Help me find new music?
October 10, 2005 11:11 AM Subscribe
Help me find new music?
I'm looking for suggestions on new-to-me music that falls in a range from bluesy to rock, heavy on the blues side, a mix of songs that the white stripes' ball and biscuit would fit in with. I'm looking mostly for new-ish stuff, but older songs are awesome too.
I'm looking for suggestions on new-to-me music that falls in a range from bluesy to rock, heavy on the blues side, a mix of songs that the white stripes' ball and biscuit would fit in with. I'm looking mostly for new-ish stuff, but older songs are awesome too.
Also- Sons and Daughters. They're from Scotland, but they do this interesting Americana-esque rock thing.
posted by amandaudoff at 11:18 AM on October 10, 2005
posted by amandaudoff at 11:18 AM on October 10, 2005
I came across The Hype Machine a few weeks ago (before they took away the easy download links) and have been impressed with the variety and quality of the music I've found there.
Its a bit more work now because you'll have to go to the blogs listed to download the music but its still a great way of finding new music to groove to.
Another good place to hit up is LivePlasma. You type in a musician you know and like and they will give you musicians related to them. It has about a 50-50 chance of sacking your browser though so beware.
posted by fenriq at 11:27 AM on October 10, 2005
Its a bit more work now because you'll have to go to the blogs listed to download the music but its still a great way of finding new music to groove to.
Another good place to hit up is LivePlasma. You type in a musician you know and like and they will give you musicians related to them. It has about a 50-50 chance of sacking your browser though so beware.
posted by fenriq at 11:27 AM on October 10, 2005
The Muggs.
The Hard Lessons
The Hentchmen
The Paybacks
The Avatars
This is what we got in Detroit. If you like that style of music, you should just move here (I got about 20 other bands that I can recommend too).
posted by klangklangston at 11:28 AM on October 10, 2005
The Hard Lessons
The Hentchmen
The Paybacks
The Avatars
This is what we got in Detroit. If you like that style of music, you should just move here (I got about 20 other bands that I can recommend too).
posted by klangklangston at 11:28 AM on October 10, 2005
I don't know the White Stripes. But check out Joe Bonamassa. You can listen to longer clips here.
posted by cribcage at 11:45 AM on October 10, 2005
posted by cribcage at 11:45 AM on October 10, 2005
Music Map.
It's like a lava lamp of music, only different.
posted by willmize at 11:54 AM on October 10, 2005
It's like a lava lamp of music, only different.
posted by willmize at 11:54 AM on October 10, 2005
Yahoo's Launchcast service has been a remarkable boon for me in finding new music. Even the free version allows you to pick your favorites, rate similar bands and songs, and then see what falls out of its statistical analysis of what you'd like in a play list. Sometimes I just spend some time surfing through songs and artists, rating as I go, just so I can find stuff I either haven't heard in years, or find stuff I didn't know I liked.
Recently, I started listening to Ted Nugent's Stranglehold. Now, that's the epitome of blues rock and roll.
posted by thanotopsis at 12:09 PM on October 10, 2005
Recently, I started listening to Ted Nugent's Stranglehold. Now, that's the epitome of blues rock and roll.
posted by thanotopsis at 12:09 PM on October 10, 2005
Be sure to download this awesome live show of the Black Keys at The Metro in Chicago. Hey, it's even completely legal!
posted by koenie at 12:09 PM on October 10, 2005
posted by koenie at 12:09 PM on October 10, 2005
The recently deceased R.L. Burnside might make you tap your feet. See Fat Possum Records for more info (oddly, their webpage does not mention his death).
posted by scratch at 12:12 PM on October 10, 2005
posted by scratch at 12:12 PM on October 10, 2005
The Greenhornes.
By the way, Last.fm's player allows you to listen to audiostreams that have been tagged with a certain genre, or that play music similar to other artists you already know.
posted by koenie at 12:25 PM on October 10, 2005
By the way, Last.fm's player allows you to listen to audiostreams that have been tagged with a certain genre, or that play music similar to other artists you already know.
posted by koenie at 12:25 PM on October 10, 2005
Best answer: For depth and range of music, and for intelligent playlisting, I found Pandora to be a revelation. It's a flash interface that will start playing music straight away, so it can't hurt to try it.
I found it works best when I enter a particular song I'm really into rather than an artist, as the suggestion engine is based on the musical characteristics of individual tracks.
posted by godawful at 12:56 PM on October 10, 2005
I found it works best when I enter a particular song I'm really into rather than an artist, as the suggestion engine is based on the musical characteristics of individual tracks.
posted by godawful at 12:56 PM on October 10, 2005
How about Tom Fite, Benevento Russo Duo, Akron Family, Antony and the Jonsons, Jamie Lidell, Imogen Heap, Tiger Lillies, Okkervil River, and The Frames?
posted by eschewed at 1:43 PM on October 10, 2005
posted by eschewed at 1:43 PM on October 10, 2005
Wait, I completely looked over the second part of the question. Disregard my answers 'cause they won't help you at all.
posted by eschewed at 1:44 PM on October 10, 2005
posted by eschewed at 1:44 PM on October 10, 2005
Klangklangston's answers re: Detroit rock are spot on -- browse through the Metro Times' review archives and download away.
For older stuff, check out the Detroit scene's antecedents. Iggy and the Stooges, natch, as well as MC5, and, hell, even Half Japanese. I'm not an expert on the Detroit scene in the seventies except to say that there was some good stuff recorded.
Oh, since you mentioned the White Stripes, check out some of Jack's side projects. Their output collectively orbits the WS' records, some poppier and some twangier, most considerably less polished, but they're generally quality stuff.
posted by electric_counterpoint at 5:56 PM on October 10, 2005
For older stuff, check out the Detroit scene's antecedents. Iggy and the Stooges, natch, as well as MC5, and, hell, even Half Japanese. I'm not an expert on the Detroit scene in the seventies except to say that there was some good stuff recorded.
Oh, since you mentioned the White Stripes, check out some of Jack's side projects. Their output collectively orbits the WS' records, some poppier and some twangier, most considerably less polished, but they're generally quality stuff.
posted by electric_counterpoint at 5:56 PM on October 10, 2005
Definitely check out Nic Armstrong & the Thieves. The Greatest White Liar is an incredible debut album. The M's have been banging around Chicago for a while now, and their full length self-titled album is a lot of fun. (Their MySpace profile has 4 of their best songs on it. MySpace is crapping out on me right now, though, so I can't link) The Rosebuds make girl/boy pop music that might appeal if you enjoy the aesthetic/concept of the White Stripes. Try their first LP, The Rosebuds Make Out. Finally, possibly my favorite within your criteria: The Forty-Fives call their debut album High Life High Volume with good reason. Also, I'll second the black keys for sure. And although they don't apply to your question, eschewed did list some good acts.
posted by carsonb at 5:58 PM on October 10, 2005
posted by carsonb at 5:58 PM on October 10, 2005
4 tracks from The M's
NPR has some Nic Armstrong
Merge Records has some streaming Mp3s for The Rosebuds
The Forty-Fives also have 4 tracks up on myspace
posted by carsonb at 6:11 PM on October 10, 2005
NPR has some Nic Armstrong
Merge Records has some streaming Mp3s for The Rosebuds
The Forty-Fives also have 4 tracks up on myspace
posted by carsonb at 6:11 PM on October 10, 2005
Go track down Inner Marshland by the Bevis Frond, put on track 4 (Once More) and turn it up very very loud.
posted by flabdablet at 7:35 PM on October 10, 2005
posted by flabdablet at 7:35 PM on October 10, 2005
if you ever check back, dear nile_red, or for those who may find this later on in life....
The Deadly Snakes
I prefer Ode To Joy, but really, try any of their albums.
posted by carsonb at 10:33 PM on April 28, 2006
The Deadly Snakes
I prefer Ode To Joy, but really, try any of their albums.
posted by carsonb at 10:33 PM on April 28, 2006
whoops. been here, done that! here's to yahoo search!
posted by carsonb at 10:35 PM on April 28, 2006
posted by carsonb at 10:35 PM on April 28, 2006
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posted by box at 11:14 AM on October 10, 2005