These days, there's a fine line between harmless, one-lady-and a guitar allergy medicine commercial indiepop and the tangible, intelligent kind that offers something new to the world. For the jaded souls, the latter is becoming increasingly hard to find. Mina Tindle's new debut EP has raised brows

Mexican singer-songwriter Ximena Sariñana wears a lot of hats. She's a Latin Grammy nominee with a recent English debut. She's girlfriend to Mars Volta mastermind, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. She's an award-winning actress who started out as telenovela star. And most recently, we learned, she also has an

Somehow we haven't heard a peep out of the over-energized Italian hipsters -- Ex-Otago -- since 2007's Tanti Saluti-- the critically lauded, neon bright indie album that saw such hits as the punky, spunky "Amato the Greengrocer." Well, there was the 2008 cover-- "The Rhythm of the Night," butÂ

When you first see Natalia Lafourcade (La-four-KA-deh) in person, your instinct is to protect her from all the world's ills. You mind your language. You cover your cleavage. You dismiss thoughts of sex, drugs, drug wars, and wars on drugs. Despite four albums and a world-weary list of

Mmm, Karaocake -- doesn't that sound delicious? Actually, it probably wouldn't sit well. Drunk people screeching out Lady Gaga songs doesn't exactly conjure cake. But the band is certainly appetizing! The French duo has a litany of solid indie pop tracks with a slight surf grit. Rilo Kiley would be

Cuando ves a Natalia Lafourcade en persona, tu instinto es protegerla de todo el mal que existe en el mundo. Te importa como hablas. Te cubres el escote. Te olvidas de los pensamientos sobre sexo, drogas, y de la guerra contra las drogas. A pesar de sus cuatro álbumes y su experimentada lista de...

Cupcakes and cuties, puppies and daisies, crushes and kisses, candy canes and cocoa -- that's the whole world of cuteness that Jakarta's Funny Little Dream taps into. Singing about "Sweet Cherry Lips," lead-singer Stepanie Jenny Angeraini goes by the nickname "Peppy" -- if all that tells you

Are you a burger-serving, tip-seeking individual with low morale? Boy, an indie pop Swiss-German lady duo, has an anthem for you. “Waitress” from their debut Mutual Friends is an acoustic guitar and tambourine ode to the blue collar workers who deserve a musical bonus....

Long before Occupy Wall Street, Italian rappers Zero Plastica gave voice to the plight of the 99% -- the messed up economy, political chicanery, organized crime, lack of opportunity and overwhelming odds stacked against regular people. DJ Nio, Lure, and G.O.Man are activists and moral consciences

Indiepop chanteuse Jennifer Chung serenaded indoors and out in her sunny home state, California....

Burgeoning Mexican alt-pop star Ximena Sariñana is not easy to explain. Sure, she’s adorable. And her jazzy pop tunes are toe-tappingly infectious. Her voice is childlike yet deep and expressive, her style is fresh and modern, and it all comes together with a bit of oddly old-fashioned charm.

Our 10 finalists span 5 continents and a glorious assortment of genres -- folk, dubstep, hip hop, dance punk, ghazal-inflected rock, reggae, indiepop, and K-pop. Of all these sounds, the last is the most region specific (Korea, obviously) and perhaps the least understood by casual observers and

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Kyoto might not be known for its ghettos and public housing, but the tattooed, bandana-donning MC Anarchy is a product of a lesser known Japanese subculture. Growing up amidst poverty, abandonment by his mother, and alcoholism in his community, Anarchy uses his lyrics as therapy. Through three

Join host Heather Holliday, Fire Starter (literally, that's her blowing fire), and check out this week's focus artists on the MTV Iggy Show: a Mexican indiepop darling, a Nigerian soul queen compared to Lauryn Hill, and a Brazilian minimal producer creating moments of communal ecstasy....

Para ler em português clique aqui! Through her distinct blend of bossa nova, samba, and a Joni Mitchell set of pipes, Tulipa Ruiz is giving indiepop a Brazilian twist. The chanteuse recently debuted her album Efemera, which launched her into home country fame, and not long thereafter, right into

Mina Tindle (real name Pauline De Lassus) is a neat find out of Paris. Her innovative self-titled debut EP comes on the heels of a hauntingly cool Elis Regina cover and her sweet single "The Kingdom." Not surprisingly, Mina Tindle is six tracks of likable, sometimes even lovable indiepop gems.

Natalia Lafourcade Even in person, Natalia Lafourcade is cute as a button. The indiepop princess injured her wrist before Vive Latino, but the discomfort proved fortuitous -- Natalia was no longer constrained by a guitar. She could prance around the stage like a princess for the whole set, forcing

I'm actually relieved that this new Young Dreams video never ventures into super disturbing territory. But it gets pretty damn close, sort of? The video for "Young Dreams" from the Norwegian indiepop band keeps you on the edge, and you're not exactly sure why. There are two kids who seem pretty

Join host Heather Holliday, Fire Starter (literally, that's her blowing fire), and check out this week's focus artists on the MTV Iggy Show: a Mexican indiepop darling, a Nigerian soul queen compared to Lauryn Hill, and a Brazilian minimal producer creating moments of communal ecstasy....

Stars' In Our Bedroom After the War is available for download before its official release. "I encourage people to steal [it]," said frontman Torquil Campbell.

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