20 Awesome Indie Finds

From Eco Bags to Rock Yoga

— February 4, 2010 — Pop Culture
Break away from the norm with these 20 awesome indie finds. Indie music, film, fashion and more can all be found right here.

These 20 awesome indie finds don’t need corporate help to be awesome. Some people would rather film their movies on flip cameras and record their band's demo on a cell phone then be oppressed.

Celebrate the independent spirit with these 20 awesome indie finds!

Implications - Subcultures often experience success simply because they are subcultures. The prospect of a counter-mainstream lifestyle appears to consumers looking to differentiate themselves from the crowd. This is what drives the success of cult films, undiscovered artists and all other "indie" or independent innovations.

Essentially, today's consumer is simply looking for a way to boast their individuality, yet still belong to a peer group.
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Restoring Retro Music Culture
Restoring Retro Music Culture
'The Swedish Model' Indie Label and Activist Organization
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Indie Films 2.0
Indie Films 2.0
"The New Talkies: Generation DIY"
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Daniel Saynt, Founder of Fashion Indie (INTERVIEW)
Daniel Saynt, Founder of Fashion Indie (INTERVIEW)
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Simplified Indie Shopping
Simplified Indie Shopping
Shana Logic Sorts Art, Clothing and Decor by Personal Style
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Visual Search Engines
Visual Search Engines
Ziipa is StumbleUpon's Indie Cousin
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Indie UK Furniture
Indie UK Furniture
Hidden Art Asks UK Artists to Bring Best to Milan Furniture Fair
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Indie Fantasy Flicks
Indie Fantasy Flicks
The Hunt For Gollum in HD is 40 Minute Movie by Tolkien Fans
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Stumble Streaming Indie Music
Stumble Streaming Indie Music
Stumbleaudio
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Canadian Indie Fashion
Canadian Indie Fashion
The Independent Designers Outlet in Toronto Carries 8 Labels
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Indie Eco Bags
Indie Eco Bags
Molly Butterfoss Bags for Hayden-Harnett Feature Fun Cartoons
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Motorcycle Stunt Flicks
Motorcycle Stunt Flicks
Patrick ‘Hucklebuck' Stephens To Create Indie Film
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Indie Rock Yoga
Indie Rock Yoga
The Wanderlust Festival Combines Music, Yoga and Nature in Lake Tahoe
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Cross-Genre Music Mashups
Cross-Genre Music Mashups
Indie Rock Bands Cover Hip Hop Songs
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Renaissance Collars
Renaissance Collars
'11th Dimension' in Indie Magazine Blends Past and Present
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80s Art Album Covers
80s Art Album Covers
Indie Records Feature Retro Rainbows & Spectrums
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Ditching Hollywood for Indy Films
Ditching Hollywood for Indy Films
Jennifer Aniston Opts for Indie
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Trendy Investments
Trendy Investments
Catwalk Genius Lets You Invest in Indie Fashion Designers
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Hipster Activity Books
Hipster Activity Books
The Indie Rock Coloring Book Pleases Subculture Fanatics
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Faux Indie Espresso Bars
Faux Indie Espresso Bars
Starbucks 15th Avenue E Coffee and Tea Shops May Even Serve Wine
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Indie Youth Photography
Indie Youth Photography
Anna Morosini Captures Minimalist Muses in Their 20s
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