Need some help... (singer, funk, hip-hop, indie, rap)

luvmusic · 01-19-2008, 11:10 PM

I've always been a big rap and r&b fan but i really been starting to like other types of music. I really like the Mars Volta, Brand New, Thursday, Sparta, and Alexisonfire. Since I am really new to any music genre outside of rap, can anyone reccomend some other bands/singers that you think I might like?

Nosmada · 01-20-2008, 08:26 PM

Based on what bands your saying you like alreay would reccomend, Boys Night Out, Saosin, Moneen, Protest The Hero, One of My Favorites is City And Colour (Dallas Green of Alexisonfire Its acoustic mostly) also try Thrice, and a shot in the Dark Try Silversun Pickups. Hope this helps

luvmusic · 01-20-2008, 10:30 PM

Thanks Nosmada. I will try these bands out.

luvmusic · 01-20-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayfarer

Quite a bit of the hip-hop I've heard sampled '70s funk/soul music, so you might like some of that. Check out Parliament, Funkadelic, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, Otis Redding, Chocolate Milk, Curtis Mayfield, War, Shuggie Otis...all that kinda stuff.

I am familiar with the people us listed except Chocolate Milk. I am familiar with soul and funk, that area has influenced some of the R&B artist of today. I am looking to try stuff outside of my usual. But thanks for the suggestions anyway.

Laces Out Dan! · 01-20-2008, 11:46 PM

The Mars Volta is amazing.
Brand New and Alexisonfire are really cool.
You should check out a few bands..
The Fall of Troy (my favourite)
Circa Survive
The Dear Hunter
Portugal. The man

~~under~~ · 01-20-2008, 11:52 PM

The Fall of Troy is a must.

you should get into some indie:
Bright Eyes
Patrick Wolf
End Of October

and maybe some:

Sigur Ros
Okkervil River

and

Circle Takes The Square

01-19-2008, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
luvmusic Groupie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5	Need some help... I've always been a big rap and r&b fan but i really been starting to like other types of music. I really like the Mars Volta, Brand New, Thursday, Sparta, and Alexisonfire. Since I am really new to any music genre outside of rap, can anyone reccomend some other bands/singers that you think I might like?

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Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	The Mars Volta is amazing. Brand New and Alexisonfire are really cool. You should check out a few bands.. The Fall of Troy (my favourite) Circa Survive The Dear Hunter Portugal. The man __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

01-20-2008, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nosmada Holding Back The River Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 240	Based on what bands your saying you like alreay would reccomend, Boys Night Out, Saosin, Moneen, Protest The Hero, One of My Favorites is City And Colour (Dallas Green of Alexisonfire Its acoustic mostly) also try Thrice, and a shot in the Dark Try Silversun Pickups. Hope this helps

01-20-2008, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
luvmusic Groupie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5	Thanks Nosmada. I will try these bands out.

01-20-2008, 11:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~under~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,056	The Fall of Troy is a must. you should get into some indie: Bright Eyes Patrick Wolf End Of October and maybe some: Sigur Ros Okkervil River and Circle Takes The Square