Best New (Smaller) Bands on Lineup « Thread Started on Feb 25, 2010, 1:48pm »
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- The Very Best! Too bad they are in the dance tent (lucky for you in the dance tent), they do a mix of shows, with instruments/dj set/mc, - Riding the new world beat infusion, but they are very very fun and imo doing the world beat thing better than most (Sorry VW), plus they team up brooklyn hippsters with credible Malawi talent. Check out Warmest Heart of Africa
-Portugal, the Man- Seen 'em, great live show for such a new band. Have a huge expansive sound some what similar to Tv on the Radio - Dramatic songs, swirling loud guitars, messed up harmonies. Awesome modern psych band, and you can tell they play this music for the music not cuz psychedelic got cool again (burn Edward Sharpe!!!!!!)
Patrick Watson-Mix of orchestral and Jeff Buckley pop, I think his albums are beautiful and his voice sounds crazy!
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-Cymbals Eat Guitars-(Now I'm only doing the name thing to give people an idea and it's the easiest way, so here goes) If Built to Spill, Pavement, Sunny Day in Real Estate and Sebadoh actually came of age in the 2000s and met Bradford Cox (Deerhunter,Atlas Sound) one crazy night and got totally messed up and then moved the party to a quiet room and....... shared ideas! Great album, but I have heard not so good live, but hey they just gettin' started baby! On record they do play some sick guitar.
Local Natives- Mellow. spacious, and still very danceable. Even if I didn't know they were from LA I would say this record sounds like warm sun, elements of Arcade Fire's mid tempo stuff. I'm interested because of the tempos and spaciousness are very good and the perfect tiny tweak that make them sound miles ahead of many other young bands that are some what similar
Girls- Don't know if they (he) counts as small, but great album and the personality that is in each song is always a good indication that no matter the way it is performed live it's gonna look legit, few new bands I find are worth while doing the live "we're just a cool hot mess of our record", this guy seems worth while.
Mon.
No Age- Defenitely doing the Lo-Fi thing right! Energetic and improvisational and bust out the hooks always at the right time
Japandroids- Got to say their name stopped me from listening to them initially (I know shouldn't be the case, but what can ya do?), turns out they are totally sweet. Refreshing that a buzz band doesn't sound like they are to cool for school or fucking music, no disco beats for these guys, the genre Alternative needs to came back, ("My favorite music is Alternative" said a sweet lil' dude in the sixth grade circa 1997)
Neon Indian- If you're looking for a new dance band they are certainly enjoyable
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Re: Best New (Smaller) Bands on Lineup « Reply #2 on Feb 25, 2010, 4:22pm »
Can't agree more about The Very Best. I picked up their album the other day and it brings a huge smile to my face everytime I listen to it. I'd like to add Freelance Whales to that list. Their debut album comes out in a few weeks but I managed to find an advance copy and it's some of the (dare i say) cutest indie/dream pop I've ever heard. Definitely worth checking out.
Re: Best New (Smaller) Bands on Lineup « Reply #4 on Feb 25, 2010, 6:25pm »
Really excited for a bunch of smaller bands...
The Low Anthem - fantastic. Timeless songs. Mellow and folky, but never boring. Nurses - remind me a bit of Animal Collective at times, Yeasayer too Fool's Gold - catchy songs, interesting rhythms. Again, remind me a bit of Yeasayer at times...with Hebrew lyrics Local Natives - epic songs, good lyrics, really catchy...they'll be big i think Mumford & Sons - anthemic songs with banjo Freelance Whales - sound great so far, but I've only heard a couple songs Avi Buffalo - "What's in it for?" is amazing, but that's all I've heard....looking forward to hearing more from them
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Re: Best New (Smaller) Bands on Lineup « Reply #9 on Mar 16, 2010, 11:56am »
I'm gonna put my money on Local Natives to be the early mainstage/smaller stage band that comes back next year with an afternoon spot on the main stage, following in the footsteps of Fleet Foxes and Passion Pit.
Re: Best New (Smaller) Bands on Lineup « Reply #10 on Mar 16, 2010, 12:17pm »
Smaller Canadian acts worth checking out: - Patrick Watson: So very good, incredible mix of instruments and a wonderful range on Mr. Watson. - City and Colour: Dallas Green's (from Alexisonfire fame) solo project. Folky, normally acoustic rock. Seen him 3 times, very intimate shows. Worth a listen. - Japandroids: While the other two acts are mellow and soothing, Japandriods are the opposite. They are rockers from Vancouver, and are gaining momentum fast. The two guys in the band do a great job and really work hard. They will be big. Soon. - Caribou: Instrumentals are very detailed and layered. Never seen before but comes very highly recommended
I'm gonna put my money on Local Natives to be the early mainstage/smaller stage band that comes back next year with an afternoon spot on the main stage, following in the footsteps of Fleet Foxes and Passion Pit.
Re: Best New (Smaller) Bands on Lineup « Reply #12 on Mar 19, 2010, 1:30pm »
Oh yeah Local Natives for sure, but do not underestimate The Middle East, Caribou, Phantogram, and Jets Overhead. Freelance Whales will most definitely be a good show... I'm excited to see Shadow Shadow Shade again, and Martina Topley Bird.
Not knowing what everyone's definition of (smaller,) may be... I about keeled over seeing The Heavy announced because that is going to be a sick show, as well as The Temper Trap, The Tallest Man, and of course the XX.
really Jets Overhead? I haven't listened to their albums , but i've heard them on the radio. I wasn't feeling it, is there something i'm missing?
It's really up to your taste, but I've been diggin' there sound for quite some time, as they are up in Canada and don't seem to come too far south I haven't had the opportunity, but yeah I would definitely give them a little more of a listen.
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