Top Ten Indie Songs of 2008 – With Free MP3s
It’s that time of year! We are rounding up the best of the best indie songs of 2008. This year’s indie scene brought us some truly enjoyable tracks from some of the greatest talents, with everything from heavy electronic to harmony based and guitar driven songs. All of which found themselves a spot on our list.
Here are our top 10 favorite indie songs of the year with MP3’s, music videos, and free downloads. Enjoy!
10) “Make Your Home Smell Delicious” You, Me and Iowa from The Adventures of You, Me and Iowa
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9) “Time to Pretend” MGMT from Oracular Spectacular
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MGMT – Time To Pretend
by gotmullet
8) “This Boy’s In Love” The Presets from Apocalypso
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The Presets – This Boy’s In Love
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7) “Shut Up and Let Me Go” Ting Tings from We Started Nothing
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6) “Gone, Gone, Gone” The Notwist from The Devil, You and Me
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5) “Lost Coastlines” Okkervil River from The Stand Ins
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4) “White Winter Hymnal” – Fleet Foxes from Fleet Foxes
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3) “L.E.S. Artistes” – Santogold from Santogold
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2) “Soldier’s Grin” – Wolf Parade from Mount Zoomer
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1) “Play Your Part (Part 1) – Girl Talk from Feed the Animal
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Think we missed something? Wish The Presets were above GirlTalk? Let us know!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 7:00AM
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Thursday, January 8, 2009 10:55AM
I don't exactly agree these are the best indie songs of this year, but then again I listen to newer, smaller bands than this. Good selection though, I really like Okkervil River.
Friday, January 9, 2009 3:36AM
Cheers mate, i've been trying to find out who sang the MGMT song and what it was called for ages.
Everytime i heard it on a radio they never said who it was. But now i know i can buy it, thanks alot mate.
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