Cool Bands No One Seems Know About

starseed_10 · Post by **starseed_10** » 1/27/2003, 11:23 am

dammit kazaa doesnt work again

....I"ll find some indi for you guys though.

finding emo · Post by **finding emo** » 1/27/2003, 12:45 pm

Authority Zero :nod:

megxyz128 · Post by **megxyz128** » 1/27/2003, 2:03 pm

Good Mourning wrote:I was kind of hoping for some indie bands in here that I never heard of, but I have been disappointed. Sad, I know too much about the indie scene that isn't local. But hey, seeing that I always mention these guys in any thread ever, check out:

ALKALINE TRIO
Sparta
Mars Volta
Koufax (Damnit Bethany, they're my band, not yours)
Hot Water Music (God bless Alkaline Trio, I'd never have heard of them if not for ALK3)
Hadji and the Turbans (Let me tell you, you will not be disappointed.)
Lucky Boys Confusion (Even though Bort already said them)
One Man Army (Check out S.O.S.)
The All-American Rejects (Good good good band)
Taking Back Sunday

Also people, I would like to say one thing. If you're into the present day emo/punk/indie scene, just download anything by The Cure. It's so worth your time. If not for them, the indie scene would be shitty.

Just download some Alkaline Trio.

I agree with The Cure. I'm glad to see another Cure fan on the board. As well as Sparta. And of course TBS, but we've already had numerous discussions about them in other threads.

EDIT: If you're a fan of The Cure and harder music, definitely check out AFI, if you haven't already. I think you'd like them a lot.

emily · Post by **emily** » 1/27/2003, 2:42 pm

I personally enjoyed Winter's Tale by AFI, although I haven't herad much. Cool how a kid had a Hot Water Music shirt, but didn't know who they were. Woo. Another band to check out:

The Rolling Stones

emily · Post by **emily** » 1/27/2003, 2:59 pm

Coming off as a less pretentious or cartoonish version of Rancid, the Yo-Yo's debut is chalked full of the big sweaty choruses, high energy guitar attack, and undeniably sharp songwriting hooks that made the former heroes of the punk revival scene. Danny McCormack, formerly of UK faves the Wildhearts, has seamlessly transplanted the best elements of what made his previous work so successful. Though certainly not dabbling in ska or reggae, the Yo-Yo's purist brand of backwards glancing punk rock is both well-polished and edgy, with excellent four-part harmonies betraying any sense of amateurish ethic. Certainly, they make little effort to hide their more pop-influenced tendencies, as elements of surf music and mod rock occasionally turn up. There may not be any manifestos lurking in the shouted choruses of "Head Over Heels," the over-amped rockabilly riffing of "Rumble(d)," or the simplistic "Sunshine Girl," but good punk rock has rarely been too terribly cerebral. What remains is one of the purest blasts of tuneful punk rock spirit to emerge in recent years, and those wishing that the genre had never progressed past 1979 should take notice. More than anything, the Yo-Yo's prove that it can still be fun to pogo down the same well-worn road. ~ Matt Fink, All Music Guide

The YoYos = good old rock n roll
get their cd: Uppers and Downers
they are no longer a band but i love them

megxyz128 · Post by **megxyz128** » 1/27/2003, 3:35 pm

Emily wrote:I personally enjoyed Winter's Tale by AFI, although I haven't herad much. Cool how a kid had a Hot Water Music shirt, but didn't know who they were. Woo. Another band to check out:

The Rolling Stones

You should check out:
Girl's Not Grey (their new single, very good)
Total Immortal
Dream Of Waking
Days Of The Phoenix
Prayer Position
God Called In Sick Today
The Last Kiss
Narrative Of Soul Against Soul

Okay, I think i'll stop now before it gets too long, but definitely check some of those out.

starseed_10 · Post by **starseed_10** » 1/27/2003, 5:54 pm

Breaking Pangaea!! They're all remotely queued though except one song

. But its a gooood song

the android · Post by **the android** » 1/27/2003, 8:14 pm

Cave In.

Go download:

In The Steam of Commerce
New Moon
Big Riff
Lost in The Air

bort8 · Post by **bort8** » 1/27/2003, 8:50 pm

i saw cave in open up for JEW...they were alright, but all their songs sounded exactly the same

the android · Post by **the android** » 1/27/2003, 9:15 pm

Haha, they kinna do.

Most of the songs off of Jupiter do kinna sound the same. Their new album is different.

Sufjan Stevens · Post by **Sufjan Stevens** » 1/27/2003, 9:24 pm

From Autumn to Ashes
The Early November
Dredg

Check them all out.

olpcc · Post by **olpcc** » 1/27/2003, 9:58 pm

Graham Colton the cd is a little more pop than it should be, but live he is fuckin awesome, even better when he plays acoustic.. matthew is a great song... i just saw him at Small's in Hamtramack it was incredible... smallest place i have every been too, i was soo close i was practical on stage, hell i was sitting on stage while waiting for the opening band

areusad831 · Post by **areusad831** » 1/27/2003, 10:51 pm

starseed_10 wrote:Breaking Pangaea!! They're all remotely queued though except one song . But its a gooood song

i just found out they are opening for taking back sunday when i see them in 2 weeks, guess i should start downloading.

also opening anyone here of these bands?:

Dearly Departed, The Goodwill, Three Years Older

nelison · Post by **nelison** » 1/27/2003, 11:56 pm

not too sure if you'll be able to find any of their stuff but see if you can get some stuff by...

Ampallang

they're a good area band, they've opened up for the tea party, I Mother Earth, and Robin Black

starvingeyes · Post by **starvingeyes** » 1/28/2003, 2:30 pm

i don't know if they count since they've achieved moderate success in the past, but

wilco

others...

yo la tengo - they are like, the quintessential indie rock band. they do it all
galaxie 500
death cab for cutie
five easy pieces - this is the best alt-country pop record ever.

everyone should check out at least some music from the elephant 6 collective even though i think they are highly over rated [ esp. the apples in stereo. they really aren't that good ].

built to spill is good
superchunk has some solid songs
sparklehorse
planes mistaken for stars - this is the only "hardcore" band that has ever been good, period.

holly_hox · Post by **holly_hox** » 1/29/2003, 10:35 pm

saves the day!!!!

I AM ME · Post by **I AM ME** » 1/30/2003, 12:28 am

God Called In Sick Today? that's the coolest name ever :love:

megxyz128 · Post by **megxyz128** » 1/30/2003, 6:24 am

lol, yeah, it's a really pretty song too! :nod:

megxyz128 · Post by **megxyz128** » 1/30/2003, 6:25 am

xchrisx wrote:planes mistaken for stars - this is the only "hardcore" band that has ever been good, period.

Yeah, I saw them open up for Thursday a little while ago, very very good band.

starseed_10 · Post by **starseed_10** » 1/30/2003, 11:21 am

i never really caught on to them... guess i'll do some more listening