I need new music in my ears - indie/experimental?

[rhunt1019]

I'm lost right now, i have no new music in my ears...i'm sure some of you know the feeling haha its the worst.

any recommendations?

bands i listen to:

the dear hunter
poem
brand new
cold war kids
death cab for cutie
postal service
the shins
therefore i am
rozaline
fly upright kite
thrice
underoath
alexisonfire

i want something new and creative. i hate pop music, i dont want a band that sounds like fall out boy, my chemical romance, paramore...

thanks in advance :)

[AbbeyCarbs]

Hot Vegas is awesome.
www.myspace.com/hotvegas (http://www.myspace.com/hotvegas)
I hope it's what you're looking for

[Mark85]

Not being rude, just curious, but do you happen to be part of Hot Vegas AbbeyCarbs?

[AbbeyCarbs]

Not being rude, just curious, but do you happen to be part of Hot Vegas AbbeyCarbs?

haha sorry no i just love them and think they deserve more attention

[bleach]

Billie the Vision and the Dancers, Band of Horses, Band Marino, City and Colour, Tim + Sam's Tim and the Sam Band with Tim + Sam (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofi le&friendid=40310952).

[Nobodyhearsyou]

listen to circa survive or fear before. Then touch yourself.

[Klatzke]

The Stiletto Formal
Mock Orange

[SomedayTheFire]

The Stiletto Formal
Mock Orange

This.

[Klatzke]

This.
Heard Mock Orange? It's good.

[SomedayTheFire]

Heard Mock Orange? It's good.
nah I'll check them out :-) I'm just getting into Stiletto Formal :-)

[OldJersey]

Broken Social Scene

[Praetor]

I'm lost right now, i have no new music in my ears...i'm sure some of you know the feeling haha its the worst.

any recommendations?

bands i listen to:

the dear hunter
poem
brand new
cold war kids
death cab for cutie
postal service
the shins
therefore i am
rozaline
fly upright kite
thrice
underoath
alexisonfire

i want something new and creative. i hate pop music, i dont want a band that sounds like fall out boy, my chemical romance, paramore...

thanks in advance :)
hahahahaha

[Mark85]

Heard Mock Orange? It's good.

Broken Social Scene

Go with both of these, excellent bands.

Paraphrasing a title here but BSS's 'Anthem for a 17 year old girl' is phenomenal!

[Twizx]

Heard Mock Orange? It's good.

I love Mock Oraaanggee.

[thesafeword]

bear vs. shark, at the drive-in, throw me the statue, halo fauna, say hi, the helio sequence, BOAT, etc.

[xBITCHxPLEASEx]

The Cambiata. (http://www.myspace.com/cambiata)

[ryanhorizons]

I Will Never Be The Same.......
http://www.myspace.com/iwnbts

[fenderbassist]

http://www.myspace.com/theboyjudas

[thehereaway]

Portugal. The Man

www.myspace.com/portugaltheman

[wroteurname]

Arms of Machines-http://www.myspace.com/armsofmachinesband

Great indie folk band.

[Kyle Huntington]

Definitely go with Broken Social Scene, get their self-titled album first, as the people I have recommended them to before seem to find that easier to get into as a first listener. Also, The Dodos, The Walkmen, Interpol.

[thesafeword]

Agreed on Portugal. The Man and Broken Social Scene.

[alert=danger]

Lightspeed Champion (www.myspace.com/lightspeedchampion) -British Indie Folk
Biffy Clyro (www.myspace.com/biffyclyro) - Scotish, dont know how to describe them, just brilliant
We are the Ocean ( www.myspace.com/wearetheoceanuk) An English answer to Alexisonfire

[Posthardcore]

trenches

[White]

Anarbor
The Lives of Famous Men
Gentlemen and Scholars
In:Aviate
Closure In Moscow
Me As Time
Secret & Whisper
Theset

I'm also keeping an eye on this thread 'cause I've got 10 bucks on iTunes just aching to be spent. I'll probably end up getting Breanne Düren's debut, but I'll wait to see if anything else comes along.

[BJW7191]

minus the bear, halos, +/-, broken social scene, at the drive-in, polar bears, algernon cadwallader

[morebreakdowns]

ever we fall?

[speed]

I'm lost right now, i have no new music in my ears...i'm sure some of you know the feeling haha its the worst.

any recommendations?

bands i listen to:

the dear hunter
poem
brand new
cold war kids
death cab for cutie
postal service
the shins
therefore i am
rozaline
fly upright kite
thrice
underoath
alexisonfire

i want something new and creative. i hate pop music, i dont want a band that sounds like fall out boy, my chemical romance, paramore...

thanks in advance :)

First off , congrats on deciding to push away the over-hyped crap you have been listening to (exception being about half of what both the shins and death cab are all about ...) and deciding to expose yourself to a more creative listening enviroment. That and fucking ignore all the stupid band name lists in this thread, people around here just love to list band names, usually the same ones over and over and most them have almost nothing to do with what you really asked for here.

One great way too find and research a large base of Indie music is to listen to one of the on-line indie radio stations, two examples ----> (http://kexp.org/home.asp & http://woxy.lala.com/).

From there and after you have given them some serious play, kept track of some bands and albums/songs to look into, go to a website like http://www.pandora.com/ and start a account so you can insert player lists of band names to hear music related along the same paths and whatnot. Before long you'll have gathered a long list of music to enjoy and bands to look into.

More ways to expose yourself to more indie music is to pay attention to places like
http://www.indie-music.com , http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/ , http://www.soulshine.ca/ , and
http://www.plugawards.com ..... these websites are good sources for finding whats new and keeping track of the on-going happenings with bands you are already listening to. Hell even parts of a major rag like Spin can clue you to something new and fresh, you just have to seek it out is all.

Happy hunting.

[Klatzke]

Anarbor
The Lives of Famous Men
Gentlemen and Scholars
In:Aviate
Closure In Moscow
Me As Time
Secret & Whisper
Theset

I'm also keeping an eye on this thread 'cause I've got 10 bucks on iTunes just aching to be spent. I'll probably end up getting Breanne Düren's debut, but I'll wait to see if anything else comes along.
MOCK ORANGE!

[BJW7191]

First off , congrats on deciding to push away the over-hyped crap you have been listening to (exception being about half of what both the shins and death cab are all about ...) and deciding to expose yourself to a more creative listening enviroment. That and fucking ignore all the stupid band name lists in this thread, people around here just love to list band names, usually the same ones over and over and most them have almost nothing to do with what you really asked for here.

One great way too find and research a large base of Indie music is to listen to one of the on-line indie radio stations, two examples ----> (http://kexp.org/home.asp & http://woxy.lala.com/).

From there and after you have given them some serious play, kept track of some bands and albums/songs to look into, go to a website like http://www.pandora.com/ and start a account so you can insert player lists of band names to hear music related along the same paths and whatnot. Before long you'll have gathered a long list of music to enjoy and bands to look into.

More ways to expose yourself to more indie music is to pay attention to places like
http://www.indie-music.com , http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/ , http://www.soulshine.ca/ , and
http://www.plugawards.com ..... these websites are good sources for finding whats new and keeping track of the on-going happenings with bands you are already listening to. Hell even parts of a major rag like Spin can clue you to something new and fresh, you just have to seek it out is all.

Happy hunting.



i am really glad you posted this. i am glad because you are encouraging the looking up of new music... but you did shut him away from other music that people are trying to use to help. i know some people love to drop names of bands and show how unscene they are, but somepeople just want to help find/make a better music "scene"( for lack of a good word) i know i stated bands that sure dont sound like his fave bands, but they do dip into the same genres.

dont always think people are just trying to show how 1337 they are bc they are naming bands... i for one want to expad peoples musical preferances even if they like it or not... at least they are exploring bands that arent like the other bands he listed

[STOY1]

Check out dOMi - www.myspace.com/domitheband or www.do-mi.com

Great

[kidskidskids16]

Callista myspace.com/callistamusic (http://myspace.com/callistamusic)

[Who's Chris?]

times new viking

SO GOOD

[TotalCollapse]

Jamies Elsewhere http://www.myspace.com/jamieselsewhere
In Fear and Faith http://www.myspace.com/infearandfaith
Before Their Eyes (check out first album) http://www.myspace.com/beforetheireyes
I Am Ghost http://www.myspace.com/iamghost
Oceana http://www.myspace.com/oceanafl
Hopes Die Last http://www.myspace.com/hopesdielast

[Indoor Living]

I just recently re-discovered Rush's "Moving Pictures." In my opinion, it's one of the best albums ever made.

[mr chainsaw]

Witchcraft from Sweden

http://www.myspace.com/witchcraftswe (http://www.myspace.com/witchcraftswe)

[reckoner]

panda bear

[hangnail03]

Montez - www.myspace.com/montezmusic


One of the best unsigned bands I've heard. Terrific indie/experimental/ambient/instrumental.

[ForeverDelayed]

times new viking

SO GOOD
I can't make up my mind how I feel about them. I like them a lot, but I don't. I guess I don't get it? I realize it's their thing and all, but the songwriting is so strong that I can't help but wonder what it would sound like if they gave a shit how their recordings sounded. They've gone so far past low-fi, it's like anti-fi or something, and as a production geek that kinda puzzles me. It's pretty easy to keep a low-fi sound but not have it sound like shit, plenty of great bands have pulled it off. If their album sounded better it would probably be in my top 10 for this year. Like I said, the songwriting is wonderful - great melodies, catchy riffs, strong hooks, etc, but I just can't help but feel that the production keeps it from being a classic album. Who knows.



So yeah... indie/experimental recommendations.......

Dreamend - amazing mix of atmospheric dream pop and haunting folk
Ratatat - electronicish dancey post rockish instrumental goodness
Lotus - along the lines of Ratatat
The Never - the best band you haven't heard yet

[BJW7191]

and you will know us by the trail of dead, we are scientists, teddybears

[YouMakeMeLaugh]

www.myspace.com/alunardanceparty

[Dre Okorley]

hahahahaha

Yeah, because the credibility of a 15 year old kid laughing at Dear Hunter's musical genius really makes us reconsider our choices in music. Grow up.

[Praetor]

Yeah, because the credibility of a 15 year old kid laughing at Dear Hunter's musical genius really makes us reconsider our choices in music. Grow up.
I like the Dear Hunter, just think it's funny that someone would claim to hate pop and then rattle off a laundry list of bands that are heavily influenced by pop.

Also, the age argument is dumb and is usually a last resort for people who have nothing worthwhile to argue.

[SteveD]

Cloud Cult - The Meaning Of 8


It will take over your life for a few weeks.

[BJW7191]

wolf parade

the album leaf

the thermals

band of horses

of montreal

[BJW7191]

I like the Dear Hunter, just think it's funny that someone would claim to hate pop and then rattle off a laundry list of bands that are heavily influenced by pop.

Also, the age argument is dumb and is usually a last resort for people who have nothing worthwhile to argue.


pwn of the day

[chrisdavis]

www.myspace.com/watercoloursmusic

[Music Hunter]

Tv On The Radio
Iron and wine
Oh No Oh My
The Zutons
Interpol
Air Traffic
Tokyo Police Club

[nph.thehideaway]

you might like our stuff..

www.myspace.com/thehideawaync

[circatbs]

Blueprints Of The Heart

www.myspace.com/blueprintsoftheheart

[LongDistanceDrunk]

Murder by Death
Manchester Orchestra
The Format
Steel Train
Modest Mouse
Cursive
Chiodos
Thursday
Owl City (electronica pop)

[BJW7191]

moving mountains

[contend in vain]

Holy Fuck
innerpartysystem
Plushgun
Godspeed You! Black Emporer
Deerhoof
No Age
Hella
Enon
A Silver Mt Zion
The Blow
This Will Destroy You

[nkalldayyy]

neutral milk hotel
mewithoutYou
city and colour
kevin devine
arcade fire
oh, sleeper
at the drive-in
manchester orchestra
as cities burn
poison the well
emery
haste the day



i feel like you'd like some of these.

[Hainzey X]

all get out
www.myspace.com/allgetout

[nkalldayyy]

all get out
www.myspace.com/allgetout
props for that, : )

[ArmoredSleep]

Carloina Liar is good.

[ArmoredSleep]

Murder by Death
Manchester Orchestra
The Format
Steel Train
Modest Mouse
Cursive
Chiodos
Thursday
Owl City (electronica pop)

Win.

[Klatzke]

[/B]

Win.
Really? I can't stand OC.

[schaft0620]

mewithoutyou
the Get up Kids
Hot Rod Circuit
Rise Against
Against me!
Bayside
At the Drive in

[KevinSince85]

The Ghost Station - www.myspace.com/ghoststationmusic (http://www.myspace.com/ghoststationmusic) or www.purevolume.com/theghoststation (http://www.Purevolume.com/theghoststation)

[murrich]

My Morning Jacket
Bon Iver
Dr. Dog
Grizzly Bear

[Andrew Love]

www.myspace.com/thekinstone

best new indie/lo-fi band out there

[BJW7191]

discovering america

[marcusterry]

i'd hit up some of these guys:

portugal. the man
circa survive
good old war
anthony green
menomena
foxy shazam (kind of crazy... but they make me laugh)

[RunInTheFront]

the most serene republic. you're welcome.

[just_say_yes]

Circa Survive & The Sounds Of Animals Fighting !

[Hivell]

Bottlecap from sweden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zm5HTCplLo&feature=player_embedded

[speed]

Check out Jesus Christ Bobby by the band Minus

released in 2001 and full of awesome.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o249/lekolites/ALBUM%20COVERS/aaaajcb.png

[dlenny88]

As Cities Burn - http://www.myspace.com/ascitiesburn (check out their album 'Come Now Sleep')
O'Brother - http://www.myspace.com/obrothermusic
Moving Mountains - http://www.myspace.com/movingmountainsmusic
Robbers - http://www.myspace.com/robbers (check out their ep called 'Flesh')

Excellent taste in music by the way! I dig pretty much the same music haha

[allwordsaredust]

Bearing in mind I like the bands you claim to hate, have you tried:

The Receiving End of Sirens
Glassjaw
Pixes
At the Drive-In

Maybe even
Snow Patrol - Final Straw?

[yeamusic21]

Don Dehlia
http://www.reverbnation.com/dondehlia

[evethomas]

gotta check them out if you need something new in this world full of noise ;-)

Deleyaman : http://deleyaman.bandcamp.com
They have 5 great albums, you can choose yours - full tracks on bandcamp
oh and their site : http://www.deleyaman.com

[wearewires]

Check Wires - Some massive Thrice, Death Cab, Brand New and The Dear Hunter influences.

www.wearewires.co.uk (http://www.wearewires.co.uk)

[yeeimbrett]

If you like post-rock, then a band called Shekinah.
Bandcamp (free album just released) (http://shekinah.bandcamp.com)

[Derektschultz]

check out owl paws

DwMCSBWlMPo

[herbienay]

Some quieter stuff, try Pompeii or Lydia.

[roundkidrecords]

Future Ghosts, www.facebook.com/futureghostsmusic (http://www.facebook.com/futureghostsmusic) its right up your alley:

MV4K94rQRmc

[Brandnizzle50]

catchy alt-rock
iW9VNUbHHeU&feature=youtu.be&hd=1

[speed]

Lydia.

Lydia should have been called "My Pussy Hurts".
Terrible.

[herbienay]

Lydia should have been called "My Pussy Hurts".
Terrible.

I used to hate Lydia, man. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpHlEocq91k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4DkBGsRRAo

But now I see they are indeed very good.

[IPixedYouu]

How can anyone not like Lydia? I think they're one of the greatest bands...one of my favorite bands, for sure.

[HexagonalZebra]

Check out Falling Up, mainly their album "Fangs!". Easily one of the best Experimental albums I've ever heard.

[fidelitycrisis]

check out this 6 song live EP from a band called Episodes

http://newepisodes.us/album/freak-out

[BenMagowanPleas]

Snowing is a great Indie band. Lots of emotion, they played their last show recently and my mind was blown.

[Davjs]

check these guys out! Pretty damn good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vrp2izO9yM

[Anthony1111]

We Were Promised Jetpacks
Wilco
Arcade Fire
The Hold Steady

[BoxedWineMusic]

Telekinesis!
Los Campesinos
Said the Whale
The Drums
The Answering Machine
Grouplove