Record-store Clerk: Indie Music That's Not Too Weird

Ever watch TV and ask yourself "what song is that?" Here are all the songs by upcoming, emerging artists whose music is reaching a wider audience through TV commercials and other ad placements.

We read all the music blogs so you don't have to. Updated weekly, these are the songs that indie music blogs love.

Starting in the mid '00s, the line between indie and mainstream pop started to get blurry. These are the songs that have helped bring "indie" music to the masses.

Accessible indie tunes that should be the soundtrack for your favorite local coffee shop.

With credible indie bands like Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, and The Black Keys licensing their songs for use on Television, it's not selling out anymore.

This playlist features mellow indie tunes that provide the perfect soundtrack for working, studying, or just plain old relaxing.

Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.

Sweet, romantic indie songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a make out session.

Awesome songs that have been featured in Apple commercials.

The hit TV show Grey's Anatomy is known for featuring great songs and breaking new artists. These are songs from all seven seasons.

Songs by indie artists that are strongly influenced by traditional roots rock, bluegrass, and country. Rootsy and rough around the edges.

Have you ever found yourself muttering "These kids today..." while listening to the radio? Stave off incipient fogeydom at any age by listening to these young artists who use the sounds of the '60s, '70s and '80s as their jumping-off point.

This playlist features artists who've managed to maintain their indie street-cred while being signed to a major label.

Go deeper into the chilly beauty, imagination and melancholy that's at the heart of Justin Vernon's music. Explore his influences, contemporaries and several of the artists Vernon (aka Bon Iver) has collaborated with.