Plain and simple. Good music, music criticism, etcetera.
Message Me
May 7, 2012
Artist: You Blew It!
Song: The One With Marc
Album: Grow Up, Dude
Year: 2012
Genre: Indie/Emo
Such a good band, on such a good label (Top Shelf Records, check them out!), while they are a tiny bit on the depressing side, it doesn’t mean you can’t jam out these guys while you’re having a good time. They are perfect for any kind of situation, except for a bumpin’ ass party haha. Powerful lyrics, with solid indie riffage, and plenty of that ambient stuff going on there to set the mood. Don’t forget the moody, yet really pleasant voice of the singer! YBI! really makes me feel good, makes me want to hang out with some close friends all night, you know? Well I guess you won’t until you click play, so you need to do that first! If you’re into indie at all, or are looking for a good emo band to listen to, then these are your guys! Check ‘em out! They are seriously underrated, and could use your support!
I don’t see how this band is signed to Rise Records. I guess it would have to be because Rise Records wants to increase their audience by signing more bands like these guys. I’ve always disliked Rise Records for having shite, such as Attack Attack! and Miss May I, but whatever, this is not about Rise Records, this is about the amazing group: Daytrader. Never heard of them? That’s fine, these guys will be in your top twenty, no doubt. They remind of Jimmy Eat World, Saves The Day, and Hot Water Music (purely the instrumental stuff, not the vocals), so if you’re fan of any of those bands, then definitely check out Daytrader. Honestly though, I feel that any of you indie rockers out there will eat this up. I know I did! Daytrader isn’t just your average indie rock band with a pop-punk twist, they are definitely a solid group, but they are far from boring. They’ve got a lot of ambient riffage going on with the guitars, which compliments the upbeat drumming and straightforward, yet groovy bass playing. The singer can definitely sing. His style fits the band perfectly, really getting those perfect highs at the perfect times. He has somewhat of a twang in his voice as well, which makes it unique, and I love that, haha. Daytrader is going to fit well in your Summer playlists, so don’t miss out!
One of the best bands out there right now, that’s for damn sure. The singer’s got pipes, and the the instruments are played phenomenally well in this band. Really fun, bouncy, and positive prog-rock. If you’re into bands like Closure In Moscow and At The Drive-In then you definitely need to give these guys a listen. This is definitely one of my favorite release so far this year! You need this EP on your Summer playlist, really good to sing along with, especially with friends! Goodness this guy can sing, the riffs are perfect, and the drumming is solid. On top of that they throw in a lot of odds and ends you wouldn’t expect from this style of music. It’s like progressive rock meets post hardcore. They remind me a bit of At The Drive-In, which is obviously awesome. Superior musicianship here, and I cannot wait until I get to see these guys live! I hope this band goes far! Visit their page, like them, and go buy this new album! Not trying to pay for the music? Go visit their bandcamp and you can get their last release fo’ free!
I really don’t have the words to describe how cool Vacationer is. Have you ever heard of Person L? If not then you suck and need to check them out. What about The Starting Line? You have to have! The lead singer from TSL sings and plays the guitar for Person L, and he also happens to be the frontman of Vacationer! When I first heard Vacationer, I recognized the voice, and as I suspected I discovered it was Kenny Vasoli! Anyway, this is the chillest music I’ve heard in awhile. Vacationer is a collaborative effort that makes music revolving around, well vacationing. Chillin’ out, having a good time with good people and good vibes. Really uplifting, awesome stuff. Can’t get enough it. So perfect for Summer that it isn’t even funny! If you go to their site, which I will link below, you can type in any state and then the site plays a collection of videos from that state with their track “Trip” in the background. Sweet, right? They remind of so many different bands that I can’t really pin any of them. I hear some American Royalty in there, that’s for sure! You just have to listen. Beautiful music here. I really can’t wait to jam this out this Summer.
This musician messaged me awhile ago, but I am only getting around to it now, because I’ve been on the Xbox. Anyway, TMIAA was quite a pleasant surprise! Indie Folk with a touch of bluegrass makes for music something along the lines of Grizzly Bear, so if you’re into Grizzly Bear then you’re going to want to check this guy out. His voice reminds especially of someone else, but I still cannot think of who it is! Either way, you should support this guy, and purchase Shibboleth. It’s only a four track album, which is more-or-less a demo, but you get to name your price! Everything counts for musicians these days! I’m not going to say only throw this guy a quarter, but if that’s all you got then I’m sure he wouldn’t mind. These tracks are perfect for the up and coming summer nights with your friends and a campfire (hopefully it won’t be hot as fuuu- this Summer). This Mouth Is An Ashtray is delivering some fresh Indie Folk this summer, so definitely click for more and visit his bandcamp to grab yourself “Shibboleth!”
I am so glad they were giving this to fans for free when they pre-ordered the upcoming album, “Port Of Morrow.” This song is sooooooo good! Apparently it is the flagship song of this album, but I am not sure on that. What I really love about The Shins is their unique indie rock sound. Most indie rock bands nowadays all sounds the same, but I have not heard many bands that sound quite the same as The Shins, and I really appreciate that in bands. I know that it is getting harder and harder to be original, but The Shins has kept it going for quite a long time. They always deliver! I don’t really have the words to do them justice, just give them a listen if you have not heard of them for some reason, and if you’re a fan that is out of the loop, well here is your chance! For fans of bands like Modest Mouse (if you understand why I’m really saying Modest Mouse, then high-five!) and Neutral Milk Hotel.
Wow, this is the best band that has been suggested to me so far. They remind of Foals and Two Door Cinema Club, but better than both. I went and did a quick listen to a handful of songs off of their Pre-Columbians EP and I was just blown away. Really solid musicianship with intriguing reverberated vocals to boot. The guitar riffs are more or less a collection of lead-like ostinatos (sp?) that make up the rhythm. They hardly ever play all the notes in a chord at once, which is generally how indie rock bands are, but not Edelwiess. Goodness, I’m so glad someone showed me this, I’ve been missing out on it for quite a long time, haha. The music is really fun sounding, and has a really, really great touch of Mathrock. That being said, it’s not too simple, but not too complicated so you don’t need to have taken Music Theory to really grasp or enjoy these guys. What I also really like about this band is that they don’t have five million effects on their instruments in an attempt to be avant-garde, haha, and the production quality on this EP is pretty good too! Not too studio-tight, but not too raw either. This band is definitely for fans of Foals, Bloc Party, and Two Door Cinema Club. That’s not to say that nobody else would like them, so if you’re not too much into those bands, you still need to give these guys a listen. Oh man, I’ve got to thank the anonymous who shared this great band with me!
This band creates some of the most catchy and original stuff ever. They remind me somewhat of The Beatles and Queen, does anybody else here that? Funny thing is, is that I don’t care for The Beatles or Queen, though I do recognize what they’ve done for the music industry. The Beatles is one of the best bands of all time, but I still don’t listen to them, haha. ANYWAY! If you’re into The Beatles, check this great band out, and if not, then still check them out. They make super catchy, original, and uplifting music. You won’t regret listening, I can almost promise that!
Enjoy!
P.S. Did I mention how catchy they are? Some of the best choruses ever, right here, right now.
Genre: Progressive/Indie/Rock/GREATNESS/Anthony Green Core
I think this is my second Circa post, but who cares, they deserve a million. It was hard to just say “Indie Rock,” because Circa Survive is just so much more. If you don’t know who Circa Survive is, then I apologize that your life is in such bad shape. Circa Survive is TOP-TIER, NEXT LEVEL shxt. Even their new stuff, which isn’t amazing, is better than your life, hahaha, but no really. Give this awesome band a listen if you have not, and then go watch them live. They are mind-blowing live. Excellent, excellent musicians and a top-notch singer. Their music is just amazing. One of my top three bands of all time. Again, if you have not heard them, listen to them, and if you have just go on ahead and enjoy some ear candy!
I am in love with this song! These two girls know how to make some good music, and I think they could take their music really far, especially as radio-friendly it is. Don’t let that deter you folks who are against the mainstream stuff though! This is just some really solid folky-pop, that I think a whole lot of you would love, so don’t miss out! Click to play!
