Ok we get it.  Kelly Clarkson, Ryan Cabrera, Rihanna, and Bow Wow have talent, but that doesn't mean every other song on the radio has to be one by them.  Boy bands are so out, and girly pop never really made it on to the scene.  Britney's done now that she had a child, and very few new artists are really fresh or original.  What's a music fan to do?

Well look no further because indie music is here to save the day.  A little known genre, indie music is making its way to the top of the charts simply by the talented artists who associate with this genre of music.  There are some big names you've heard of, like Jack Johnson and Dispatch, and then there are some up-and-coming artists like Death Cab for Cutie and Xavier Rudd. 

But they all have one thing in common: they all got their start outside of the major music scene, whether it was recording in someone's dorm room in college or a friend's garage.  The artists didn't get a record deal the way pop culture artists did.  They worked from the ground up, and earned the recognition they now receive.

So if you're looking for a new artist, a new type of music you could get into, or just something different than what they play on all the major radio stations, look no further.  Indie offers you a refreshing new sound with cool artists that you may never have found otherwise.