Jedeye Sniv
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Never heard of them. Links?
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Neogaf Rock/Indie/Alt Music Thread (RockGAF?)
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Never heard of them. Links?
Mr Nash
square pies = communism
Here's a few tracks that stand out for me.
From The Evens:
Let's Get Well
Wanted Criminals
From The Drones:
The Grey Leader
Laika
RobotNinjaHornets
Banned
I listened to The Evens ages ago, I liked what I heard though. And they're an Ian McKaye band which is always a plus.
I think they might've been the fist McKaye band I actually listened to, which amuses me.
beato_angelico
Member
some time ago I checked the thread about paramore's latest album. Dear God. It was a gif-fest.
beato_angelico
Member
I like synthpop but probably not your kind of synthpop. I don't know any of those bands except Bastille (which for some reason seem popular here in italy) and I don't like them at all. I've heard three singles, one is at least catchy (Pompeii), the other two are less than mediocre.
Shorty11857
Member
This thread makes me want to listen to Johnny Marr's album, thought it was okay on first listen but you guys seem to really like it
What synthpop bands are you listening to? I'm always open to new music.
Here's another recommendation for you. Thank me later
Full album out next month!Anyway, if you're looking for good rock from this year, Savages' Silence Yourself is very much worth your while.
And they're incredible live, so go see them if you ever have the chance to.
Shorty11857
Member
Here's another recommendation for you. Thank me later
Anyway, if you're looking for good rock from this year, Savages' Silence Yourself is very much worth your while.
And they're incredible live, so go see them if you ever have the chance to.
This album is just insane, pure post-punk. So disappointed their only gig here is a festival and it's completely out of the way for me
I've seen them a few days ago at a festival and their gig was the best of the 3 days for me. The raw energy and intensity they put out is impressive. They just give it their all, for every song. When I saw they're still touring this fall, I immediately bought tickets for an october show. Need to see them again asap.
Have you heard any Austra?
I haven't listened to their new album yet, but Feel it Break is a great album imo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJjikNSb_m8
bigfunkychiken
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Hm, so I love EVERYTHING that Radiohead has done (currently my fav song of theirs). Every album they've done is great. I also love
- The Pixies (everybody better fucking love the Pixies -- everything they've done is amazing)
- Tame Impala
- The Strokes
- Beck's Sea Change and Modern Guilt albums
- The Antlers' Hospice album
- Pink Floyd ofc
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- John Fruciante (especially his older solo stuff like Curtains)
- The White Stripes
- The Black Keys
- R.E.M.
- Joy Division
- Interpol (amazing band; listen to their album Turn On The Bright Lights)
- Nirvana
- My Bloody Valentine
- MGMT (Oracular Spectacular sucks imo)
- Led Zeppelin
- Jeff Buckley
- Blur (especially their album Think Tank)
- Alt-J
Mr Nash
square pies = communism
Ooo, hadn't heard Savages before. Not too shabby. =)
I cant stand that one Savages song that everyone plays the shit out of
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Red Blaster
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you know what band is really fucking good
teenage fanclub
spin magazine was on to something when they chose their record over nevermind for aboty in 1991
teenage fanclub
spin magazine was on to something when they chose their record over nevermind for aboty in 1991
I've never been too much into synthpop. I really like The Postal Service's Give Up, but there isn't another synthpop album that I've really liked during the last decade. I listened Passion Pit first album and thought it was... kinda OK I guess? I haven't really looked too much into the genre though, so I'm talking from a position of ignorance. Any synthpop album you would recommend?
EDIT: I love Oneothrix Point Never stuff and Animal Collective's Meeriweather Post Pavilion and Fall Be Kind. Don't know if that counts. I'm pretty sure I'm forgetting more synthpop stuff.
Mr Nash
square pies = communism
And that's why I haven't listened to the radio since 1997 or watched TV since 2005. I avoid a bunch of stuff being over played (among other things).
It didn't grab me on my first or second listen either. But the longer I kept listening to it, the better it got
Also, that Savages Album is alright if you are into Post-punk, nothing entirely original nor impressive.
Andrew Korenchkin
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I know it's sort of a vague umbrella term, but I'm using it any way. Does any body here know of any good Post-Rock albums? Godspeed, Sigur Ros, Explosions in the Sky, etc.
Davey Cakes
Member
Roisin Murphy and her prior group, Moloko. Pretty enjoyable synth pop and trip-hop music. Gotta stick to the middle two albums for an entry point on the latter, but both of Roisin's solo works are viable.
I'm not huge on these genres but they've grown on me over time.
As for alternative (rock?) music in general, I've been listening to Elbow. They are pretty good. Best recommendation I can give is for Leaders of the Free World, their third album. It's a real grower.
Here's a few of my favorites (with some choice tracks in the links):
Russian Circles - Enter
65daysofstatic - The Fall of Math
Mogwai - Young Team
Mono - Hymn to the Immortal Wind
Red Sparowes - At The Soundless Dawn
Andrew Korenchkin
Member
Yes! Thanks! I've been on a music binge lately, heh.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
I honestly haven't decided how I feel about the upcoming Dismemberment Plan album. I have a feeling I'm going to go into it expecting Is Terrified or Emergency & I and get something more like Changes.
....Still buying tickets for when they show up in December.
Also, this broadcast on Grooveshark has been saving my workdays for a little while now. Guy's really good about mixing it up and taking suggestions, without doing just the radio hits that the bigger broadcasts keep doing. I can go days without having to hear Lordi.
....Still buying tickets for when they show up in December.
Also, this broadcast on Grooveshark has been saving my workdays for a little while now. Guy's really good about mixing it up and taking suggestions, without doing just the radio hits that the bigger broadcasts keep doing. I can go days without having to hear Lordi.
Love when bands stream their full albums, I'm much more likely to buy them after. Haven't listened to the entire thing yet but I'm enjoying it.
Can't stop listening to this atm.
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
Same! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Davey Cakes
Member
Andrew Korenchkin
Member
Any fans of Pavement here?
Yep! Since Slanted was released. I've actually been listening to them a lot lately.
Slanted and Enchanted is so good.
forknknife
Banned
Cocteau Twins are one of my favorite bands ever. Wish they would reunite so I could see them live one day.
Davey Cakes
Member
Sleater-Kinney walked into my life last year (or it may have been late 2011, I forget). I actually listened to Wild Flag (Carrie's new band) first, which eventually lead me back to S-K.Sleater-Kinney - The Hot Rock
I'm gutted that i only heard these a couple of years ago. Seven awesome albums ranging between Riot Grrl style punk, Rock and Indie. Infectious melodies and some fantastic, full on vocals.
They're probably one of my favorite bands now. I can't say I'm a huge fan of the first three albums but the last four are terrific. Can't pick a favorite though. You have to adjust to both Corin's and Carrie's vocal styles but once you're there, you're there. Carrie's guitar work is fantastic, too.
I also happen to like Corin Tucker's second solo album, Kill My Blues. It's different but it has its moments for an indie rock record.
Sleater-Kinney actually inspired me to write my final research paper in college on the Riot Grrrl movement.
Oh man, that would be awesome. Elizabeth Fraser has an amazing voice, and Robin Guthrie is a downright musical genius.
beato_angelico
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I like Bjork and her followers, so bands with a female vocalist or solo project by female singer-songwriters, usually with dark and/or experimental leanings
some of my favourites:
. Bat For Lashes (not exactly synthpop, but really an excellent pop artist) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00ZHah-c0hQ
. The Knife (swedish brother-sister duo, came on their own on their later albums: Silent Shout, dark synthpop with an unique sound with roots in techno, and Shaking The Habitual, a crazy, hostile album but also a very good one) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W10F0ezCTIQ
. Fever Ray (solo project by The Knife singer: even darker, more atmospheric, with a big trip-hop influence) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWFb5z3kUSQ
. Austra (from Toronto, two albums: Feel It Break, darker and colder; Olympia, brighter, almost dance-pop, more strongly influenced by house) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODyWKkDBb4U
. Zola Jesus (also not strictly synthpop, more something like "industrial-goth-pop", and the Bjork influence is less explicit) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY9WUZZrTpw
and also another mostly electronic album with a female vocalist that I like, despite having very little to do with the above ones: It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzfTPp4moA
Davey Cakes
Member
Just gave these two another listen:
The first is more trip-hop, the second is more of a trip-hop/pop mix. I think I may prefer the former but it's tough; each album has some great moments. Lots of bits of funky, poppy, and trippy, with just the right amount of attitude and confidence balanced with Roisin's more sarcastic vocal qualities.
This is definitely the kind of music that people would appreciate if they grew up with video game tunes, especially those in games like Earthbound/Mother 3.
The first is more trip-hop, the second is more of a trip-hop/pop mix. I think I may prefer the former but it's tough; each album has some great moments. Lots of bits of funky, poppy, and trippy, with just the right amount of attitude and confidence balanced with Roisin's more sarcastic vocal qualities.
This is definitely the kind of music that people would appreciate if they grew up with video game tunes, especially those in games like Earthbound/Mother 3.
NinjaBoiX
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Josh Farro left to form Novel American, replaced by Taylor York on lead guitar, and Zac Farro left to from HalfNoize, to be replaced by Ilan Rubin (NIN) on drums.
The new album is great, if even more pop-centric than their old stuff. But I love their new record.
I'm going to see them next month with some BritGAF peeps, it's going to be wicked!
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NinjaBoiX
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I'm simply replying to a post you pretentious muso!
Anyway, it was arguably a more relevant post than a wall of cover art, some of which tells you nothing about the who the artist is.
I see your point to be fair, but yeah, who cares!
MusicGAF, serious business.
Edit: Someone mentioned Bastille too. Call the cops.
Very much so
Really like that Buke and Gase album, thanks.
Mr Nash
square pies = communism
I agree. There stuff is great. I can't decide which album I like best, though. My opinion on that constantly changes.
Wound up digging up the first CSS album for the first time in a while, and I still really like it. Subsequent releases are very hit and miss, but that first one is fantastic. =)
Ouch. I'd go:
Sound of Silver > > > > This is Happening = LCD Soundsystem.
I have a serious ear-boner for Sound of Silver.