Definitions by Domukaz

indie rock 

An umbrella term for various non-commercial strains of rock and roll, separate from heavy metal's non-commercial artists. Its origins can be traced back to punk rock and post-punk of the late '70s and the early '80s. That non-commercial nature could stem from the outwardly ugly sound of the music, the wishes of the artist, the effeminacy of the music, etc. Indie rock is a wide umbrella, covering music, such as country/western or soft rock, that the punks would have rejected.

Saying that a band plays indie rock really doesn't say much about what kind of music it plays.

indie rock by Domukaz March 2, 2007

Matchbox 20 

A band that defined the generic sound of Contemporary Adult Pop music in the nineties. Tends towards simple melodies with a focus on the lead singer's voice.

I'm not crazy, I'm just really really dull.

Matchbox 20 by Domukaz July 18, 2005

preps 

A group of kids who wear the most expensive clothes possible and seem either totally unaware of the fact or so aware anything else flies under the radar. Generally are sensitive about this fact when brought up to them.

Oh. I'm wearing Abercrombie shorts, a Gap shirt, American Eagle socks, and a Gucci visor. Um.

preps by Domukaz July 17, 2005

indie 

A sub-genre of non-mainstream music recently brought into the mainstream with such bands as The Killers and Franz Ferdinand. Its fans tend to be the pickiest of any kind of music, rejecting any change in the sound or lyrical content of their favorite bands that makes them sound even slightly "mainstream." This form of music has thus gained a reputation of snobbery.

I would tell you about my favorite band, whose music I love, but you've never heard of it and thus you are not worth the telling.

indie by Domukaz May 31, 2005

band 

A group of people who come together to play music. Often comes in two forms in popular usage:

1. A high school band. These tend to be tight-knit groups of kids who all either love or hate what they do. Their shows tend to show great musical skill and/or choreography.

2. A rock band. These tend to be tight-knit groups of people who all either love their music or the money they earn from it. Their shows are either dull or explosive.

The band is playing at 4:30 at the football game, and then Bill is playing with his band at 8:00 after the game.

band by Domukaz May 30, 2005