I like this, maybe you will too...

[Canuck]

The idea here is for suggestions that might not be considered mainstream. Lots of hidden gems out there, fairly popular bands that might not be getting airplay, one hit wonders, bands on the rise, and so on. You can make requests for genres, similar bands, or whatnot if you like. If someone suggests something, it would be nice to get a bit of conversation going about it. What do you like about it, what don't you like? Maybe you'll have a similar suggestion to go along with it. The forums a bit dead, but I know there's quite a few people around into music. GBF, Miotch, Ringo and others usually have something new up their sleeve for the rest of us. Here's a place to post and talk about it, rather than keeping it a secret.

[Canuck]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvjbmpQaq91qzm7j0.jpg
Seabear - The ghost that carried us away

Just discovered these guys today. This is the only album I've listened to so far. They're an "indie"-folk band from Iceland. I'm not quite sure who I'd compare them to right now. Wiki quotes some other people as calling them "Sufjan Stevens meets and unplugged Arcade Fire" and "Icelandic Beck". Some of their songs scream Elliot Smith at me if I'm being honest, but that might be because I think the guy has a similar voice. Seashell was the first song I heard which made me think 'The shins'. I'll have to listen a bit more before I make any solid comparisons, but you get the idea. Soft, happy music.

Couple of their tracks to preview...

Seabear - I Sing I Swim - YouTube

Seabear - Seashell - YouTube

[Miotch]

HMMMMM let me think...

The Big Pink - 'Stay Gold' - YouTube

First single off the upcoming release from The Big Pink, titled Stay Gold. Good shit right here.

[Miotch]

This probably isn't the place to put this but right now I don't care.

http://www.theblackkeys.com/news/5-songs-el-camino

5 streams (including Lonely Boy) off of El Camino.

[Canuck]

Oh shit. I didn't realize they were releasing anything so soon. :hyper:

[G-Fresh]

The Black Keys are fuckin raw.

[I steal cable]

Soz Hurley, I would have posted this in the "what I'm listening to right now" thread but then DVAD would have buried it with 5 shitty arse rap songs which no-one gives a damn about. This was the most convenient place to place this awesome tune.

Turin Brakes: Chim Chim Cher-ee - YouTube

- I liked that Seashell song

- I've only heard the song Dominoes a few times. I didn't know who did it. Within the first 10 seconds on listening to 'Stay Gold' I was replacing each word they sang with 'Domino'.

[Canuck]

Nope, that's the idea of the thread Mary. :yes:

I'm not extremely familiar with the original of that. I like that it has the same catch to it, but with a heavier sound. Quite good.

[Greed]

Anyone like the Good Life or Cursive?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Z61ztLwZg

[Miotch]

YES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vra8xU8rkuE&feature=youtu.be

[G-Fresh]

I would have posted this in the "what I'm listening to right now" thread but then DVAD would have buried it with 5 shitty arse rap songs which no-one gives a damn about.

Nah. You just listen to fuckin wack music.

[Canuck]

Anyone like the Good Life or Cursive?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Z61ztLwZg

I've heard a couple of songs now. I just keep waiting for them to break out into heavy metal, screamo type music, but they never do and I'm always on edge listening. I hope they never do.

[Canuck]

Ok. A couple of people seemed to pay attention to the first installment here, some even seemed to enjoy it. I'll try another one, see how this goes...

Michou

I originally heard of these guys from a relative who went to school with the bass player. I may have posted about them around here somewhere before, I don't quite remember. They're very pop indie. Fun, catchy tunes. You can tell from their music videos and a few interviews I've seen that they're very go with the flow, non-serious guys. Seem like lovely people, and their music is quite good. Not huge on the charts or anything quite yet, but seem to be getting more recognition through time. Couple of their songs to listen to...

Michou ? "Control" Music Video - YouTube

Michou ? "Eavesdropping" Official Music Video - YouTube

Michou ? "Growing Younger" Official Music Video - YouTube

[Miotch]

Rock It - Little Red - YouTube

[Canuck]

http://www.cbc.ca/q/blog/2011/12/08/the-national-perform-two-brand-new-songs-on-q/

2 new tracks from The National.

[Miotch]

lol @ cbc

[Canuck]

:(

[I steal cable]

listening to radio 2 at work at silly AM in the morning and this song came on

Chris Isaak Live It Up - YouTube

chooooooon

almost pissed myself laughing when I searched for more of his songs and this came up

Chris Isaak - Wicked Game - YouTube

[Lagom]

I've no idea what their fanbase is like, but they've recently been Glee'd, so they must be getting somewhere. One of my favourite bands, and definitely one of my favourite frontmen in Nate Ruess, have a listen to fun. if you fancy it.

http://www.ournameisfun.com/
@Ournameisfun

[Canuck]

I know they're well known, and just about everyone here knows about them, but fuck me The National are good. Quite possibly the most underrated band today. Everything they touch is pure beauty.

The National - About today (audio only) - YouTube

If you're not into them, get into them.

[Simmo Fortyone]

Matt Corby - Brother

Matt Corby - Brother (Audio) - YouTube

[Canuck]

Yup, that's quite good :yes:.

Keep it going.

[LOCONUT]

Blind Pilot - Oviedo (HD) - YouTube

Blind Pilot is pretty fucking good. A bit like Bishop Allen meets older Blitzen Trapper. Cool, lo-fi stuff.

3 Rounds and a Sound is their first record and it is a good place to start if you want to check them out. One of the truly great albums of the last few years.

[Matthew]

i kinda dig that song. you better not be lying.

[LOCONUT]

By the way, I am gonna pay a lot more attention to this forum from now on...

[LOCONUT]

Future Islands - Before The Bridge (Album version) - YouTube

Future Islands - Give us the Wind

I am pretty sure that this is how Pink Floyd would sound if they just formed a few years ago.

[Matthew]

not feeling that one. try again dude. lets just make this between you and i.

[LOCONUT]

New Moonface:

Moonface - "Teary Eyes And Bloody Lips" - YouTube

[Matthew]

vocals sound like the boss mixed with dylan. will check a bit more out by them before you get a final verdict from me.

[LOCONUT]

Thank god.

[Matthew]

dont thank me

[Lagom]

fun. have released their second album for stream over at http://www.ournameisfun.com it's delightful

[InsertItHere]

The Tallest Man on Earth. Great sound...very Bob Dylan-esque. Enjoy!

The Tallest Man on Earth - King of Spain - YouTube

[Canuck]

Matt Corby - Brother

Matt Corby - Brother (Audio) - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IglwAVcuE6c

[Miotch]

This is fucking INCREDIBLE

Vacationer - Good As New (New Vacationer Album - "Gone" Out Now on Downtown Records) - YouTube

[Miotch]

No love for that? Screw you guys.

[Kdestiny]

I love the Rescues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlajS_d3fHc

[McBain]

No love for that? Screw you guys.

I've heard of them, gonna give it a crack as I think I'll probably dig.

Don't tend to head to LR that much these days since it became a sub-forum.

Can anyone recommend any reggae/dub?

[Canuck]

No love for that? Screw you guys.

Sorry, I've been loving it yeah.

[MikeHunt]

I love the Rescues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlajS_d3fHc

Wow that is shockingly bad. What drew you to this?

[Canuck]

Alright. Going for coffee in a minute and I have some house cleaning to do when I get back. I need some music to get me through it without running through the walls. Help.

[Matthew]

give me music

[Fanny]

probably very Mainstream, but I'd never heard of them until I heard their song underpinning one of the making of videos for a Jake and Amir episode (whew).

Anyway, Seymore Saves the World are on in my car every other morning lately. Lovely little indie-folk (? I dunno what stuff is) band that you don't have to think too hard about. Just enjoy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KasWc9mEYd8

[Canuck]

give me music

http://www.nme.com/news/passion-pit/64272

I'm probably a little too anxious for this album.

[Canuck]

By the way, I am gonna pay a lot more attention to this forum from now on...

:(

[Canuck]

Joe Purdy - Outlaws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeAoirnb2tI

Just discovering him now. Not sure how well known he is, but my friend tells me he has a bunch of albums. Amazo tune.

[thetony]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmIK6nsXSw0

Paul Simon/Jerry Douglas doing The Boxer w/ Mumford and Sons

[Canuck]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PTSOKDa0NI

orgasmic.

[Canuck]

Ben Howard:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADP65wbBUpc&feature=relmfu


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnxCxHLAqn8&feature=relmfu

[Canuck]

Could do with some study music. Help?

[Canuck]

Cunts.

Anyways, been listening to these guys for a while now. They seem to be gaining some steam...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sf7J8wXXa8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKNwx82kPjY


Daughter has a bit of popularity now as well, but for those of you who haven't heard...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEpMj-tqixs

[Canuck]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c__noWWtdZg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLFICL9hikk


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0DvjgagJko

[Canuck]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW2f1AMeqXo