silentcapybara
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oh shit hype. i've been revisiting just for a day recently. one of my favorite albums.
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oh shit hype. i've been revisiting just for a day recently. one of my favorite albums.
silentcapybara
Banned
super talented girl from my school has been getting deserved praise by the online outlets including pitchfork and new york times.
good stuff. waxahatchee/sharon van etten vibes
julien baker - brittle boned
good stuff. waxahatchee/sharon van etten vibes
julien baker - brittle boned
oh wow, this is beautiful
Macadinho94
Member
Gave it a quick listen, sounds awesome. It's on Spotify too
equippedwithtowel
Member
Totally agree on the comparison. Stereogum was hyping this a few weeks ago and I took to it very well.
Listening to the album. Awesome stuff.
Oh wow, completely missed Chris his post on them haha
Awesome you guys can discover such bands on the radio. That's unheard of in this country :O
Great news.
Will check
Managed to get Stone Roses tickets. I am elated.
The wonders of digital radio. BBC 6 Music actually has well over 2 million listeners now, which is fairly amazing.
The wonders of digital radio. BBC 6 Music actually has well over 2 million listeners now, which is fairly amazing.
Yeah, DAB certainly helps I guess. Though even DAB included we don't have much here. The closest thing to alternative is Pinguin Radio here. They play a lot of music I like, though the chances of me discovering something new trough them are pretty slim. Think stuff like Tame Impala, Deerhunter etc. Established indie acts.
6 plays that sort of stuff in the day, but the evening shows are more specialist. And Iggy Pop does the Friday, which is just bizarre.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Does Awolnation belong in this thread? Just saw them live tonight, 4th time. I really think it's the best time I've seen them live. They even shredded on the guitar at times.
chris121580
Member
I'm a huge ELO fan and Jeff Glynne has a solo album coming out. It's streaming on NPR and holy shit, it's fantastic! The guy is just the best at writing a strong hook. Strongly recommended
http://www.npr.org/2015/11/04/454307946/first-listen-jeff-lynnes-elo-alone-in-the-universe
http://www.npr.org/2015/11/04/454307946/first-listen-jeff-lynnes-elo-alone-in-the-universe
Hello Murfreesboro neighbor!
Just watched Deerhunter, bloody loved it. Though they did play the worst venue I know of, shepherds bush empire.
My friend was ill part way through, so I had to move to the back, but whatever.
They played fluorescent grey and nothing ever happens, so I'm happy.
Yeah, it was lovely. But shepherds bush empire is fucking awful. The stalls are overcrowded, you can't see shit (and I'm 6'1"!), and the sound is muddy.
My friend was ill part way through, so I had to move to the back, but whatever.
They played fluorescent grey and nothing ever happens, so I'm happy.
Yeah, it was lovely. But shepherds bush empire is fucking awful. The stalls are overcrowded, you can't see shit (and I'm 6'1"!), and the sound is muddy.
Macadinho94
Member
Hopefully there's a few vinyl collectors in this thread. The album I linked a few posts back (Sports - All of Something) is listed as £2 on amazon.co.uk. Bargain for one of my favourite albums this year.
Sorry for the late reply guys, I was swamped with exams and other problems and today was the only free time I had to check out this bands.
Would like more bands to check out now that I have the holiday free.
I like Viet Cong, favourite track on the album is Continental Shelf, silhouettes and death. Wasn't much into Girls Names.
Not quite sure about the Coneheads but I very much like Disappears and Chastity Belt.
I love Metz, Civil Civic and Algiers, I like some of Kinski and Young Knives songs. I don't particularly like Iceage or lower for that matter,Metz
Civil Civic
Young Knives
Kinski
Iceage
Algiers
Lower
I saw Protomartyr in the Metz concert, couldn't get over how much the vocalist looked like David Cameron, our prime ministerAlways had a drink on him and a hand in his pocket.
Yes it was, I also like the first half of their second The Libertines, second half is a bit wonky and all there new stuff sucks.
Would like more bands to check out now that I have the holiday free.
housewives' debut album finally came out!
a new sacred product record is out too! here's a song from it
the life stinks album should be out already but it isn't. it's still coming though and there's 3 songs from it on soundcloud
new video album can be listened to here
here's the rakta em transe ep
and case studies is in studio. i'm stoked
a new sacred product record is out too! here's a song from it
the life stinks album should be out already but it isn't. it's still coming though and there's 3 songs from it on soundcloud
new video album can be listened to here
here's the rakta em transe ep
and case studies is in studio. i'm stoked
We seem to have the opposite taste in post-punk, but here are a few others I really like from this year:
My Disco - Severe
Protomartyr - The Agent Intellect (You've probably heard it, but it kinda counts)
Yvette - Time Management EP
Ex-Cult - Cigarette Machine
Soft Kill - Heresy
Negative Scanner - S/T
The Soft Moon - Deeper
And it's not really post-punk, but it's close enough
Destruction Unit - Negative Feedback Resistor
Also The Miraculous is probably going to end up in my top ten after it's all said and done.
here's my aoty list that is very much a wip
sure things
black time aerial gobs of love
dave dub & the destructions sade's forehead
dr. yen lo days with dr. yen lo
girls pissing on girls pissing scrying in infirmary architecture
dan howland life is a nightmare
dan melchior's broke revue lords of the manor
nickelus f & shawn kemp trick dice
obnox boogalou reed or know america
richard papiercuts if
vince staples summertime '06
probably
earl sweatshirt i don't like shit, i don't go outside
housewives work (early but i'm pretty impressed so far and i've been waiting for this)
kitchen's floor battle of brisbane
negative scanner s/t
sacred product $ a ride (lynton denovan mark here)
starlito introversion
zulus ii
maybe
calamari girls before darwin
howling gruel jolly jape
the shifters s/t
uranium orchard lithophane geisha
i blame des and boredom for the impulse to do this
but mostly des
sure things
black time aerial gobs of love
dave dub & the destructions sade's forehead
dr. yen lo days with dr. yen lo
girls pissing on girls pissing scrying in infirmary architecture
dan howland life is a nightmare
dan melchior's broke revue lords of the manor
nickelus f & shawn kemp trick dice
obnox boogalou reed or know america
richard papiercuts if
vince staples summertime '06
probably
earl sweatshirt i don't like shit, i don't go outside
housewives work (early but i'm pretty impressed so far and i've been waiting for this)
kitchen's floor battle of brisbane
negative scanner s/t
sacred product $ a ride (lynton denovan mark here)
starlito introversion
zulus ii
maybe
calamari girls before darwin
howling gruel jolly jape
the shifters s/t
uranium orchard lithophane geisha
i blame des and boredom for the impulse to do this
but mostly des
If you're okay with something a bit lighter, White Reaper's newest album is great. Just really fun, hard hitting garage rock https://whitereaper.bandcamp.com/album/white-reaper-does-it-again
Nice list. Some great hip-hop in there.
I only know two things of that entire list. Except for a few most of them don't even get a hit in the biggest Dutch music database I know of. Are you one of those guys that's browsing bandcamp 24/7?
Stairouais
Member
Saw Deerhunter last night, one week after the P4K Festival trainwreck.
It's like it wasn't the same band. Fantastic gig in a small venue, with really great sound.
I felt so overwhelmed during Nothing ever Happened i almost cried.
Bradford was chatty and funny and really into it (as the rest of the band). New Atlas sound tunes sound a lot like Panda Bear' Person Pitch Era.
It's like it wasn't the same band. Fantastic gig in a small venue, with really great sound.
I felt so overwhelmed during Nothing ever Happened i almost cried.
Bradford was chatty and funny and really into it (as the rest of the band). New Atlas sound tunes sound a lot like Panda Bear' Person Pitch Era.
thanks
I only know two things of that entire list. Except for a few most of them don't even get a hit in the biggest Dutch music database I know of. Are you one of those guys that's browsing bandcamp 24/7?
nah i follow a few blogs/tumblrs that cover the genres (punk, garage rock, hip hop) i like. also check out the catalogs of a number of record labels
thanks man i think highly of your taste in music too. your quarter lists are always appreciated
Macadinho94
Member
Saw Bully last night, awesome gig. Alicia really sounds like her record recordings live. Will definitely see them again next time they're touring here.
I had tickets to see Bully a month or so ago but it was just too far away and I wasn't in the mood to make the drive. Bummer.
Anyway, I'm finally listening to the Wolf Alice LP after hearing a lot of mixed opinions on it (I've been lazy this year and then my October was totally taken up by horror movies). I had pretty much no idea what to expect but I'm finding it really fun. Not groundbreaking or mindblowing, just enjoyable to listen to. So put me in the pro camp.
Edit: For those of you who, like me, derive pleasure from saccharine dreamy twee pop, (Nick Bassett and Lexy Morte side project) Camera Shy's self-titled debut is really good.
Anyway, I'm finally listening to the Wolf Alice LP after hearing a lot of mixed opinions on it (I've been lazy this year and then my October was totally taken up by horror movies). I had pretty much no idea what to expect but I'm finding it really fun. Not groundbreaking or mindblowing, just enjoyable to listen to. So put me in the pro camp.
Edit: For those of you who, like me, derive pleasure from saccharine dreamy twee pop, (Nick Bassett and Lexy Morte side project) Camera Shy's self-titled debut is really good.
I think most people are pro. The main gripe though is that the record is a bit flat after having seen them live. They produced the living hell out of it. Could have used a bit more edge.
broadwayrock
Member
The Wolf Alice album is quite good but its a bit like a Toys "R" Us: My First Sonic Youth Album at times.
Maybe it's a good thing I haven't seen them live yet then. The album is definitely heavily produced, but it just felt like part of the aesthetic I guess. It didn't really even feel like it should have been more raw. And this is coming from a huge Steve Albini fan.
Yep, that record is full of decent songs that just sound a bit lifeless. They've been good both times i've seen them, so it probably is the production.
Macadinho94
Member
Yeah I agree, I loved the album (I bought it on vinyl and all) but it was over produced. They sound so much better raw. Like this version of Bros from 2 years ago is so much better than the album version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vx9XWYwDJY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vx9XWYwDJY
Damn, this is really nice. Thanks! Somehow missed that it came out.
Lexy Morte's other band Night School is pretty good so far also. Just one EP out, but it's quite good.
wow what a difference sound much better and I liked the album version
They were one more victim of loudness wars
As someone who didn't t like the Wolf Alice debut as much as I hoped I would, due to its softer feel compared to their live performance, I actually warmed up to it the more I listen to it and surprisingly it ended up one of my most listened album in the later half of the year.
But yeah, not too hot on the folky feel it gives, the production just seems to be getting in the way of their raw talent.
But yeah, not too hot on the folky feel it gives, the production just seems to be getting in the way of their raw talent.
OK yeah, that version is definitely better than the album version. Oh well.
Night School is supposed to be releasing their debut LP, Blush, sometime this year. Can't wait. Definitely a good year for Morte.
Night School is supposed to be releasing their debut LP, Blush, sometime this year. Can't wait. Definitely a good year for Morte.
Seeing as they have a huge indie following outside Japan, I though it might be reasonable to post the new track(s) Spangle call Lilli Line has dropped, which is part of the new album Ghost is Dead, which is out today!
Echoes of S: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3zzphPSzRk
Ghost in the Closet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sRGHYY7dhk
escort and landing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr2M4HsWijM
They seem to upped on the Post-Rock feel they always seem to hide it behind their shoeagaze/indictronica style of plays. Love the violin/Piano/anything classical instruments they are including and the vocals remains to be best in the business.
The new album should be bloody amazing (their first in 4 years!)
Echoes of S: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3zzphPSzRk
Ghost in the Closet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sRGHYY7dhk
escort and landing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr2M4HsWijM
They seem to upped on the Post-Rock feel they always seem to hide it behind their shoeagaze/indictronica style of plays. Love the violin/Piano/anything classical instruments they are including and the vocals remains to be best in the business.
The new album should be bloody amazing (their first in 4 years!)
PHENOMENAL...all of their covers. just. work. I am in love with Ruth. Ugh.
When is this album out man? I need this injected in me like right now.
Davey Cakes
Member
Ever listen to Dead Can Dance?
Their earlier stuff could probably be considered gothic in some ways. I remember enjoying most of their discography, even. Though it gets more into chamber music and/or world music as it goes along.
The first two:
I like Brendan Perry's solo work as well. His voice definitely suits the genre. Lisa Gerrard goes straight into the ambient/operatic direction which is a pleasant contrast.
JadedWriter
Member
I'm actually convinced their world music is a lot more gothic than their earlier stuff. Anastasis fills your ears with so much gothic atmosphere it's not even funny. I honestly like Gerrard's songs more, but that's just my preference. Perry is no slouch either though, just depends on what mood I'm in.Ever listen to Dead Can Dance?
Their earlier stuff could probably be considered gothic in some ways. I remember enjoying most of their discography, even. Though it gets more into chamber music and/or world music as it goes along.
The first two:
I like Brendan Perry's solo work as well. His voice definitely suits the genre. Lisa Gerrard goes straight into the ambient/operatic direction which is a pleasant contrast.
If you don't know about Clan of Xymox then you should fix that.
Dream On
Louise
JadedWriter
Member
I need help with new as well. I can only suggest stuff from like the 80's and 00's lol. Ever hear of Collide? They're less gothic now sadly, but Chasing the Ghost and Some Kind of Strange are legit. A hidden gem is definitely Siddal, you would probably like Lycia as well.