Glass Candy is an electro-indie duo from Portland who have been around since the early 2000′s. In this video “Feeling Without Touching”, vocalist Ida No really gets into the beats as she does when she performs live. Glass Candy keeps it real by using basic analog equipment without the use of computers to make their unique electro sound.

The Rescues are a talented foursome who are best known for their harmonies and soothing music. This is their take on  Katy Perry’s monster pop hit “Teenage Dream”.  You may prefer this version better than the original.  The Rescues frequent the Hotel Cafe if you would like the chance to see them sing this song live.

“Fly Angel” is a beautiful song composed by LA band Pera that is dedicated to Melody Cecil, a teenager who passed away in 2001.  This video takes you on a dramatic journey about a boy who misses the love of his life and will do anything to get her back.  You might shed a tear after watching this vid.

Over the summer, Best Coast seemed to be the most talked about band in LA.  They were getting tons of play on KCRW, and they graced us with their presence at FYF fest 2010.  We were happy to find out that they recently put out a video for their top single “Boyfriend”.  It’s a catchy tune that gives off a sense of high school nostalgia, and after watching this video, you will understand.  Check out this retro high school “sweet fifteen” romance, it’ll bring you back.

L.A. DJ and Filmmaker Kool Ethan (born Keyvon Pierre) presents “ELECTROFIED!” Electrofied! is an audio/visual experience that takes you inside the head of Kool Ethan. It’s an exciting musical mash-up filled with dozens of pop culture clips; including Horror Movies, 80′s cartoons, video games, and more. Enjoy!

The FYF Fest (previously known as the Fuck Yeah Fest) was back this year with bands that did not disappoint. Watch as the Indie Nation TV crew enjoyed a nice sunny day in Los Angeles Historic State Park to partake in the one day indie music fest that only comes around once a year.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros is one of the most buzzed about bands in the LA music scene right now.  While performing, Alex Ebert’s free spirit and enormous entourage of band members really catches your attention.  Check out Indie Nation TV’s front row view of them performing at the Sunset Junction Music Festival in Silverlake.

Lights On is a San Diego based band that invited us to hang backstage with them last year at Club Nokia (Check out Press Pass: Lights On).  They were a down to earth group of guys who genuinely love playing music. This is their new music vid “We Live Underground”.  The video has a retro feel that is reminiscent of an old school psychedelic Doors video.  These guys know how to rock out!

Ed Vallance, once considered a British Indie rocker, moved to Los Angeles back in 2008 and then made his way to Brooklyn.  ”Silent Sun” is a soothing single off of his new album The Summer Fire EP which combines influences from all three coasts. We just got this music video in our inbox and thought we should share it with you. If you would like to send a music video to be considered for placement, please feel free to e-mail us at indienationtv@gmail.com.

Hesta Prynn first made a splash on the indie scene in the early 2000′s as part of Hip-Hop trio Northern State. Now she has broken out on her own and is making some very progressive indie music. Hesta has a sweet voice, a ton of talent, and a love of music that will undoubtedly keep her in the spotlight for years to come. She sat down with Indie Nation TV before her set in Frankfurt, Germany to voice her opinion on the future of music and to let us know that even though she is experimenting with rock and pop, her love of Hip-Hop will never waver.

It is obvious that Electro-pop producers Futurecop! are huge fans of the 80′s after viewing the first 5 seconds of their music video “Starworshiper.” Their sound is also heavily influenced by the 80′s, especially those 1980′s TV show theme songs. If you are a product of the 80′s like us at Indie Nation TV, Futurecop! may evoke some nostalgic memories of when you were a kid sitting in front of the television on a Saturday morning. The UK duo has been making some noise on the indie dance scene for the past couple of years and if you like what you hear, be sure to pick up their EP “The Unicorn and the Lost City of Alvograth.”

Treasure fingers invited us backstage before his show in Long Beach to explain how it feels to have a huge international club hit. His single “Cross the Dancefloor,” released on Fool’s Gold records, has been scorching the charts for the past couple of years and has been one of the most remixed songs in recent memory. A product of the 80′s, Treasure Fingers influences include old school disco and funk. He is currently working on a full length album that he promises will keep bodies on that dance floor.

Fashion Week hit Los Angeles again this past March. There were high profile events all over the city, but we at Indie Nation TV found what must have been one of the most original events Fashion Week has ever seen. BOXeight studios in Downtown L.A. hosted a very different and interesting Gala. The audience was treated to a behind-the-scenes look at goes on during Fashion Week. There were photo installations, live photo shoots, and DJ’s spinning great tunes all night. We talked with owner Mike Utsinger about what else made their show different from other Fashion Week events.

Canadian singer-songwriter Pennan Brae recently sent us his video for his single “Goin’ Down.” It is a really well shot video of two lovers torn apart when one of them has to move to Paris. Pennan’s bluesy sound perfectly compliments this sad and romantic video. Pennan Brae is truly an indie artist. He is still unsigned and personally emailed us this video. If you have an amazing music video that you would like to see on Indie Nation TV please email us “indienationtv@gmail.com.”

French producer Vitalic made a rare visit to Los Angeles for Control Fridays at Avalon. He was nice enough to sit down Indie Nation TV  and explain what a Vitalic “Live” show consists of.  He was really feeding off the crowd which made for a memorable performance. See if you can tell exactly what he is doing behind all that equipment.

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HARDFest is well known around Los Angeles for their well-curated dance festivals. DJ DESTRUCTO doubles as a promoter and resident DJ. Previous shows have included talent like Justice, Crystal Castles and even 2 Live Crew. Their New Years Eve show boasted an impressive line-up that included Boys Noize, A-trak, DJ Mehdi, and of course DESTRUCTO. The night consisted of over 7 hours of dance music, enough to keep you boogieing until 2011.

Every first Thursday of the month Future Sounds throws The Rumble at the 3 Clubs in Hollywood, CA. The Rumble is a music showcase that gives the best up-and-coming Indie musicians a chance to shine. This month The Rumble featured Southern California acts Chasing Kings and Aushua. The party is free and runs all month in other cities throughout the country like Las Vegas and Brooklyn. Check out Future Sounds to find the Rumble nearest you.

San Diego indie rockers Tape Deck Mountain deliver one of the most creative videos you’ll ever see. The band embarks on a crazy journey in a world filled with Scantrons (you know those tests where you fill in the bubble). If you scored low on your SAT’s or choke when it comes to pop quizzes, you may want to look away.

Over the last couple of years Brooklyn-based rockers Yeasayer have been one of the most talked about indie bands on the scene. They received a lot of notoriety while on tour with MGMT and have drawn comparisons to alt-rockers Animal Collective. In their new video “Wait for the Summer,” they deliver a visually stunning, psychedelic trip. The video starts with an apple in the Garden of Eden that eventually leaves this planet and explores the deepest ends of the galaxy until it is the last living thing left in the universe.

UK Singer/Songwriter Samuel Stewart searches for his Top 5 favorite albums of the decade at Origami Vinyl in Echo Park.  Samuel has great taste and grabs some amazing albums from the likes of Radiohead and… well we don’t want to give too much away. Watch the video to see his full Top 5.

Fun fact: Samuel is the son of Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics, and Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama.