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Neogaf Rock/Indie/Alt Music Thread (RockGAF?)
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equippedwithtowel
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I'd prefer that they take their time with LP2, I liked Viet Cong but I don't know if a 2.0 version of that would grab me nearly as much. They're no Ought
same. never liked women either and i don't know why i listened to the cindy lee lp last year
been pretty lazy this year keeping up with releases but a few have made an impression
the hunches s/t
counter intuits monosyllabilly
neutral s/t
essaie pas demain est une autre nuit
and the angry angles compilation is nice to have
don't really get the lavender flu lp and the new lumpy album is a disappointment. haven't had enough time to listen to the melchior albums but they likely belong on the list too
Macadinho94
Member
The Strokes are back, YES YES YES
Comedown Machine is a great album, it's a real grower though. You should check out Julian Casablancas and the Voidz album as well if you skipped that, it's pretty incredible IMO.
Ampersands
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There's a new Kills single, Siberian Nights. All the singles they've released so far have been pretty good which is more than I can say for Dodge and Burn. That album was disappointing.
The new Strokes EP is great. Threat of Joy gives me early Strokes vibes. I personally couldn't get into Julian Casablanca's solo stuff but I haven't really given it a shot. What's the best song off Tyranny?
The new Strokes EP is great. Threat of Joy gives me early Strokes vibes. I personally couldn't get into Julian Casablanca's solo stuff but I haven't really given it a shot. What's the best song off Tyranny?
Obviously, since The Dead Weather will never be a good band. Too many chefs, etc. I am still flabbergasted at the consistent quality output from The Kills since there aren't a single album ir even track I have felt it could been better. All their discography so far have been excellent..
Having Said that, Ash and Ice seems intimidating. 50 min album is a bit on the long side.
I am not fan of long records
Probably Human Sadness, which is a 12 minute epic. Where no Eagles Fly was the single and is maybe the most accessible though. The album is a slow burn in general, it took me a lot of listens before it clicked.
Obviously, since The Dead Weather will never be a good band. Too many chefs, etc. I am still flabbergasted at the consistent quality output from The Kills since there aren't a single album ir even track I have felt it could been better. All their discography so far have been excellent..
Having Said that, Ash and Ice seems intimidating. 50 min album is a bit on the long side.
I am not fan of long records
50 minutes is fine for me. I'm not a fan of long records either but 50 mins is not too long imo .
For me, the perfect spot is 35 - 40 min. I can tolerate 45 min, but longer than that is a bit too much for me.
I'm alright with long albums as long as the style varies a bit. An hour of really similar sounding stuff is a bit of a pain. I pretty much have to listen to the new Car Seat Headrest album in shifts.
Princess Carl
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Exactly how i feel about Protomartyr.
The Magic Potion album Des posted is really good and officially out: https://magicpotionsweden.bandcamp.com/album/pink-gum-lp
New Yumi Zouma album is also out, but I haven't listened yet.
New Yumi Zouma album is also out, but I haven't listened yet.
The new Yumi Zouma is basically everything I hoped it would be. It might not quite capture that EP1 magic for me, but that probably has something to do with my mindset when that one came out. I'm loving the album though regardless.
And Jesus Christ, the LP is sold out already? I knew they were doing a limited run of the bonus 7", but damn. Kinda surreal remembering when that first EP started to take off two years ago.
Edit: And yeah, hyped about Swans. Kind of odd that they're releasing a new album already since I thought they were basically going on hiatus. Definitely not complaining though.
And Jesus Christ, the LP is sold out already? I knew they were doing a limited run of the bonus 7", but damn. Kinda surreal remembering when that first EP started to take off two years ago.
Edit: And yeah, hyped about Swans. Kind of odd that they're releasing a new album already since I thought they were basically going on hiatus. Definitely not complaining though.
Sweet. Gonna give it a listen
equippedwithtowel
Member
This new Swans track rips. I have high hopes for this album despite being overwhelmed by their last few releases and never really coming back.
IceDoesntHelp
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Is there a list with the releases that are coming out? I can't find nothing for the genres I listen to.
Listened to the Yumi record and totally agree. I love it.
Still early for them, but they've been consistent as hell across both EP's and now the full length. Really enjoy all three releases.
Lists are hard to come by, since there are millions record coming out every week and filters are none existent. I got those records because the website I follow cover a lot of Post Punk bands so I do follow the genre a bit easier.
http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/
Protomartyr is one of my favourite recent bands. And so damn good live as well, even better than on their record.
I sort of didn't enjoy their newest album compared to their previous two, retrospectively. They lost their simplicity and playfulness along the way. It doesn't help the fact that its considerably longer record than their previous outings.
They are amazing live though. Their Birmingham gig was as good, even with smaller venue and even smaller audience.
They are amazing live though. Their Birmingham gig was as good, even with smaller venue and even smaller audience.
Brerlappin
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Help me out gaf. Havent found an new music in years. But alt rock/indie would be my main genre. Favourite bands of all time would be Failure, And you will know us by the trail of dead, Autolux, Nirvana, so just looking for any kind of recommendations. Doesnt have to be new music (i gave some old Guided by Voices albums a shot on Spotify, its good, not exactly blowing my air back, but i like it). Tried Yo La Tengo, didnt really get into that tho.
So if anyone with similar tastes has any recommendations, hit me up bros
So if anyone with similar tastes has any recommendations, hit me up bros
equippedwithtowel
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Queen's of the Stone Age is a pretty consistent winner, idk if you've heard ...Like Clockwork.
Attack on Memory by Cloud Nothings is a pretty solid piece of early 90s revivalism, maybe the new PUP album (The Dream is Dead) if you can handle a bit of pop in your punk.
edit: PUP's new album is totally called The Dream is Over, my bad
Attack on Memory by Cloud Nothings is a pretty solid piece of early 90s revivalism, maybe the new PUP album (The Dream is Dead) if you can handle a bit of pop in your punk.
edit: PUP's new album is totally called The Dream is Over, my bad
I love Trail of Dead! Have you tried Sonic Youth and Fugazi?
More recently I guess there's stuff like Car Seat Headrest, Protomartyr, Cloud Nothings, Savages that are like that. Courtney Barnett has a couple of songs that are a little bit Nirvana like too, though mostly she sounds nothing like them.
Brerlappin
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I used to love Qotsa back in the day, but kinda went off them after Songs for the deaf. But thanks I'll check out those recommendations!
My man!! I've seen ToD a bunch of times, even met Conrad and Jason after the last show. Absolutely love those guys.
Try as I might I could never quite get into SY. Never heard Fugazi but Ill give them and your other recommendations a shot.
I've tried so many "similar to trail of dead" bands on Spotify but the majority of them sounded nothing like them, and were shit
Bought my Ticket of Best Kept Secret Festival, and am staying in Amsterdam for about a week (with Linius). Really excited!
Sadly, I don't think I will make it to Field Day, my plans have clashed with each other and I am staying put this year. Damn sad that I am gonna miss Girl Band.
But will be attending Visions Festival. The Line-up this year is soo good!
Lucky for you the Grunge is back in the English scene and a lot of new bands are growing in popularity.
Check out: Kagoule, Tigercub, YAK, Dilly Dally (Not British), Milk Teeth, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Drenge, TRAAMS, The Wytches, Girl Band (Not Grunge, but awesome nonetheless)
Opinions and all, but I really think the new PUP album is pretty shit. Not as catchy as their old music and certainly hasn't progressed much in terms of style and songwriting.
Sadly, I don't think I will make it to Field Day, my plans have clashed with each other and I am staying put this year. Damn sad that I am gonna miss Girl Band.
But will be attending Visions Festival. The Line-up this year is soo good!
Lucky for you the Grunge is back in the English scene and a lot of new bands are growing in popularity.
Check out: Kagoule, Tigercub, YAK, Dilly Dally (Not British), Milk Teeth, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Drenge, TRAAMS, The Wytches, Girl Band (Not Grunge, but awesome nonetheless)
Opinions and all, but I really think the new PUP album is pretty shit. Not as catchy as their old music and certainly hasn't progressed much in terms of style and songwriting.
Saw them 2 weeks ago, they were quite good. See them.
Load and ruckus and full of energy. Not as loud as they used to be 2 years ago (since the bassist left) but still energetic.
Who is supporting them?
INHEAVEN supported them last time and they were fantastic.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2...-up-damon-albarn-christine-queens-tame-impala
The full line-up of Glastonbury revealed and the set times as well. God damn, that is some line-up. Don't care for some of the headliners but hat is some hefty names.
Enjoy it King Moc!
Hmm, they omitted some bands, I wonder why? INHEAVEN and Highasakite, for instance, announced on their facebook that they are playing there, yet I don't see them on that list.
The full line-up of Glastonbury revealed and the set times as well. God damn, that is some line-up. Don't care for some of the headliners but hat is some hefty names.
Enjoy it King Moc!
Hmm, they omitted some bands, I wonder why? INHEAVEN and Highasakite, for instance, announced on their facebook that they are playing there, yet I don't see them on that list.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/surfer-blood-guitarist-thomas-fekete-dead-at-27-20160531
Never listened to Surfer Blood, myself, but I was familiar with this dude's plight after his GoFundMe for medical expenses popped up last year. Easy to empathize with shit like this as I get older and think about how many people in my family have been taken down by cancer.
Never listened to Surfer Blood, myself, but I was familiar with this dude's plight after his GoFundMe for medical expenses popped up last year. Easy to empathize with shit like this as I get older and think about how many people in my family have been taken down by cancer.
It would be a double bill with The Chills. But plans have changed and some friends are at my place
equippedwithtowel
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Stairouais
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Just saw Protomartyr opening for Ty Segall.
That band is so fucking tight.
That band is so fucking tight.
I love their first full length. This is really sad. I think I'm just in a weird mood today and this is bumming me out.
equippedwithtowel
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Shots out to The Hotelier for dropping an Emo Revival album that isn't just a competent but samey retread of Emo tropes.
Oh, that's because The Guardian didn't show the full lineup:
http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/line-up/line-up-2016/
And yes, there really is that many stages.
Ah that makes sense and holy crap, that is a lot of venues.
Williams' Green looks like it has a an amazing pack of bands if you are intrested in the new sounds.
INHEAVEN, <Beak, Highaskite, Blaenoven, Oscar, Pixx, Coves, Sundara Karma, Mieler Jones, The Big Moon, This is the Kit
At that time, it totally made an impact, I have to admit that I mellowed on them since then, but the new one is just trash IMO
broadwayrock
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Royal Headache in London last night were damn good. Amazing energetic frontman, shame it was only a 50 minute headline set though.
That's a sweet double bill.
I was at that gig. I loved it, though given their style and the length of both albums, I understand the length of the set being short.
And yeah, the frontman was very good. I think he must have been trying to increase his step count for the day.
Yep, that's one of the best stages. That, John Peel and The Park mainly for me these days.
JadedWriter
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I just started listening to Ringo Deathstarr, shit's legit. They're a lot easier to listen to than Medicine for example.