The Indie & Alternative Recommendation Thread

[GravitySlips]

Originally Posted by Zer0

For some older stuff that's leaning towards the harsher end of the spectrum try The Telescopes, Loop, Lilys (In the Presence of Nothing), Swirlies, Flying Saucer Attack (self-titled), The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa (early stuff), Skywave (very harsh!), Band of Susans and Henry's Dress (leaning more towards noise-pop).

All great suggestions - Band of Susans are seriously underrated!

I saw The Telescopes live recently and it was pretty much just a noise gig - not much in the way of songs at all, just an all out feedback assault. It was good! Their first album is a good one for harsher shoegaze.

I'd suggest Bailter Space, WhateverDude.

They're more noise rock than shoegaze but they cross the line on occasion - like on this one.

[Zer0]

Originally Posted by GravitySlips

All great suggestions - Band of Susans are seriously underrated!

I find that some of their songs can be a bit samey, but the guitar sounds they got were amazing. Good band though.

[Scott9123]

These are some random Norwegians alt rock band on YouTube I came across. Has a nice weezer'ish vibe to it? A bit amateur sound, but sort of underground feel.

They're called Crashing Puppets.