The Indie & Alternative Recommendation Thread

Neapolitan · 02-09-2017, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Arcanum

Hey there! I'm looking for music recommendations that are similar in mood to 'Chrystals' by Harp. I can't post the link yet, but it's pretty easy to find on youtube if you search that name.

Specifically, the elements that I'm looking for are the soft acoustic sound, with a slightly medieval or fantasy feel (It feels that way to me, at least). I also really like the haunting and mysterious tone, maybe a little dreamlike or surreal.

Other music I like:
Fleet Foxes
Midlake (the earlier albums)
Lord Huron

Unfortunately, none of these artists quite reach the mood I want, but it might help give you an idea of my taste?

I like Pentangle, Trees, Midwinter and Mellow Candle. Early period Genesis like Harlequin and a few tracks off of Trick of the Tale are haunting and mysterious imo. I like First Aid Kit too, a little more Country than Medieval Folk. Nick Drake is another. I don't know if they play that style of music to create that mood you are looking for.

Genesis - Harlequin

Marble Sounds - The Time to Sleep

Chiomara · 02-12-2017, 05:22 PM

Marble Sounds! They did a lovely (though not quite passionate enough imo) cover of Kath Bloom's Come Here.

I've been revisiting Yo La Tengo, Tall Dwarfs, Phosphorescent (weird thing--their song "Song for Zula" has eerily followed me for years-- it is strange because that's the name I've been planning on legally changing mine to for several years now) and The Kills lately:

The Kills are a fairly standard indie band but I love certain songs of theirs.

ikvat · 02-23-2017, 02:43 PM

Two very good Belgian bands.

Balthazar

BRNS

Mister Mushroom · 02-23-2017, 08:00 PM

Really good song.

Also NYOP on bandcamp so I'd recommend downloading it.

Sonar · 03-01-2017, 06:15 AM

The Dirty Projectors' album is out and it's pretty interesting:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6HA2YKWabsGi6XWkhWoZuAР

Neapolitan · 03-01-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiomara

Marble Sounds! They did a lovely (though not quite passionate enough imo) cover of Kath Bloom's Come Here.

Just seen this post. Thanks for sharing.

BigD · 03-04-2017, 01:19 PM

I'm looking for some indie bands with a 1950s pop/rock vibe to help fill out the soundtrack of an animated film I'm working on. The movie has no budget so they'd have to donate songs they already have recorded but I can pay them back with artwork and hopefully some exposure.
Anybody have any suggestions for me?!

CalChuchesta · 03-08-2017, 07:00 PM

Some bands I love- Midnight oil, swans, XTC, Robyn Hitchcock, Elvis Costello, sleater-Kinney, the smashing pumpkins, fleet foxes, system of a down, no doubt, brand new, Godspeed you black emperor, sigur ros, sufjan Stevens, Fiona Apple, animal collective, the English Beat, hands like houses, slint, the Orwells, and a few bands too famous to bother mentioning. Check these out if you haven't already, and any recommendations based on this list?

CalChuchesta · 03-08-2017, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BigD

I'm looking for some indie bands with a 1950s pop/rock vibe to help fill out the soundtrack of an animated film I'm working on. The movie has no budget so they'd have to donate songs they already have recorded but I can pay them back with artwork and hopefully some exposure.
Anybody have any suggestions for me?!

The Orwells maybe? Their influences extend a little past that period but you could probably stretch it

oscillate · 03-10-2017, 11:02 PM

This track just came out today. Actually a mutual friend/acquaintance of mine. First album was more straight ahead rock. This is way...cooler. Kinda Nine Inch Nails meets...I dunno. Cool video.

02-23-2017, 08:00 PM	#744 (permalink)
Mister Mushroom Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 91	Really good song. Also NYOP on bandcamp so I'd recommend downloading it. __________________ Last.FM

03-04-2017, 01:19 PM	#747 (permalink)
BigD Groupie Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 1	Bands with a 1950s pop/rock vibe I'm looking for some indie bands with a 1950s pop/rock vibe to help fill out the soundtrack of an animated film I'm working on. The movie has no budget so they'd have to donate songs they already have recorded but I can pay them back with artwork and hopefully some exposure. Anybody have any suggestions for me?!

02-12-2017, 05:22 PM	#742 (permalink)
Chiomara mayor of spookytown Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 812	Marble Sounds! They did a lovely (though not quite passionate enough imo) cover of Kath Bloom's Come Here. I've been revisiting Yo La Tengo, Tall Dwarfs, Phosphorescent (weird thing--their song "Song for Zula" has eerily followed me for years-- it is strange because that's the name I've been planning on legally changing mine to for several years now) and The Kills lately: The Kills are a fairly standard indie band but I love certain songs of theirs.

02-23-2017, 02:43 PM	#743 (permalink)
ikvat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 625	Two very good Belgian bands. Balthazar BRNS

03-01-2017, 06:15 AM	#745 (permalink)
Sonar Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 167	The Dirty Projectors' album is out and it's pretty interesting: https://open.spotify.com/album/6HA2YKWabsGi6XWkhWoZuAР

03-08-2017, 07:00 PM	#748 (permalink)
CalChuchesta Groupie Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 8	Some bands I love- Midnight oil, swans, XTC, Robyn Hitchcock, Elvis Costello, sleater-Kinney, the smashing pumpkins, fleet foxes, system of a down, no doubt, brand new, Godspeed you black emperor, sigur ros, sufjan Stevens, Fiona Apple, animal collective, the English Beat, hands like houses, slint, the Orwells, and a few bands too famous to bother mentioning. Check these out if you haven't already, and any recommendations based on this list?

03-10-2017, 11:02 PM	#750 (permalink)
oscillate Groupie Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 27	This track just came out today. Actually a mutual friend/acquaintance of mine. First album was more straight ahead rock. This is way...cooler. Kinda Nine Inch Nails meets...I dunno. Cool video.