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Quirky blogs, out-there food websites, avant-garde film—the Indie 100 list brings you fun and idiosyncratic selections from indie and grassroots media, startups, and whatnot. (This list is no longer being updated.)
12Drawn!
Drawn! is a multi-author blog devoted to illustration, art, cartooning and drawing. Its purpose is to inspire creativity by sharing links and resources.
13Stuff White People Like
A snarky and stereotypical look at the culture of white people. Best read while listening to NPR in your Toyota Prius.
14Etsy
Etsy is the antithesis of mass-produced junk. With Etsy, you’ll find original, handmade goods for your purchasing pleasure.
15Tiny Mix Tapes
Eccentric compilation of news, reviews and feature articles on a variety of musical genres, as well as mix tape suggestions based on unique themes.
16Burning Man
A week of farce and Dada in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert culminates in a colossal act of arson, an orgy of “art,” and probably a little Hacky-Sack.
17SecondSpin.com
SecondSpin.com will help you sell your CDs and DVDs, and to buy used ones you actually want.
18AltWeeklies
Want to read the best news and features from the independent press aound the country? AltWeeklies.com brings them all together in one place.
19Pitchfork
Think Rolling Stone, but for the Internet, with top-notch music journalism that’s all about indie rock, hip-hop, electronica, and pop.
20The Hardball Times
A baseball website created by and for true enthusiasts, The Hardball Times features articles, features and analysis written by fans with a longstanding love for the game.