Apple’s iTunes music store frequently posts playlists composed by celebrities. These playlists can be viewed by the user and bought as a whole, or for the standard 99 cents a song. Kind of a good idea, right? Well, today I noticed the Pedro the Lion playlist. Moments later, a tout for an iTunes exclusive EP by Jimmy Eat World, and then one of live tracks and demos by Death Cab for Cutie. iTunes exclusive? Anyways… I know none of these bands are really an underground sensation any longer. I know that even if they were still relatively unknown, it would be because they suck. I’m at home with the idea that indie rock is dead, I really am. It’s just still weird to see Apple advertising some of the main players from my music collection circa 1998, that’s all.

PS. - Just noticed that Alkaline Trio has an entire EP exclusively available as an iTunes download. Goddammit.