"Good" Music in Pop-Culture
While many of us Indie-Music fans (especially the American ones) find ourselves being ignored by the general press, at least there are certain TV shows and movies that have killer soundtracks taht we can point to and yell "Hey, I know that band!" Three soundtracks that you must own:
1. "The O.C." soundtracks
Though little more than an addictive teen drama, The O.C. has introduced many beloved indie bands such as Franz Ferdinand and Death Cab for Cutie to the mainstream. While it would be a stretch to call these bands "indie" anymore, the O.C. has also provided a jumpstart for bands such as Bromheads Jacket, The Subways, and Stars. How anyone can deride its indie cred is impossible--thanks to this show, mainstream radio is a little better, and your younger sister is humming Kaiser Chiefs.
2. "Marie-Antoinette" soundtrack
One listen and you're transported to a world filled with dancing, dresses, and the Strokes. Oh, and don't forget all of that great 80's stuff you've forgotten about. Like any Sophia Coppala movie, this one is dripping in hipster cred (gotta love the pink converse) but this one is above and beyond the rest with its mix of past, present, and future.
3. "Brothers of the Head" soundtrack
This little movie's soundtrack may not feature anyone familiar. In fact, the only band on it is the fictional Bang Bang, the subject of this faux-documentary. Though these aren't the punk songs of the "Olden Days," they are certainly the embodiment of everything written by the Sex Pistols. A great act of traditional punk, with spice missing today.
Lily Seglin
While many of us Indie-Music fans (especially the American ones) find ourselves being ignored by the general press, at least there are certain TV shows and movies that have killer soundtracks taht we can point to and yell "Hey, I know that band!" Three soundtracks that you must own:
1. "The O.C." soundtracks
Though little more than an addictive teen drama, The O.C. has introduced many beloved indie bands such as Franz Ferdinand and Death Cab for Cutie to the mainstream. While it would be a stretch to call these bands "indie" anymore, the O.C. has also provided a jumpstart for bands such as Bromheads Jacket, The Subways, and Stars. How anyone can deride its indie cred is impossible--thanks to this show, mainstream radio is a little better, and your younger sister is humming Kaiser Chiefs.
2. "Marie-Antoinette" soundtrack
One listen and you're transported to a world filled with dancing, dresses, and the Strokes. Oh, and don't forget all of that great 80's stuff you've forgotten about. Like any Sophia Coppala movie, this one is dripping in hipster cred (gotta love the pink converse) but this one is above and beyond the rest with its mix of past, present, and future.
3. "Brothers of the Head" soundtrack
This little movie's soundtrack may not feature anyone familiar. In fact, the only band on it is the fictional Bang Bang, the subject of this faux-documentary. Though these aren't the punk songs of the "Olden Days," they are certainly the embodiment of everything written by the Sex Pistols. A great act of traditional punk, with spice missing today.
Lily Seglin