Jul 11, 2007 Spoon - Rockefeller Park, New York, NY Jul 16, 2007 The Decemberists, Grizzly Bear - Central Park Summerstage, New York, NY Jul 17, 2007 (WPRB ticket giveaway avaiable) Slin...

Never heard of any of these groups...

You should listen to some new music.

What is Indie Rock? Another name for Punk? No wonder I don't know who these bands are.

Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that primarily exists in the independent underground music scene. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with underground music as a whole, though more...

Good explanation as to why I don't hear of these groups. They aren't publicized well.

Indie isn't limited to rock. There are many varieties of independent artists. It's a broad term. These artists ARE publicized, but not in the areas you are looking.

Where are they publicized? The local Quick Chek? LOL!