New Moon tracks make it to Top Ten Indie Rock Songs of 2009

Aolradioblog. Rae Votta

While indie rock used to mean a band was too small and underground to garner a mainstream following, in recent years the genre has moved more and more into the spotlight, making this year's top indie rock songs recognizable to many listeners. This is especially evident as many indie darlings were featured on the major motion picture and Twilight sequel 'New Moon.' From Tegan and Sara toDeath Cab for Cutie and beyond, read on to discover the Top Indie Rock Songs of 2009, as determined by AOL Radio listeners.

1) Phoenix: '1901'

2) Sea Wolf: 'The Violet Hour'

Sea Wolf is the project of Los Angeles musician Alex Brown Church, and composed of a rotating cast of musicians. The band was asked to include the song 'The Violet Hour' in 'New Moon,' appearing in the film during Bella's birthday scene.

3) Death Cab for Cutie: 'Meet Me on the Equinox'

The song was released as the first single on the soundtrack for 'New Moon.' Singer Ben Gibbard told MTV that "The song at its core is just about meeting another halfway, because life is very short, because there's only a brief period of time to really connect with people, and that it's important to recognize that."

4) Matt & Kim: 'Daylight'

5) The xx: 'Islands'

6) Fink: 'Sort of Revolution'

7) Lykke Li: 'Possibility'

Lykke Li released her first album, 'Youth Novels' in 2008 and continued touring in 2009 to much critical acclaim. When asked to contribute to the New Moon soundtrack in 2009, she was unsure of what to write about until she watched a screener of the movie. Her song 'Possibility' -- with haunting soft piano melody and humming -- plays during a time-passage sequence when heroine Bella thinks about her relationship with Edward.

8) Grizzly Bear: 'Two Weeks'

9) Anya Marina: 'Satellite Heart'

Named one of the "Best Unsigned" acts by San Diego City Beat back in '05, Marina soon after picked up recognition, her songs being featured on 'Grey's Anatomy' and most recently 'Gossip Girl.' 'Satellite,' written especially for the soundtrack, is in the scene where Edward is driving Bella home.

10.) Tegan and Sara: 'Hell'

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Source via New Moon the Soundtrack