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.

M.I.A. will be releasing her third full length album in July and it has already generated a ton of buzz. The video from the first single, “Born Free,” has sparked a lot of controversy and has reportedly been banned from Youtube. M.I.A., who grew up in war torn Sri Lanka, has always been one for political awareness. “Born Free” takes a somewhat satirical look at the ongoing war in the Middle East, while still remaining very real. This clip is gritty, original, and very daring.

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.

One of the coolest things about maps, the alter-ego of UK musician James Chapman, may be that Megan Fox is a big fan.  But even cooler is the video for his new single “I Dream of Crystal,” taken from his latest album Turning the Mind.  It’s filled with psychedelic eyeballs that shine and shimmer and at one point even smile. It’s like you’re watching the video while the video watches you back. The clip is mesmerizing and hypnotizing and perfectly fits the mood of maps’ brooding  electronic indie rock.

We went backstage to talk with San Diego-based indie rockers Lights On after their performance at Club Nokia in Downtown LA. The band discusses their musical influences, what it was like opening for Peter Bjorn & John, and why keeping it indie rocks.

Dinosaur Jr. has been making indie rock before most of us heard the term “Indie Rock.” They are legends in the game, influencing many rock bands that emerged in the early 90’s, including Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Not only have they been influential with their music, but they are also pioneers in music video making, working with director Spike Jonze in his very early years. The video for their newest single “Over It,” shows them tearing up the city stunting on their BMX bikes. Proving that after 25 years of rocking out, they still got it.

Fever Ray’s Karin Dreijer has never been one to be accused of being dull. Her wild outfits and music videos always make for something to talk about around the water cooler. In this clip she plays a Boogie Monster type character with powers to control swimming pools. She may be beckoning some kind of underwater monster, who knows. What I do know is that her music is always amazing. She may have the scariest voice in all of music, but here it is coupled with an amazingly creepy video. Turn the lights off and have fun with this one.

Fuck Yeah Fest is one of the most respected indie music festivals in Los Angeles. Fuck Yeah Fest, also known as FYF Fest, has grown in each year of it’s existence, and their 2009 festival was their biggest party yet. This year, the festival was held at the Los Angeles State Historic Park in Downtown L.A. to remind concert goers to “Save Our State Parks.” FYF Fest not only brought together the best indie acts from L.A., but from all over the country as well. Their 2009 line-up included Peanut Butter Wolf, the Thermals, and a special musical performance from Tim & Eric among others.

Icelandic Electronic-Folk group Mum always made albums filled with quirky, lengthy song titles. Now the band has brought their odd sense of humor to their music video making. This clip shows a Nordic farming couple hunting for their dinner. After securing a deer carcass, the dead animal proceeds to join the couple in a sing along. And if you think that sounds strange, wait until you see the rest of the video.