Indie/Alternative Music [OT] For all the music you never heard of

By faridmon

By psychintellectBurn Your Fire For No Witness by Angel Olsen is reeeally good. The 'louder' more garage band type songs don't really click with me. But the more folk sounding records are amazing. She has a great voice, really haunting when she goes for the higher notes.

I am exactly the opposite. Can't stand the pop-fiolk aspect of her (or any of other musicians similiar to her such Laura Marling and Lady Lamd the Beekeeper) but absolutely love the loud Garage aspect of thier music.

Those louder Garage type songs just drown out the vocals and the sound is just so familiar and I don't want to say generic, but same-y. Although, I can see how the same thing can be said about the more folksy songs.

By psychintellect

By faridmon

By psychintellectBurn Your Fire For No Witness by Angel Olsen is reeeally good. The 'louder' more garage band type songs don't really click with me. But the more folk sounding records are amazing. She has a great voice, really haunting when she goes for the higher notes.

I am exactly the opposite. Can't stand the pop-fiolk aspect of her (or any of other musicians similiar to her such Laura Marling and Lady Lamd the Beekeeper) but absolutely love the loud Garage aspect of thier music.

Those louder Garage type songs just drown out the vocals and the sound is just so familiar and I don't want to say generic, but same-y. Although, I can see how the same thing can be said about the more folksy songs.

I suppose it depends what sort of music you expect them to have. For me, I am kind of tired of all the same folky sweet melodies in most female indie singers. La Sra done a brilliant job last year fusing the two element, but yeah, if you don't like the noisy sound, then I can see your point.

Also, I don't feel those tracks sound similar, the fuzz actually gives it a bit more texture and hence emotion.

Purity Ring up on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2015/02/26/387542930/first-listen-purity-ring-another-eternity

By reiloPurity Ring up on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2015/02/26/387542930/first-listen-purity-ring-another-eternity

Sounds great, might get the album. Didn't like the first one, but the new one might be up to my alley.

Just came back from Death From Above gig. It was kind of bad. Horrible sound system, the new music was boring and they didn't rehearsed their old ones so they felt kind of underwhelming.

Is this the thread where we talk about Neutral Milk Hotel
I dunno if Sun Kil Moon is applicable for this thread but man I sure love some Sun Kil Moon

By Le SilkIs this the thread where we talk about Neutral Milk Hotel
I dunno if Sun Kil Moon is applicable for this thread but man I sure love some Sun Kil Moon

Both of them are applicable, yes, but I don't like both of them that much. Benji was simply too long to sit through, and I never gotten into Neutral Milk Hotel

We made it to page two m8's, what a time to be on Slaent.

And of course we talk about NMH here.

By LiniusWe made it to page two m8's, what a time to be on Slaent.

And of course we talk about NMH here.

You don't even post here, Linuis.

You have been neglecting your own thread

Quick, what can you tell me about the new Twerps album.

By Le SilkIs this the thread where we talk about Neutral Milk Hotel

I've never really listened to them but I see everyone going on about them all the time.

I'll give them a listen soon.

Since you like Real Estate you'll probably love Twerps. It's got that same vibe going. Very relaxing music, perfect for the summer. Really hoping they come over here around the summer. Would be perfect for Best Kept Secret.

By KokoYes Linius!

I'm still surprised by how much I'm liking new Purity Ring's album.

Think is even better that their debut album.

Purity Ring is amazing. Have you heard Breathe This Air? It's by Jon Hopkins featuring Purity Ring and it's great.

All this love for Purity Ring pleases me greatly.

By Prototype Viktorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqwtQb7LZUU - M-Seven - The Informer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Vsehsj8Ws - Cloud Boat - Lions on the Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIXJppsKRIA - J-One - All I Need (Phaeleh Remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXhZzEVfyTQ - Nicolas Masseyeff - Airmass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGb9iYcuBq4 - Atsushi Yano - Room Safari

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By Christian25

By KokoYes Linius!

I'm still surprised by how much I'm liking new Purity Ring's album.

Think is even better that their debut album.

Purity Ring is amazing. Have you heard Breathe This Air? It's by Jon Hopkins featuring Purity Ring and it's great.

I really like the fact that the new album is more poppy than Shrines, which I didn't like at all. This Chillwave experimentation really annoys me and I hate the fact that it has become a trend

Purity Ring is amazing.

Yes it is. The album was leaked a few weeks ago and I have been listening since.

By DiprosalicPurity Ring is amazing.

Yeah, it's fantastic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g_XLc1PnZE

This is garbage, by the way.

Lol

San Cisco Bassist literally shot himself in the foot in a training practice, later that day, the band released their next single. Australia innit.




The new song is as great as the first one, the new album (which is coming by the way on the 4th of April) should be amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLCaVZ3fmU0

One of the comment slayed me:

The thing I like most about this video is that everyone has two feet.

What I'm currently loving, old and new, aside from the new Sleater-Kinney (I'll assume everyone's fully up on that biz):

Priests - And Breeding - Super cool punk band, and my favorite song from them. The more I listen to this jam the more I love it. The rhythm is fierce. The style is exuding in abundance. It's a very aggressive song so if you're looking for a chill out jam this isn't the one.
John Wizards - Muizenberg - This is the perfect chill out song. I'm not even certain if that's hyperbole. John Wizards is an experimental elctro, indie, afropop, R&B, reggae band and I can't recommend them enough. Listen to this song, it'll be a new favorite then listen to their self titled album. (also)
The Promise Ring - Red & Blue Jeans There's so much to say here. "Nothing Feels Good" by The Promise Ring is a suburban mopes classic. This might be my favorite song off it. That fucking impeccable rhythm section... How the plodding baseline leads into the noodley guitar. Shit's next level groovin'.
Dirty Art Club - Ghost Of The Night Tide - Dirty Art Club are a great instrumental hip hop duo. They're not getting all too much recognition at the moment but their new album "Vermilion" is fantastic. If you like atmospheric, layered and at times haunting beats you'll dig this.

By psychintellectI really like the past couple releases by The Front Bottoms

Nice! Good to see some Front Bottoms appreciation "Talon of the Hawk" is excellent straight through.

emmmmmoooooootionallllll baaabbbby boooooooooy

edit: lol accidentally double posted instead of editing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NVOawOXxSA

Courtney Barnett - Depreston

Niiice

By Liniushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NVOawOXxSA

Courtney Barnett - Depreston

This is excellent, especially the lyrics.

By EchosMyronWhat I'm currently loving, old and new, aside from the new Sleater-Kinney (I'll assume everyone's fully up on that biz):

Priests - And Breeding - Super cool punk band, and my favorite song from them. The more I listen to this jam the more I love it. The rhythm is fierce. The style is exuding in abundance. It's a very aggressive song so if you're looking for a chill out jam this isn't the one.

Holy shit, my kind of music.

Yeah, I love female fronted No-Wave/Post Punk bands that have a root in the 80s New York Groove scene, They are just expressionists in a more artsy way, and have this balance between fierce anger and melodic sensibility.

Bands I would recommend in that vein:

Cold In Berlin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iTv_InV9nU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44F8Q8crqCs

Bush Tetras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63t_egLuo1A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hwHy_e92uQ

Au Pairs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjbBr1_rSD8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZSRWIxse_I

White lungs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUIaj338JoE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q58kHu6yVuc

Winter Severity Index
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rg_uqPRmy0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7HC7fjedlQ

Anyone listened to The Charlatans new album? It's fantastic.

Feeling this Tuxedo album. Number One in particular is wonderful.

By KikarianAnyone listened to The Charlatans new album? It's fantastic.

Good to hear. My wife and I met because she loved oasis as well, but The Charlies are her all time favorite band. She's been a bit disappointed at their output recently.

Choke Up - Black Coffee, Bad Habits

A more punk-ish take on the emo revival, it's good.

Oh man, Jaws gig was absolutely amazing, if you guys have the chance to see them, see them. They killed it live and their live version of each song is absolutely amazingly different.

Oh bb, that new Courtney Barnett record is legit.

Great time to like music with new albums from Sufjan, Courtney and Modest Mouse so shortly one after the other. Kendrick to follow up later this month.

When you realize that Bob Dylan's entire discography is on Spotify

By LiniusOh bb, that new Courtney Barnett record is legit.

Great time to like music with new albums from Sufjan, Courtney and Modest Mouse so shortly one after the other. Kendrick to follow up later this month.

Yeah, these two months is crazy when it comes to music release.

Speaking of music releases; Kid Wave announced that their album is out on the 1st of June.

That is so far!

I need SOME Jai Paul news. Dude is like the Jay Electronica of Alt music.

Drop a fucking album!

23-01: Interpol (HMH)
25-02: Alex G (Paradiso Kleine Zaal)
08-03: Meatbodies (Bitterzoet)
19-03: Sleater-Kinney (Paradiso)
30-04: Godspeed You! Black Emperor (Paradiso)
23-05: Mew (Melkweg Oude Zaal)
26-05: Ride (Paradiso)
30-05: The Replacements (Paradiso)
01-06: Ought (Bitterzoet)
19/20/21-06: Best Kept Secret (Tilburg)
10-09: My Morning Jacket (Paradiso)
13-09: U2 (Ziggo Dome)

Just got myself a ticket to Mew. 2015 is looking good :D

Meatbodies a couple of days ago was great by the way. On par with acts like Ty Segall or Thee Oh Sees.

Project Pabst is coming again to Portland this year and the line-up is stellar:

http://projectpabst.com/event/

Looking good man! Alvvays, RTJ, Thee Oh Sees, Weezer and TV On the Radio are worth it.

I love Passion Pit, too. Checking out a few more on that list to see if I like them. I'm afraid to see Weezer live as to not be disappointed like only they know how :(

Who is it that loves Chromatics on here?

https://soundcloud.com/johnnyjewel/chromatics-i-can-never-be-myself-when-youre-around

By Moris
Choke Up - Black Coffee, Bad Habits

A more punk-ish take on the emo revival, it's good.

Seriously you jerks should check this out, you'll know after the first track if it's for you or not.

I will in one minute. Got Beach Fossils on my to-listen list for the day, too.

Also Grimes has a new song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9XKLqGqwLA

I'll give it a spin later Moris. Just for you okay? <3

Beach Fossils is great by the way. Very laidback.

Yea most of my recs these days come by good close friend. Her taste in music is pretty spot on.

I'm currently trying to get a mate from school get into 'good' music some more without being too much of a dick. He's listening to bands like Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead already. So there's some good groundwork. Now I'm introducing him to bands you'd normally wouldn't stumble upon trough the radio or whatever over here. And he's open to it.

Sometimes it sucks a bit that in real life I have hardly people around me I can talk to about music :P

Shiiit, new Föllakzoid album leaked

These tunes are out of this world

So, have any of the past few releases by The Black Keys been as good Brothers?

By LiniusShiiit, new Föllakzoid album leaked

These tunes are out of this world

Yeah, man. Its bloody amazing. Their previous album was really good, glad to see the new one as good, if not better.

This is All Yours by Alt-J is pretty darn good. really versatile album, nice range of music.

By psychintellectSo, have any of the past few releases by The Black Keys been as good Brothers?

Even though El Camino is very catchy more straight forward rock, I like it probably the best. Brothers and most of their older stuff is great too. Turn Blue was a bit of a letdown sadly.

I thought Courntey Barnett was just an Aussie thing. San Cisco I can see exporting well but wasn't sure about Courtney.

Also add me for last.fm http://www.last.fm/user/carlosthedwarf_

Been finding more new music through Spotify lately than last.fm though

Courtney got good coverage from Pitchfork early on. She played around the world last year too, even on Glastonbury. And she's making music very reminiscent of that 90's indie rock era. A genre that does well globally.

With Cloud Control and Tame Impala as well Australia got some interesting Indie bands at the moment. And I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

Australia currently is exporting music like crazy. Not only has Can Cisco taken off in a crazy manner, we had also Cloud Control Tame Impala, Pond, Jagwar Ma, The Greats, Jet, Temple, Last Dinosaurs, The Growl, Hungry Kids of Hungary and Birds of Tokyo having major success abroad and making great music. Not to mention the veterans such as Cut Copy and Architecture and Helsinki and you have a little country with massive talent in music.