For years, Steve railed against the indie-snob archetype — the judgmental expert in the horn-rimmed glasses who only likes obscure artists. But now, the indie snob has been marginalized in music culture. In an era where pop music dominates the conversation, Steve and his guest Amanda Petrusich now feel weird nostalgia for the indie snob. How did this happen? Is there still room in the conversation for people who don't like mainstream culture?

<p>For years, Steve railed against the indie-snob archetype — the judgmental expert in the horn-rimmed glasses who only likes obscure artists. But now, the indie snob has been marginalized in music culture. In an era where pop music dominates the conversation, Steve and his guest Amanda Petrusich now feel weird nostalgia for the indie snob. How did this happen? Is there still room in the conversation for people who don&#39;t like mainstream culture?</p>

Rock Critic Steven Hyden ("Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me", "Twilight Of The Gods") talks with rock stars and the country’s biggest music writers about what’s happening in rock. Presented by 93X (www.93X.com) and Uproxx.com (http://uproxx.com/music/)

Celebration Rock

For years, Steve railed against the indie-snob archetype — the judgmental expert in the horn-rimmed glasses who only likes obscure artists. But now, the indie snob has been marginalized in music culture. In an era where pop music dominates the conversa...

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