Another indie rock thread

Zinke · 02-12-2006, 02:03 PM

So, I was out of the new music stuff for a little while, internet problems and what not. Started doing some catchup and came across a few decent ones.

Minus the Bear, not exactly new, they've been talked about in this forum a lot. But, I finally managed to get the majority of their stuff through soulseek and I likey. They have the occasional REALLY good song, and then a few that mesh together and don't stand out but aren't 'bad' per se. Pachuca Sunrise off their newest album Menos El Oso is possibly my favorite song by them. Somewhat chill, but not the kind of chill that you might want to fall asleep to (ala pinback, who I like though, just saying). Their song titles on Highly Refined Pirates are hilarious if you get any of the references.

Arctic Monkeys. Whatever people say I am thats what I am notThis is bleeding edge new, the album doesn't drop for a few weeks. They are like a less wankerish, heavier version of the Libertines. I expect "I bet you look good on the dancefloor" to get some radio play.. maybe it already is in the UK. I'm liking them so far.

The Subways. Young for EternityReleased back in July, but I've not seen them mentioned much anywhere before and I'm surprised, maybe I just missed it. "Rock n Roll Queen" is the obvious single, so might want to start there. But, it gets old and other songs on the album such as "Mary" and "I want to hear what you have got to say" start sounding better after a few listens. Somewhere in the gene pool of 1 part Vines, 1 part Von Bondies, 1 part Razorlight, and 1 part New Pornographers.

Bralkan · 02-12-2006, 04:48 PM

SPOON

eXarc · 02-12-2006, 05:43 PM

check this out

www.myspace.com/portugaltheman

trust me it's not like the other stuff i had in my thread

Samus Aran · 02-12-2006, 06:06 PM

Calexico.

Their new CD is called Garden Ruin. Very mellow Guitar/Piano stuff. I love it.

Samus Aran · 02-12-2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bralkan

SPOON

I saw Spoon in concert and it completely ruined them for me.

Opulis · 02-12-2006, 11:02 PM

I think Garden Ruin is the worst thing Calexico has put out yet. Well, besides In the Reins with Iron & Wine.

~Opulis.

Ham n Cheese · 02-12-2006, 11:31 PM

The only thing "new" I'm listening to is probably
Tegan & Sara: reminds me of mates of state/new pornographers with a little bit of rilo kiley.
http://www.myspace.com/teganandsara (I recommend walking with a ghost and i won't be left from this link)

two others I don't know if you listen to
final fantasy: if you like andrew bird, arcade fire, elliott smith, look no further.
http://www.myspace.com/finalfantasyeternal (please please please and the cn tower belongs to the dead are my favorites but the entire album is A+ imo)

phoenix - great upbeat sounds even with not so upbeat lyrics a lot of time. great underrated band.
http://www.wearephoenix.com/ (alphabetical and united are both amazing albums - person favorite songs are "too young", "everything is everything" and "if i ever feel better")

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee and TV

I saw Spoon in concert and it completely ruined them for me.

wtf they're awesome live

edit: added links

Zinke · 02-13-2006, 12:15 PM

was waiting for you to respond Ham.
Phoenix rocks, had Alphabetical for awhile and love it. 'Everything is Everything' is just an awesome song.

Will try to remember to check out the other 2 you mentioned. Also, I need to hear this Mates of States, heard you mention them a few times. I've been running soulseek a lot lately. I play poker online and queue up new music to download whenever I'm home for a bit.
I might need to update some firewall settings, as I have not seen any of my friends list online yet.

Ham n Cheese · 02-13-2006, 01:11 PM

You've probably told me you've heard these before but I have a bad memory

A.C. Newman
The Dears
Cursive (just incase)
teenage fanclub
The Stills
the moldy peaches
maximo park
The Good Life (not a huge fan, but a lot of people like them)
we are scientists

do you like mogwai or m83? If so you should listen to explosions in the sky and the appleseed cast.

if you're in the mood for upbeat dance stuff ever check out mirwais and scissor sisters.

I only have 2 mates of state albums on my comp right now (one being the newest one) but I'll get on soulseek tonight.

Zinke · 02-13-2006, 01:56 PM

The Stills, yea. The rest, no. wtf??

I like M83 and Explosions in the sky. I think I downloaded some Mogwai before but never listened to it.

This thread will keep me busy on soulseek for a few days. Oh yes..

eXarc · 02-13-2006, 02:35 PM

listen to tristeza and album leaf too if you like m83/eits

thorn · 02-13-2006, 02:50 PM

The Javelins, came across their EP some time last year. Really good stuff, it's called No Plants, Just Animals. My favourite song is called Two Sided Fame.

Some of their stuff can be found here:

http://www.myspace.com/javelins

Explosions in the Sky is awesome, but I hardly think it counts as indie. If you like them, and haven't already, get Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Do Make Say Think, Mono, Set Fire to Flames....

eXarc · 02-13-2006, 03:34 PM

i think eits actually does count as indie...
indie=independant, as in not on a major label. indie rock is one thing(eits is more ambience type stuff than rock imo so maybe that's what you meant..), but all indie in general has the same basic idea; recording/releasing and stuff with a DIY attitude

thorn · 02-13-2006, 03:41 PM

You're right, I just equate indie with indie-rock these days. The term usually used for bands like EITS, GY!BE, Mogwai etc is postrock, as hated a label as any, but still pretty good to describe the sound in my opinion.

eXarc · 02-13-2006, 03:52 PM

postrock works fine I think, but honestly am I the only one getting tired of so many labels and sub-genres? ugh

02-12-2006, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zinke I think I'm drunk enough to drive you home. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: What is, is. Posts: 2,458 +0 Internets	Another indie rock thread So, I was out of the new music stuff for a little while, internet problems and what not. Started doing some catchup and came across a few decent ones. Minus the Bear, not exactly new, they've been talked about in this forum a lot. But, I finally managed to get the majority of their stuff through soulseek and I likey. They have the occasional REALLY good song, and then a few that mesh together and don't stand out but aren't 'bad' per se. Pachuca Sunrise off their newest album Menos El Oso is possibly my favorite song by them. Somewhat chill, but not the kind of chill that you might want to fall asleep to (ala pinback, who I like though, just saying). Their song titles on Highly Refined Pirates are hilarious if you get any of the references. Arctic Monkeys. Whatever people say I am thats what I am notThis is bleeding edge new, the album doesn't drop for a few weeks. They are like a less wankerish, heavier version of the Libertines. I expect "I bet you look good on the dancefloor" to get some radio play.. maybe it already is in the UK. I'm liking them so far. The Subways. Young for EternityReleased back in July, but I've not seen them mentioned much anywhere before and I'm surprised, maybe I just missed it. "Rock n Roll Queen" is the obvious single, so might want to start there. But, it gets old and other songs on the album such as "Mary" and "I want to hear what you have got to say" start sounding better after a few listens. Somewhere in the gene pool of 1 part Vines, 1 part Von Bondies, 1 part Razorlight, and 1 part New Pornographers.

02-12-2006, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bralkan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,118 -1 Internets	SPOON __________________ We're all idiots. http://nottheparrot.blogspot.com

02-13-2006, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,608 +15 Internets	You've probably told me you've heard these before but I have a bad memory A.C. Newman The Dears Cursive (just incase) teenage fanclub The Stills the moldy peaches maximo park The Good Life (not a huge fan, but a lot of people like them) we are scientists do you like mogwai or m83? If so you should listen to explosions in the sky and the appleseed cast. if you're in the mood for upbeat dance stuff ever check out mirwais and scissor sisters. I only have 2 mates of state albums on my comp right now (one being the newest one) but I'll get on soulseek tonight. __________________ Xeph Caito Cao'Li Hunky Dory

02-13-2006, 02:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
thorn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 172 +0 Internets	The Javelins, came across their EP some time last year. Really good stuff, it's called No Plants, Just Animals. My favourite song is called Two Sided Fame. Some of their stuff can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/javelins Explosions in the Sky is awesome, but I hardly think it counts as indie. If you like them, and haven't already, get Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Do Make Say Think, Mono, Set Fire to Flames.... Last edited by thorn : 02-13-2006 at 02:54 PM.

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02-12-2006, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
eXarc Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 980 +0 Internets	check this out www.myspace.com/portugaltheman trust me it's not like the other stuff i had in my thread

02-12-2006, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Samus Aran Sons of the Storm Heal Bitch Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 771 +1 Internets	Calexico. Their new CD is called Garden Ruin. Very mellow Guitar/Piano stuff. I love it.

02-12-2006, 11:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Opulis brrrl Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: panhandle of san francisco Posts: 333 -2 Internets	I think Garden Ruin is the worst thing Calexico has put out yet. Well, besides In the Reins with Iron & Wine. ~Opulis.

02-13-2006, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zinke I think I'm drunk enough to drive you home. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: What is, is. Posts: 2,458 +0 Internets	was waiting for you to respond Ham. Phoenix rocks, had Alphabetical for awhile and love it. 'Everything is Everything' is just an awesome song. Will try to remember to check out the other 2 you mentioned. Also, I need to hear this Mates of States, heard you mention them a few times. I've been running soulseek a lot lately. I play poker online and queue up new music to download whenever I'm home for a bit. I might need to update some firewall settings, as I have not seen any of my friends list online yet.

02-13-2006, 01:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zinke I think I'm drunk enough to drive you home. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: What is, is. Posts: 2,458 +0 Internets	The Stills, yea. The rest, no. wtf?? I like M83 and Explosions in the sky. I think I downloaded some Mogwai before but never listened to it. This thread will keep me busy on soulseek for a few days. Oh yes..

02-13-2006, 02:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
eXarc Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 980 +0 Internets	listen to tristeza and album leaf too if you like m83/eits

02-13-2006, 03:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
eXarc Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 980 +0 Internets	i think eits actually does count as indie... indie=independant, as in not on a major label. indie rock is one thing(eits is more ambience type stuff than rock imo so maybe that's what you meant..), but all indie in general has the same basic idea; recording/releasing and stuff with a DIY attitude

02-13-2006, 03:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
thorn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 172 +0 Internets	You're right, I just equate indie with indie-rock these days. The term usually used for bands like EITS, GY!BE, Mogwai etc is postrock, as hated a label as any, but still pretty good to describe the sound in my opinion.

02-13-2006, 03:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
eXarc Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 980 +0 Internets	postrock works fine I think, but honestly am I the only one getting tired of so many labels and sub-genres? ugh