The Indie & Alternative Recommendation Thread

Came by to kill me · 09-27-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

Firstly, check out Crash of Rhinos, they're an emo band who released one hell of a debut this year, they fit the 'new' criteria quite literally.

Also, judging from your list, Squirrel Bait, Bastro, Lungfish, Dag Nasty, Texas is the Reason, Mock Orange, American Football, Mineral, Braid, Jawbox, Shudder to Think, Rites of Spring, Beefeater, Indian Summer, Faraquet, Don Caballero, Saccharine Trust and The Effigies are bands off the top of my head that you may appreciate.

Thanks for all the suggestions.
I've already got Bastro, Lungfish, Dag Nasty, Texas is the Reason, Jawbox, Shudder to Think, Rites of Spring, Beefeater, Faraquet, and Don Cab in my arsenal. Any albums from the other ones that you recommend?

Thanks again!

Sneer · 09-27-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Came by to kill me

Thanks for all the suggestions.
I've already got Bastro, Lungfish, Dag Nasty, Texas is the Reason, Jawbox, Shudder to Think, Rites of Spring, Beefeater, Faraquet, and Don Cab in my arsenal. Any albums from the other ones that you recommend?

Thanks again!

Squirrel Bait - Skag Heaven
American Football - American Football
Mock Orange - Nines & Sixes
Mineral - The Power of Failing
Braid - Frame and Canvas
Saccharine Trust - Paganicons
The Effigies - For Ever Grounded
Indian Summer - Science
Crash of Rhinos - Distal

Start with those releases and, if you like them, delve further.

Also:
Cap'n Jazz - Analphabetopolothology
Anasarca - Discography 94-97
Algernon Cadwallader - Parrot Flies

five · 10-01-2011, 01:30 PM

I'm looking to discover new music.
Some bands I like are Fugazi, Dinosaur Jr, Pavement, Modest Mouse, Sonic Youth, Joy Division, Radiohead, Jawbreaker, Neutral Milk Hotel, Cap'n Jazz, and Unwound.

So, any recommendations?

ginandtoni · 10-03-2011, 05:06 PM

This thread is frickin sweet! I've been meaning to try Neutral Milk Hotel, Yo La Tengo, Nick Drake, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr for a while now, sort of being prompted

One thing I did want to ask though, has anybody got any recommendations for bands of a similar ilk to The Long Blondes? Kate Jackson has just formed a new group and I'm keeping an ear out for them, but for me, ive never come across anything quite like them! I suppose it's the lyricism that gets me though. Works soooo well with the sound, too.

Or anything like Death From Above 1979 or Eagles of Death Metal?

~~Odyshape~~ · 10-08-2011, 04:26 PM

I really love Best Coast right now and am infatuated with their album. Can anyone recommend me some more bubble gum girl indie pop music. Anything I especially love the lovey dovey stuff

Zer0 · 10-08-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Odyshape

I really love Best Coast right now and am infatuated with their album. Can anyone recommend me some more bubble gum girl indie pop music. Anything I especially love the lovey dovey stuff

You might like these:

You could even go back to the 60's and listen to Shangri-La's, probably the main inspiration for a lot of these bubblegum indie pop bands

Fake · 10-10-2011, 11:09 AM

Awolnation is a great band, thzy are so unique I have a hard time explaining their sound. One if the songs Sail is pretty popular but it doesn't do the their album Megalithic Symphony justic. I got it yesterday and I'm addicted. So if your looking for somthing creative and new I highly recommend cheaking it out.

SATCHMO · 10-10-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fake

Awolnation is a great band, thzy are so unique I have a hard time explaining their sound. One if the songs Sail is pretty popular but it doesn't do the their album Megalithic Symphony justic. I got it yesterday and I'm addicted. So if your looking for somthing creative and new I highly recommend cheaking it out.

majorguitarenvy · 10-11-2011, 08:35 PM

I'm looking for bands similar to the Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, The Paper Kites, WIM, She and Him, Mumford and Sons, and The Dear Hunter.

~~Odyshape~~ · 10-16-2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Zer0

You might like these:

You could even go back to the 60's and listen to Shangri-La's, probably the main inspiration for a lot of these bubblegum indie pop bands

Hmm well I guess im gonna have to do with what I got for now. Vivian girls is actually my favorite band at the moment... I cant get over how much I like them haha plus that cassie girl is extremly cute
Thanks btw

10-03-2011, 05:06 PM	#284 (permalink)
ginandtoni Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6	This thread is frickin sweet! I've been meaning to try Neutral Milk Hotel, Yo La Tengo, Nick Drake, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr for a while now, sort of being prompted One thing I did want to ask though, has anybody got any recommendations for bands of a similar ilk to The Long Blondes? Kate Jackson has just formed a new group and I'm keeping an ear out for them, but for me, ive never come across anything quite like them! I suppose it's the lyricism that gets me though. Works soooo well with the sound, too. Or anything like Death From Above 1979 or Eagles of Death Metal? __________________ Last.fm

10-11-2011, 08:35 PM	#289 (permalink)
majorguitarenvy Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In the land of Ooo. Posts: 12	I'm looking for bands similar to the Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, The Paper Kites, WIM, She and Him, Mumford and Sons, and The Dear Hunter. __________________ I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now? -John Lennon

10-01-2011, 01:30 PM	#283 (permalink)
five Groupie Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4	I'm looking to discover new music. Some bands I like are Fugazi, Dinosaur Jr, Pavement, Modest Mouse, Sonic Youth, Joy Division, Radiohead, Jawbreaker, Neutral Milk Hotel, Cap'n Jazz, and Unwound. So, any recommendations?

10-08-2011, 04:26 PM	#285 (permalink)
~~Odyshape~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 526	I really love Best Coast right now and am infatuated with their album. Can anyone recommend me some more bubble gum girl indie pop music. Anything I especially love the lovey dovey stuff

10-10-2011, 11:09 AM	#287 (permalink)
Fake Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: In a city. Posts: 1	Awolnation is a great band, thzy are so unique I have a hard time explaining their sound. One if the songs Sail is pretty popular but it doesn't do the their album Megalithic Symphony justic. I got it yesterday and I'm addicted. So if your looking for somthing creative and new I highly recommend cheaking it out.