If you’re a fan of dark britpop, be sure to listen to KCRW today (1/24) at 11:15 AM (PST) for a live studio performance by White Lies. And if you haven’t already, pick up the band’s latest release, Rituals, the follow up to one of 2009’s best albums, To Lose My Life…
When LA’s Indie 103.1 went off the air, like most Los Angelinos, I was super disappointed and shocked. I still remember when Indie went on the air. I had recently returned from a trip to Northern California and was scanning the airwaves. Out of the blue I stumbled upon “Where is My Mind” by The Pixies. After that was “Idioteque” by Radiohead. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. What was this glorious station playing some of the best music ever made?
Indie 103.1 introduced me to a lot of new music and I really hated to see it go. Yes, indie still broadcasts online, but if you don’t have access to a computer (eg you are driving to and from work) you’re out of luck. Fortunately for all of you iPhone and iPod Touch users, indie has a great app that allows you to stream their online broadcast from the palm of your hand.
The best part of this app is now I can listen to indie anywhere I get cell service – while I snowboard in Mammoth, when I visit the fam in Northern California, when i visit the east coast, etc.
Indie may not be accessible on the fm dial, but now it’s at the palm of my hand!
Download the Indie 103.1 iPhone/iPod Touch app HERE
Always look for the good in something bad