in their sonic freakery, but more recent works -- Feels, Strawberry Jam, Merriweather Post Pavilion -- will surely blow away those craving impeccably well-crafted indie rock. - Justin Farrar]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10250121&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:16:46 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10250121 art.10250121 Beirut art.10250121 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10250121&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10250121&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Time of the Gypsies, Underground). Rather than trying to merely copy gypsy songs, he borrows its sounds to make emotive pop that's full of joy, sadness and longing. On the band's 2006 debut, The Gulag Orkestar, Condon takes a DIY approach where he sings and plays most of the instruments (saxophone, clarinet, mandolin, accordion and others). His very original take on regional folk brought Beirut critical acclaim, while their live shows -- complete with full brass and string sections -- drew international audiences throughout North America and Europe. On his sophomore album, The Flying Club Cup, with its decidedly French cabaret flair, Condon teamed up with multitalented violinist-producer Owen Pallett of Final Fantasy. - Dan Shumate]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4293&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie/Alternative Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:13:48 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4293 art.4293 Belle and Sebastian art.4293 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4293&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4293&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Tigermilk. Going from a university project to a professional outfit, the album If You're Feeling Sinister only built on their success, but The Boy With the Arab Strap (1998) refreshingly added songwriting and singing voices other than Murdoch's to the mix. Full of heartache, country lanes and dewy pastures, Belle and Sebastian's songs allow you to get away from your sorry life and examine it simultaneously. - Nick Dedina]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6928291&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Post-Punk Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:39:52 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6928291 art.6928291 The National art.6928291 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6928291&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6928291&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Boxer, which reached Number Five on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums chart.

Formed in Brooklyn, New York, the band is composed of Ohio friends Matt Berninger, whose brooding baritone is reminiscent of musical precursors like the late Joy Division singer Ian Curtis; guitarist Scott Devendorf and his drummer brother Bryan; bassist Aaron Dessner and his guitarist brother Bryce. The band has recruited a number of horn, strings and keyboard players for its albums including regular keyboardist and strings arranger Padma Newsome.

The National’s 2001 self-titled debut, self-released on Brassland Records, was heralded for its mix of melodic alt-country and bleak, introspective lyrics, but the band members had not yet quit their day jobs in the dot-com industry. After releasing a second Brassland album two years later — the similarly somber Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers — the band attracted the attention of established indie label Beggars Banquet. The National became a full-time band with its 2005 Beggars Banquet debut AlligatorBoxer, released in May 2007, was hailed across the board as the band’s richest, most mature work to date. ]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14328&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:44:39 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14328 art.14328 Jem art.14328 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14328&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14328&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss American Life album. Never one to rest on her laurels, Jem headed to New York and met hip-hop producers Ge-Ology (Mos Def, Talib Kweli) and Yoad Nevo. Together, they streamlined Jem's various influences into a fresh, cohesive sound. A demo tape of these sessions found its way onto the Los Angeles airwaves via KCRW's Morning Becomes Ecclectic show, and Jem was signed shortly after. Her debut EP, It All Starts Here, was released in 2003, followed the next year by her debut album. - Linda Ryan]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18444387&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Singer-Songwriter Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:39:52 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.18444387 art.18444387 Lykke Li art.18444387 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18444387&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18444387&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Youth Novels. Produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John fame, the album bounces with heavy bass and subtle electro beats, sporadically replaced by calypso rhythms, flamenco guitar, trumpet blasts and saxophone trills. With sing-talk mantras, poignant confessionals and upbeat sing-alongs, Li's delicate pixie coos are the main attraction. - Stephanie Benson]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5278368&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Leftfield/IDM Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:27:00 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5278368 art.5278368 Ratatat art.5278368 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5278368&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5278368&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Classics, was mostly recorded in upstate New York and substantially broadened their style. Ask 'em and Ratatat will try to convince you that small is the new big. - Jonathan Zwickel]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7501240&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:57:42 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7501240 art.7501240 The Academy Is. . . art.7501240 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7501240&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7501240&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18492913&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:16:50 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.18492913 art.18492913 Yael Naim art.18492913 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18492913&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.18492913&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss In A Man's Womb, in 2001. Some five years later she set to work with multi-instrumentalist David Donatien on the self-titled follow up, recording it mostly in a Paris apartment. A blend of folk, pop and jazz elements were the backdrop for her songs sung in French, English and Hebrew, with the resulting album being released on French indie label Tot ou Tard. The record received quiet praise after its 2007 release, but entered the Billboard Top 10 shortly after its inclusion in the aforementioned commercial. - Nate Cavalieri]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12188&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Pop Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:20:00 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.12188 art.12188 Mika art.12188 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12188&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12188&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Life in Cartoon Motion, soon followed the same chart-topping path. - Stephanie Benson]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7675768&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:04 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7675768 art.7675768 The Hush Sound art.7675768 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7675768&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7675768&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss So Sudden, appeared in 2005, Like Vines followed in 2006, and in 2008 the quartet released Goodbye Blues, featuring the statement-of-purpose winner "Honey." - Mike McGuirk]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8877169&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Electropop Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:13:39 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8877169 art.8877169 Hot Chip art.8877169 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8877169&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8877169&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Mexico, on a small London imprint in 2001. Hot Chip evolved their lazy, hip-hop inflected sound over the years, adding scraps of toy percussion and analog synths and taking on new members. They gained critical attention on the strength of 2005's Coming on Strong, their American debut, but it was 2006's Mercury Prize-nominated The Warning that exposed the band now a fulltime four-piece to larger audiences. While their albums are mostly laid back, toe-tapping disco affairs, their live shows are explosive and sweaty, especially for four pasty-white English guys playing synthesizers. - Jonathan Zwickel]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13989839&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:15:59 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.13989839 art.13989839 Coconut Records art.13989839 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13989839&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13989839&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited. But even before making it in Hollywood, Schwartzman was the drummer and songwriter for California indie band Phantom Planet. Forming a one-man-band was therefore a natural transition for the budding performer. As Coconut Records, he brings a similar carefree stoicism that has made his characters on screen thrive. Influenced by '60s Beach Boys, the Beatles and modern West Coast indie popsters like Weezer, Schwartzman plays nearly every instrument on his self-written and -recorded 2007 debut Nighttiming. He followed it up with by 2009's Davy. - Stephanie Benson]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11428790&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:09 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11428790 art.11428790 The Bird And The Bee art.11428790 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11428790&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11428790&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39305&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:38:28 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.39305 art.39305 New Pornographers art.39305 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39305&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39305&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7251444&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:42:35 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7251444 art.7251444 Dirty Projectors art.7251444 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7251444&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7251444&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Graceful Fallen Mango, followed by the first LP under the Dirty Projectors moniker, The Glad Fact, released in 2003 on Austin-based Western Vinyl. LPs followed in 2005 and 2007 -- The Getty Address and Rise Above, respectively -- each finding a wider audience, new supporting musicians and greater critical acclaim. In 2006, Longstreth was joined for the first time by Amber Coffman, whose vocals became a key element of the band's sound. In 2009, their profile increased further, hooking collaborations with Bjork and David Byrne, along with releasing the highly acclaimed Bitte Orca. - Nate Cavalieri]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5015819&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:07:02 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5015819 art.5015819 Blitzen Trapper art.5015819 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5015819&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5015819&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9227441&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:24:33 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9227441 art.9227441 Jenny Lewis art.9227441 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9227441&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9227441&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Pleasantville; and her career as a vocalist with indie act Rilo Kiley has led to cameos with the Postal Service and a successful and critically acclaimed solo venture. With the cooing Watson Twins backing her, she released Rabbit Fur Coat in 2006. - Nate Cavalieri]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16259210&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:06 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.16259210 art.16259210 Frightened Rabbit art.16259210 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16259210&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16259210&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8961771&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dream Pop Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:56:31 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8961771 art.8961771 Blue Foundation art.8961771 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8961771&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8961771&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Twilight soundtrack sealed its reputation as a band on the move. For those just discovering Blue Foundation, begin with 2007's richly textured Life of a Ghost and work your way backward. - Philip Sherburne]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15507211&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:06:16 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15507211 art.15507211 St. Vincent art.15507211 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15507211&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15507211&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Marry Me is a beautiful, orchestral affair aided by a choir and numerous guest musicians on strings, brass, piano, synths and percussion. It's the first glimpse into Clark's versatility, not only as a writer and singer but also as a musician who plays everything from the organ to the dulcimer. St. Vincent's sophomore album, Actor, followed in 2009. The album's theatrical themes and whimsical arrangements helped land Clark much critical acclaim, not to mention a debut spot at No. 90 on the U.S. Billboard charts. - Stephanie Benson]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9122639&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:15 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9122639 art.9122639 Camera Obscura art.9122639 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9122639&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9122639&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.21546321&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Adult Alternative Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:24:33 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.21546321 art.21546321 Lenka art.21546321 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.21546321&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.21546321&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14174172&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:52:19 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14174172 art.14174172 Great Northern art.14174172 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14174172&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14174172&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.20831426&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Alt Dance Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:03:44 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.20831426 art.20831426 Black Kids art.20831426 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.20831426&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.20831426&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Wizard of Ahhhs EP). Of course, Pitchfork started drooling all over them, as did folks grooving to Black Kids' sweaty, feel-good concerts throughout the South. Signing with Columbia Records, Black Kids went into the studio with producer Bernard Butler. On the band's debut album, Partie Traumatic, former Suede guitarist Butler once again proves to be a pop master, bringing to the surface the group's latent ties to peppy AM pop, as well as the early-'80s R&B of New Edition and Michael Jackson. Whether all the hype and praise makes you love or hate Black Kids, tunes like "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You" and "I Wanna Be Your Limousine" are classic teenage fun. Now get out there and bop. - Justin Farrar]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5197572&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:36:01 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5197572 art.5197572 Rogue Wave art.5197572 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5197572&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5197572&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16389579&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:13:39 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.16389579 art.16389579 Deer Tick art.16389579 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16389579&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16389579&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss War Elephant, in September 2007. The album, produced and financed by the artist, features a mix of solo recordings and tunes employing a backing band. Rock critics made more than a few comparisons to Townes Van Zandt and Neil Young, but the record also boasts touches of the La's and Violent Femmes, as well as vintage rock 'n' roll and AM pop a la Roy Orbison and Ritchie Valens. After lengthy stints on the road, McCauley assembled a new supporting cast and entered the studio to record Born on Flag Day, the follow-up to War Elephant. - Justin Farrar]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7240206&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:36:01 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7240206 art.7240206 Dr. Dog art.7240206 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7240206&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7240206&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Toothbrush and Easy Beat, the Philadelphia outfit exhibited a knack for refined melodies and classic composition that's far more in debt to Tin Pan Alley and the Brill Building than, say, the rudimentary hooks of the Velvet Underground's third and fourth records (indie pop's double helix). By 2007's We All Belong, the Dog had shed all those nagging comparisons to Beachwood Sparks and all those Elephant 6 acts, crafting a funky fusion of blue-eyed soul (hey, they're from Philly) and intricate, multilayered harmonies. "My Old Ways" even sounds like a Broadway tune. Indie kids simply don't emote like this. The band grooves and bubbles and loves and romances the way pop groups used to. Blatant nostalgia never sounded so darn sweet. - Justin Farrar]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.17387880&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:09:06 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.17387880 art.17387880 Throw Me The Statue art.17387880 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.17387880&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.17387880&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Moonbeams he called on the support of Pedro the Lion's Casey Foubert and Sufjan Stevens' backing band. While Reitherman has been self-releasing material since 2004 on his own label, Baskerville Hill Records, Moonbeams is his first for Secretly Canadian. - Dan Shumate]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28522745&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:01:25 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.28522745 art.28522745 The Rural Alberta Advantage art.28522745 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28522745&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28522745&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hometowns, their debut album. Strong songwriting, peppy rhythms and Edenloff's earnest, brittle yelp gave the group an underground buzz throughout Canada, where they toured extensively for three years. That, of course, sounds like a never-ending grind, but the hard work paid off. In 2009 Nebraska's Saddle Creek label, founded by Conor and Justin Oberst, added the Rural Alberta Advantage to its already impressive stable of artists. To kick off the new relationship, Saddle Creek reissued Hometowns, a move that has given the record far greater exposure the second time around. - Justin Farrar]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5096624&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:39:33 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5096624 art.5096624 Jonathan Coulton art.5096624 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5096624&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5096624&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12074795&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:30:15 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.12074795 art.12074795 Au Revoir Simone art.12074795 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12074795&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.12074795&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Verses of Comfort, Assurance & Salvation, recalled Birdie and Saint Etienne (as well as the mellower side of indie rock bands such as Yo La Tengo) rather than the cold man/machine feel of other bands playing with analog synths and keyboards. The album's lead-off track, "Through the Backyards," was played on an episode of Grey's Anatomy, exposing millions of people to Au Revoir Simone. The trio supported TV on the Radio and toured Europe and Japan. The band was featured in Peter Bjorn & John's video to "Young Folks" (a massive hit in the U.K.) and received further press when the director David Lynch requested they play for him in New York City. Au Revoir Simone released their simply lovely album The Bird of Music in early 2007. - Nick Dedina]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.25363262&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:32:03 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.25363262 art.25363262 Angus and Julia Stone art.25363262 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.25363262&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.25363262&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6082386&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dream Pop Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:54:25 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6082386 art.6082386 Keren Ann art.6082386 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6082386&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6082386&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss La Biographie de Luka Philipsen. The album's lovely mix of bittersweet folk-pop, swirling '60s orchestral arrangements and discreet modern downtempo elements was an immediate popular and artistic hit in France. Keren Ann and co-songwriter/arranger Biolay were so productive that they followed the debut up with the sparser La Disparition (The Disappearance) the same year (!) and the album was almost as impressive as their debut. As a lark, Keren Ann recorded a set of unaccented English language demos on her own and was surprised to find that her record label wanted them released. Beefed up by Biolay's typically subtle arrangements, the set was recorded as I'm Not Going Anywhere (2004) and earned the singer an American distribution deal and rave reviews on both sides of the pond. Dividing her time between Paris and New York, Keren Ann crafted the home-recorded Nolita (2005), her first bilingual album and her first without Biolay on board. It once again touches on themes of dislocation, solitude and memory, all handled with the calm, collected and slightly mysterious manner that has become her trademark. - Nick Dedina]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14898370&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:27:01 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14898370 art.14898370 Delta Spirit art.14898370 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14898370&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14898370&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Ode to Sunshine, in 2007; it would be re-released in 2008 by Rounder Records. - Stephanie Benson]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15448064&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:00 -0800 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15448064 art.15448064 The Scene Aesthetic art.15448064 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15448064&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15448064&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.19983973&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Baroque Pop Mon, 3 Aug 2009 09:33:53 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.19983973 art.19983973 The Last Shadow Puppets art.19983973 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.19983973&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.19983973&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Age of Understatement. The album earned strong reviews in Britain, and the band showed that they could rock a string section with an energetic live show. - Nick Dedina]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7209960&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Pop Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:06:49 -0700 Top Indie Pop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7209960 art.7209960 Bell X1 art.7209960 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7209960&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7209960&variant=data&rws=%2Falt-punk%2Findie-alternative%2Findie-pop%2Fartist-chart.rss