The Indie & Alternative Recommendation Thread

TockTockTock · 01-16-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Betsybop123

Hey guys, I'm just looking for something new.
I like music that has many layers, like symphony music.
Florence and the machine i think would be a good example.
Most things with violins, tiny bells, and/or Big drums id like as long as the singing isn't too bad. I like voices to harmonize if there is more than one singer.
If anyone has any recommendations they would be much appreciated.
If you also want to look at other music i like here is my LastFM username
Betsybop123

A Whisper in the Noise would be a GREAT band for you to try.

ThatMusicShowJP · 01-16-2011, 11:30 AM

I personally enjoy The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand, The Cribs, Arcade Fire, The Killers, The Kills (very similar I know), MGMT (Congratulations-Era), The Flaming Lips, Tapes n Tapes, British Sea Power, Arctic Monkeys, Wilco, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Deerhunter, Atlas Sound (once again almost the same, I know), The Black Keys, Broken Social Scene, Dirty Projectors, Eatliz, The Horrors, The XX, Interpol (1st, 2nd, and 4th albums), Japandroids, Klaxons, The Libertines, Lightning Bolt (noise-rock), M83, The Monochromes, The Jings, The National, Peter Bjorn and John, Soft Powers, TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend, The Rakes, The Walkmen, The Dead 60's, Wire, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yeasayer, Girls, Women - Just to name a few.

debaserr · 01-19-2011, 05:45 PM

indie for an indie fan...

something great by a band not on my last.fm

Phantom Limb · 01-19-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_Diamond91

Does anyone here like the White Stripes?

Are they still considered to be 'together' as a band, and does anyone know if they're supposed to be putting out new stuff anytime soon?

Maybe they are, but you should check out the Dead Weather in the meantime. I'd probably classify them as noisebluesmetal or something. Jack White plays drums.

s_k · 01-19-2011, 07:09 PM

*cough*dontforgetabouttheraconteurs*cough*

Sneer · 01-23-2011, 10:56 AM

Two Star Tabernacle also.

Kaimon · 01-23-2011, 08:41 PM

Can anyone recommend a band that's similar to the sort of Indie/Shoegaze/Electronic sound of The Depreciation Guild?

Dr.Seussicide · 01-23-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaimon

Can anyone recommend a band that's similar to the sort of Indie/Shoegaze/Electronic sound of The Depreciation Guild?

Not so much electronica sounding, but it's got that mellow dreamy feel to it:

TockTockTock · 01-24-2011, 08:36 PM

Alright, this request might be vague, but... maybe you guys can help me. I've been neglecting indie a while and I really need to start listening to it more. If you guys have a suggestion for a REALLY great album, then that would be great. I prefer something with meaning and a bit of experimental sound isn't a bad thing either. - Thanks

Thomas Medicine · 01-26-2011, 03:20 AM

I would love for you guys to give a listen to my band Thomas Medicine's new album "Schizophrenifesto" and give me any input on bands currently playing with whom we might identify.

01-16-2011, 11:30 AM	#152 (permalink)
ThatMusicShowJP Groupie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1	I personally enjoy The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand, The Cribs, Arcade Fire, The Killers, The Kills (very similar I know), MGMT (Congratulations-Era), The Flaming Lips, Tapes n Tapes, British Sea Power, Arctic Monkeys, Wilco, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Deerhunter, Atlas Sound (once again almost the same, I know), The Black Keys, Broken Social Scene, Dirty Projectors, Eatliz, The Horrors, The XX, Interpol (1st, 2nd, and 4th albums), Japandroids, Klaxons, The Libertines, Lightning Bolt (noise-rock), M83, The Monochromes, The Jings, The National, Peter Bjorn and John, Soft Powers, TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend, The Rakes, The Walkmen, The Dead 60's, Wire, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yeasayer, Girls, Women - Just to name a few. __________________ Theirs is to win, if it kills them. They're just humans with wives and children

01-19-2011, 05:45 PM	#153 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	indie for an indie fan... something great by a band not on my last.fm __________________ Last.FM

01-19-2011, 07:09 PM	#155 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	coughdontforgetabouttheraconteurscough __________________ Click here to see my collection

01-23-2011, 10:56 AM	#156 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Two Star Tabernacle also. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-23-2011, 08:41 PM	#157 (permalink)
Kaimon Talking Cactus Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Freebirds Posts: 201	Can anyone recommend a band that's similar to the sort of Indie/Shoegaze/Electronic sound of The Depreciation Guild?

01-24-2011, 08:36 PM	#159 (permalink)
TockTockTock They/Them Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,914	Alright, this request might be vague, but... maybe you guys can help me. I've been neglecting indie a while and I really need to start listening to it more. If you guys have a suggestion for a REALLY great album, then that would be great. I prefer something with meaning and a bit of experimental sound isn't a bad thing either. - Thanks

01-26-2011, 03:20 AM	#160 (permalink)
Thomas Medicine Groupie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2	I would love for you guys to give a listen to my band Thomas Medicine's new album "Schizophrenifesto" and give me any input on bands currently playing with whom we might identify.