MU121 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Saddle Creek Records, Jeff Tweedy
Document Summary
Indie roots: wilco, vampire weekend, and bright eyes. As major label sales suffered, the indie community faithfully supported all their acts. Led to interesting phonemenon during 2000s that had not been present in rock industry since 60s. Indie rock was achieving record sales that regularly placed its act at the top of the billboard album charts. Formed by singer, guitarist, and songwriter jeff tweedy. Maintained affiliation with reprise label, owned by warner brothers. Streamed yankee hotel foxtrot free of charge over internet after series of leaks. Rose to #13 on billboard 200 album chart. One reason they maintained loyal indie following was bc of innovative quality of their music. Combined alt country, singer songwriter, and experiments with sonic atmospheres and noise. Infectious dance rhythms and witty lyrics made them staple of indie scene. Contra saw rare debut at top slot in billboard album chart. Company run by oberst and his older brother.
