Please recommend me some new music!

[joes522]

I feel like I keep listening to the same stuff lately, Im looking for some new and interesting stuff.

Here are some bands Ive been listening to lately:
Death Cab For Cutie
Minus the Bear
Sharks Keep Moving
The Postal Service
Jack's Mannequin

Im really looking for some new stuff, so if you could make any recommendations based on the types of bands Im into lately, id very much appreciate it. Thanks!

[redmeister]

not sure if this is quite what youre lookin for but maybe frou frou or jason mraz

[apsterling]

Anarbor might be too poppy, but you might want to check out their stuff.

Also, my current duo project, Sketchbook Romantics might be something you're interested in, but we've only finished two tracks, and only one is on our purevolume (http://www.purevolume.com/sketchbookromantics).

As for established bands, Air Traffic, Phantom Planet, and The Wombats don't necessarily have the electro aspect of it, but they're all very good bands in their own right.

[jalagl]

James' latest album is pretty good

As for some bands I would recommend:

Antlerand (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=138166532)
Band of Horses (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=129649188)
The Sea and Cake (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=5506450)
Architecture in Helsinki (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=7377207)
Metric (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=4125821)
Devotchka (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=22096224)
Stars (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=6933398)
My Morning Jacket (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=2322618)
MGMT (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=251553551)
Midnight Juggernauts (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=121913610)
VHS or Beta (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=23390967)
Dredg (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=5243298)


I'm pretty sure you will find something in that list. :D

[tMac85]

The Stills! you will love them. 'Logic will break your heart' and Oceans will rise' Great albums. Hope you like it.

[agbot]

Pandora?

Go to http://pandora.com/, sign up for free account, add a station for each of the artists you listed, then click Quick Play. :) I hit a dry spell for new music as well I've been finding new stuff via Pandora.

[Mark Morb]

May I suggest:

Morbius (http://www.emusic.com/album/Morbius-Greatest-Hits-MP3-Download/11285137.html)
Synthpunk Discopanzer (http://www.emusic.com/album/Synthpunk-Discopanzer-S-P-D-P-MP3-Download/11295033.html)

They are both signed to my label (my declaration of interest) but based on your list I think you would enjoy them. Not spam as I have other artists who probably wouldn't fit the bill ;)

Cheers,
Mark

[velocityg4]

Though they are not exactly new you could always listen to Handel, Bach, Stravinsky, Berlioz and other greats from the Baroque to Impressionism Eras.

They are definitely interesting and if you are like many people you have not listened to their work very much. If you are worried about their image do not worry most of the classical composers were as big of drunks, drug abusers and fornicators as current musicians. It just was not spoken of as much in polite society.

[joes522]

tmac: thanks for your suggestion of the stills, i really like them.

apster: you guys sound like you have a lot of potential. PM me if you'd like when you put up some more tracks.

agbot: i completely forgot about pandora....I just downloaded the pandora iphone app, which is ridiculously awesome. thanks for that.

mark: i havent listened to these bands yet, but I will do so soon.

I am also getting into a band called the morning of...
http://www.purevolume.com/themorningof

here is an awesome older song of theirs, which is now off purevolume sadly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjzQnK_amYg

[That-Is-Bull]

Shpongle! (http://blobfish.net/music/Shpongle%20-%20The%20Nebbish%20Route.mp3)

And Amon Tobin and stuff. (http://blobfish.net/music)

[apsterling]

Sure thing, Joe.
We're currently finishing up another song, so it shouldn't be too long until more stuff is up.

[redmeister]

damn some crazy names in here i've never heard of before. will have to give em a whirl

[McGiord]

I'm not into those bands, but you can turn on your iTunes ministore display and the genius feature and you will have some suggestions and recomendations based on your playlists.

[Scepticalscribe]

Though they are not exactly new you could always listen to Handel, Bach, Stravinsky, Berlioz and other greats from the Baroque to Impressionism Eras.

They are definitely interesting and if you are like many people you have not listened to their work very much. If you are worried about their image do not worry most of the classical composers were as big of drunks, drug abusers and fornicators as current musicians. It just was not spoken of as much in polite society.

I like that, and agree, nice one. Re music, I echo what you said about trying classical composers. More modern stuff that I love includes the great Brazilian fusion jazz band Azymuth (was privileged to see them live a few years ago), Pink Martini - an elegant and fantastic eclectic musical group from Portland, Oregon, Yann Tiersen (sound track of Amalie among others; I saw him too, at a very self-indulgent concert he gave a few years ago), the Buena Vista Social Club. Try some of those for starters And don't dream of overlooking the immortal Mozart.
Cheers

[velocityg4]

I like that, and agree, nice one. Re music, I echo what you said about trying classical composers. More modern stuff that I love includes the great Brazilian fusion jazz band Azymuth (was privileged to see them live a few years ago), Pink Martini - an elegant and fantastic eclectic musical group from Portland, Oregon, Yann Tiersen (sound track of Amalie among others; I saw him too, at a very self-indulgent concert he gave a few years ago), the Buena Vista Social Club. Try some of those for starters And don't dream of overlooking the immortal Mozart.
Cheers
I avoided saying Mozart since he is always thought of as the model of classical. I do love Mozart's work just had to mention the other composers.

Those other musical forms you mentioned sound interesting may have to listen to some samples. Basically to the OP I got much more appreciation and enjoyment from music by sampling many forms. I listen to just about any form. Besides 60's to 80's country and most club or rap music.

Heck some German Polka can be fun to listen to occasionally, at Oktoberfest anyways:D

[mike3k]

I've been listening to:

Arcade Fire
Vampire Weekend
The Fratellis
Sigur Ros
The Most Serene Republic
Steve Earle
Conor Oberst
Ashley Maher
The Decemberists

[davidanddavid]

Band Of Horses
Kings Of Leon
The Whigs
The Republic Tigers
Citay
Rosewood Thieves
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Black Keys

[Mr. lax]

My Patch - Jim Noir
Atlas - Battles


Just some good, calming music

[Mr. lax]

Also anything by ELO

[Mark Morb]

Also anything by ELO
Oh Yes :)

[Scepticalscribe]

I avoided saying Mozart since he is always thought of as the model of classical. I do love Mozart's work just had to mention the other composers.

Those other musical forms you mentioned sound interesting may have to listen to some samples. Basically to the OP I got much more appreciation and enjoyment from music by sampling many forms. I listen to just about any form. Besides 60's to 80's country and most club or rap music.

Heck some German Polka can be fun to listen to occasionally, at Oktoberfest anyways:D

Again, I agree. Context can help enhance musical appreciation. And yes, German polka has its place, as have Balkan brass bands (try Beirut - a strangely compelling cross between Balkan folk and French chanson cafe stuff, all put together by a very gifted American youngster); the others I have mentioned - even the superb Buena Vista Social Club (fabulous Cuban music - and yes, I was privileged to see them, too, in Dublin nearly a decade ago), have had a relatively limited output, but are still excellent for all of that.
Cheers

[comictimes]

I've been listening to:

The Decemberists


I was going to suggest them. Also Ted Leo and the Pharmacists... I've been listening to both these bands a lot recently :)

[iDAG]

Have you tried using the Genus in iTunes 8 yet? I bet that will help you discover some new music in the iTunes Store. :)

[Scepticalscribe]

Also anything by ELO

Yeah, ELO are great. Some of the older "classics" really stand the test of time; I spent a few hours two nights ago listening to Leonard Cohen (pure class), Eric Clapton, Nick Cave, and Peggy Lee. Try Manu Chao for some sunshine in your music, simply wonderful.
Cheers

[Primejimbo]

Iron Maiden :D
I started listening to a band called Eyes set to kill, they are pretty good.

[Scepticalscribe]

Two I listened to in the past 24 hours were Arthur Lee's group Love (fantastic album called Love Forever Changes) and Scott Walker. Memory lane stuff, but really good.
Cheers

[themoonisdown09]

If you want to listen to some relaxing music, these bands are the best:


Hammock (http://www.myspace.com/hammockmusic)
Caspian (http://www.myspace.com/caspiantheband)
Explosions in the Sky (http://www.myspace.com/explosionsinthesky)
The Album Leaf (http://www.myspace.com/thealbumleaf)


I love listening to these bands while at work programming!

[Primejimbo]

A good local Chicago band called Heavy The Fall is really good and I like them a lot. They have Charlie Benante, the drummer or Anthrax playing drums on the CD's. They have a "Pearl Jam"/Rock sound.
www.myspace.com/heavythefall

[mac88]

Pearl Jam Ten (Redux). Freakin' awesome! I know, it's 20 years old, but the remixed tracks are awesome!

[Mr. lax]

Bo Burnham (Funny)

Dropkick Murphys (If you like punkish irish music) <--- Seriously some of the best music ever

[xparaparafreakx]

http://www.promoonly.com/view_format.php?IssueTitleID=15

[coraven]

listen to Humanlab!! i bet you would like them...

www.myspace.com/humanlab

[Scepticalscribe]

I recently put the Beatles (White Album, Revolver, Abbey Road and Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band) on my iPod and listeded to them for the first time in, oh, almost a decade. Incredibly good and absolutely ageless; I have them all on vinyl but have lacked a needle for my old turntable hence I hadn't heard them in ages. Well worth looking up and listening to.

Cheers

[DesignerGenes]

The Mars Volta - The Bedlam in Goliath

I'm listening to it right now and you will never have heard anything like it.
"Ouroboros" is a great track on that album.

[Unspoken Demise]

HORSE the band.
or
Attack Attack

[SpookTheHamster]

I listen to a few of the bands you had in your original post.

Have you listened to Portugal. The Man?

Their first album 'Waiter: You Vultures' is probably the best (IMO)

[Unspoken Demise]

I listen to a few of the bands you had in your original post.

Have you listened to Portugal. The Man?

Their first album 'Waiter: You Vultures' is probably the best (IMO)

Oh man, good album. Chicago makes me :D

[Watabou]

Last.fm also helps a lot if you wanna go through that route.

Here's some of the bands I've been listening to that I really like. I've just recently been listening to them so you might like some of these. All of them are pretty great actually.

AC/DC
Pearl Jam
Black Sabbath
Dream Theater
Nirvana
Kings of Leon
Breaking Benjamin
Three Days Grace

[jb1280]

Check out Grizzly Bear

[jono_3]

you might like my new record, semi progressive acoustic and electric rock. check links in signature