The Indie & Alternative Recommendation Thread

Shaolin · 02-23-2013, 09:49 PM

Classic Switchblade Symphony song....

Switchblade Symphony - Wallflower - YouTube

itsmejoemarie · 02-24-2013, 05:38 AM

Has anyone heard of Blue Foundation? Their album Life of a ghost is actually pretty good.

katsy · 03-04-2013, 01:50 PM

How about some good afro-pop inspired tunes? I enjoy Vampire Weekend, Paul Simon, Fool's Gold, and most recently Tune-Yards.

Anything along those lines would be great. I've done searches and VW is the usual I find. They can't be that original. Maybe something caribbean/calypso inspired?

On second thought, maybe i shouldn't limit myself here. Any *world* music inspired indie pop will fit the bill. Middle eastern, lo-fi, etc.

camweber · 03-09-2013, 08:21 AM

Check out Amberwood. A band out of Toronto, Canada. They are really small but they just dropped a Single on their youtube and facebook. Check them out!!

robfoster101 · 03-15-2013, 05:27 AM

North London's Alternative Ballad Singer, Dexter Strangeways' music is a contemporary statement that draws parallels with the work of Scott walker, Dean Martin and David Lynch.

His debut single "Bodies", is a sinisterly swoon-some 21st Century ballad, music noir at it's finest.

listen to the newly recorded single "Bodies" and other Strangeways' demos soundcloud.

A review of the single would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks

YControl · 03-15-2013, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katsy

How about some good afro-pop inspired tunes?

Maybe you'd like Little Joy? Nothing new tough...
Don't blame me if I'm wrong ^^

katsy · 03-18-2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YControl

Maybe you'd like Little Joy? Nothing new tough...
Don't blame me if I'm wrong ^^

Thanks for the recommendation! First song I've played so far is "Next Time Around" -- I like it. I will be checking out more of them for sure.

The only thing I've really found, which is nothing new, is the Talking Heads. I love this one:

flash13 · 03-21-2013, 04:22 PM

The band "Northe" is awesome!!!!!!!! Dog Apollo is pretty good too.

ladygogo · 03-22-2013, 08:22 PM

I've been trolling through this forum stealing people's favorites so I thought I'd contribute - Here are the songs I've been obsessed with in the past...

And when I say obsessed I mean PLAYING ON REPEAT FOR DAYS!

kemla · 03-23-2013, 10:21 AM

Hello. I'm a new member, but making an introductory thread seemed unnecessary to me.
Which albums from of Montreal, sigur rós and The National would you recommend? I've heard many people commend them.

02-24-2013, 05:38 AM	#482 (permalink)
itsmejoemarie Groupie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 5	Has anyone heard of Blue Foundation? Their album Life of a ghost is actually pretty good. __________________ "Just because you're nobody It doesn't mean that you're no good" - The Specials

03-04-2013, 01:50 PM	#483 (permalink)
katsy Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 286	How about some good afro-pop inspired tunes? I enjoy Vampire Weekend, Paul Simon, Fool's Gold, and most recently Tune-Yards. Anything along those lines would be great. I've done searches and VW is the usual I find. They can't be that original. Maybe something caribbean/calypso inspired? On second thought, maybe i shouldn't limit myself here. Any world music inspired indie pop will fit the bill. Middle eastern, lo-fi, etc. __________________ Split the Lark-- and you'll find the Music - Emily Dickinson Last edited by katsy; 03-04-2013 at 02:13 PM.

03-15-2013, 05:27 AM	#485 (permalink)
robfoster101 Groupie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1	Dexter Strangeways - 'Fiercely Independent' North London's Alternative Ballad Singer, Dexter Strangeways' music is a contemporary statement that draws parallels with the work of Scott walker, Dean Martin and David Lynch. His debut single "Bodies", is a sinisterly swoon-some 21st Century ballad, music noir at it's finest. listen to the newly recorded single "Bodies" and other Strangeways' demos soundcloud. A review of the single would be hugely appreciated. Thanks

03-21-2013, 04:22 PM	#488 (permalink)
flash13 Groupie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1	Northe!!! The band "Northe" is awesome!!!!!!!! Dog Apollo is pretty good too.

02-23-2013, 09:49 PM	#481 (permalink)
Shaolin Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 24	Classic Switchblade Symphony song.... Switchblade Symphony - Wallflower - YouTube

03-09-2013, 08:21 AM	#484 (permalink)
camweber Groupie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1	Check out Amberwood. A band out of Toronto, Canada. They are really small but they just dropped a Single on their youtube and facebook. Check them out!!

03-22-2013, 08:22 PM	#489 (permalink)
ladygogo Groupie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1	I've been trolling through this forum stealing people's favorites so I thought I'd contribute - Here are the songs I've been obsessed with in the past... And when I say obsessed I mean PLAYING ON REPEAT FOR DAYS!

03-23-2013, 10:21 AM	#490 (permalink)
kemla Groupie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1	Hello. I'm a new member, but making an introductory thread seemed unnecessary to me. Which albums from of Montreal, sigur rós and The National would you recommend? I've heard many people commend them.