8. The Frozen Ocean just dropped the new single recently and I highly recommend it. 5 reviews. The band is releasing a new album soon and if their second song is any indication of whats to come, then we know they are certainly not going to chart on Christian radio any time soon. New Pornographers. I love both projects equally and this new track Not Like I Used To is a gem waiting to be found by the masses. I have a special, sentimental connection to this band. Wouldnt have found them if it werent for IVM! From the culture-shaking event that was Fetch the Bolt Cutters to the lesser-known records we've fallen in love with this year, here are the best indie rock albums of 2020 so far. Its all thanks to some special underground hustling and the inclusion of a fairly large Spotify Christian Rock playlist. Grant that their latest, The Prettiest Curse, dropped in June out of sober respect for the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced a reschedule from its original April 3 date. Fancy a trip down Indie Memory Lane? Indie for the ladsladslads. Her record Out in the Storm, which we named one of the best albums of that year, displayed a whole new side of the singer. Why am I singing along to Hard-Fi.. His music takes a definite 80s new wave pop style and mixes it up. Most of lifes darkest days often occur after two people have committed themselves to one another: Loved ones fall ill or die, responsibilities mount and any number of unexpected catastrophes may land on your doorstep. If you dont know who Beloved are, this song should be the perfect introduction. I will fight you if you cast doubt on my likeness for this band. In 2020, he released his absolutely fantastic full length record called Im A Wreck. The Prettybads play a certain smash combo of bands like Ramones, Screeching Weasel, Bad Cop Bad Cop, and Joan Jett all wrapped up in a tidy punk rock package sure to please fans across the globe. They are currently crowd funding their latest to be released next year. The band released some singles through IVM, sort of as promotion and mainly through bandcamp for free then they signed with another now defunct label, IVM, in 2017 and released The Breakdown and the Fall. It runs on twang, jangle, truth and wide open spaces; on the album cover, Crutchfield, dressed in a billowy baby-blue frock, sprawls across an old Ford truck bearing a license plate from her native Alabama. THE 2000S WAS a landmark decade for indie music, producing acts that are still huge today Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, to name but a few. Did I mention that lead vocalist Jamie Hilsden was actually the singer/guitarist in Man Alive? Groovy layers of washed-out vocals and punchy rhythms separate Spacey Jane from the rest of the psych-rock bunch. Manny Fawcett (vocals/rhythm guitar), Tomas Lopez (lead guitar), Gabe Ottomanelli (bass) and Levi Tate (drums) all have an extensive music background, that include multi-instrumentalists, multiple vocalists and a trained musician from Berklee College of Music. The kind of thing you'd find yourself singing along to on the radio, then recoil and go "Ew. They make music to be enjoyed by the masses. What the band does next is anyones guess but I will wait patiently as a fan, drooling for future music. Treat yourself. Max Freedman, Emotions are not absolute. What was he hiding? If this is a hint of what is to come further down the line then we are in for a total reawakening. With raw distorted guitar riffs, brutish drums, and inescapably charming singalong vocals, The Blue Stones were made for everyone's Alt-Rock playlists. Josh Garrels Florida indie/alt-rock outfit The Spring feature a dynamic blend of melody and a pugnacious alt-rock drive to create a distinct sound that's not quite glimmery pop but not floaty indie-rock either. Just try. This is a relatively new band on the scene. March 13, 2020. Listen to some songs below. But Leithauser has spent his entire career on its wavelength, and dedicates The Loves of Your Life to the people who make the metropolis what it is, bringing all of his skills (he plays most of the instruments on the album) to bear on rendering their stories in poignant detail. I was so impressed with this duos new tunes that I knew I had to work with them ASAP. Some of the Deluxe Edition tracks off Self Titled dropped this year as well and are some of the best songs the band has ever written. Discover the best new indie, rock \u0026 alt music in our November compilation! Indie Rock, Garage Rock, Blues Rock. It's time, now more than ever, to either drown out the noise of the world seemingly burning down around us or get your adrenaline pumping to fight the system with these exciting new alt-rock acts. Teddy has released his debut 5 song EP a few months ago (under the name Teddy at Night) and I already am a huge fan. Ellen Johnson. Having already performed sold-out shows alongside acts like Sum 41, The Spill Canvas, Belmont, Broadside and many more, the rising alt-punk act Drop Out have quickly been gaining the attention of many fans around the world. An 80s-style noir flick, maybe, set in some retro-futuristic cityscape where wet pavement glistens with the reflection of neon lights, and the juxtaposition of idiosyncratic lyrics, Bejars plummy voice and the squelch of synthesizers makes perfect sense according to some obscure internal logic. This artist holds a special place in my heart. Throughout In August, she looks back despondently on the fallout of a once-strong companionship: I have lost your friendship / What does that say about me? As pillowy synths burst into a mournful geyser of sound, the track takes on a rejuvenating air. Lizzie Manno, The whole idea behind releasing or performing a cover is to add your own spin to it: Otherwise, whats the point? As a petite woman, I know when Chelsea Dagger comes on it is time to leave the dancefloor lest I want to spend three uncomfortable minutes wedged under a lads sweaty armpit. Clare Martin, Even when they were young teens, it was obvious that Disq knew how to write great pop songs. Is this punk? Every Bad is the nuanced album that indie rock has needed for years. Those kinds of moments pop up all over Punisher, which is generally noisier and more upbeat than its predecessor. How unique is this eclectic group? The band has released several new songs over the past year with the latest being, Shallow Graves, a few months ago. They released a full length on a label that now holds that music hostage. I knew him and his family when he a younger kid and they came to all my concerts I held locally. The albums clear standout (and one of the years best songs), Kyoto, features Bridgers crunchiest guitar riffs yet, a soaring chorus and the travails of dealing with someone who cant quite get their shit together juxtaposed with a wander through a 7-11 and trip to the suburbs to stare at chemtrails. These guys always seemed to be for people who were like, into ART and LITERATURE. They are set to get some heavy radio play this summer, so keep an eye out for this Canadian rock duo who have steadily been building a solid following over the course of the last couple of years. Duluth, MNs Social Animals deliver sweeping guitar melodies that build alongside explosive drums and emotion-dripping vocals. '. Moore herself never learned to swim, just as most of us are not taught how to navigate the choppy waters of grief and strife. With each Hop Along release, as Quinlan mentioned in her recent Paste session, the four members act as a collective, workshopping the songs together after the demo stage. This is awesome. Had Nate not been persistent in emailing me to check out his tunes, I may never have heard Im a Wreck or given these songs a chance. Check out the new Bareheart EP In the Mo(u)rning that released back in July. To call it an early contender for the years best indie rock album wouldnt be an exaggeration. Eliot, searing, Dylan-esque vocal delivery, chiming guitars straight off Out in the Storm, pastoral folk not unlike that of her 2018 EP Great Thunder. Only Reason not on this list is because the focus is on newer independent acts. Barehart is the project of longtime Least of These member, Tyler Collins. Written about real individuals, some old friends and others strangers, the songs are as manifold as the human lives they encapsulate, with Leithauser often stepping aside to speak in his subjects own words. They make them feel not just sad, but real. SCD released a debut ep back in 2001/2002 that was independent. The bands early work has influenced countless music fans and punk rockers across the globe and last years full length The Church is Hurting People brought all fans back into the Blamed fold. Grandpa Loves Rhinos are the best independent band of 2020 and for good reason. After an early debut performing live for fans in the heavily attended 'Emo Night' party circuit, this group have just started releasing studio music in 2020, so keep an eye out for more to come. If football chants gave royalties, The Automatic would be millionaires. Half Waif . Amazon. After recruiting three more full-time membersShannon Connor (guitar, keys), Logan Severson (guitar/backing vocals) and Brendan Manley (drums)and signing to Saddle Creek for their debut album, Disq were fully equipped to bring their distinct charm and varying influences to life. DIRE. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie, This site uses cookies. This mysterious group first caught my ears a few years back after Noah from The Offshore Accounts (look them up) first shared his music with me. Through scratchy indie rock (Dont Ask Me Twice, Give/Take), grand punk (Lilac) and even auto-tuned pop (Something), Porridge Radio take pop songs much further than listeners mightve thought possible. Over the last 25 years, she has made five albums that have allin due timeascended to holy text status, even if it took some longer than others to come around to her genius. Ethereal vocals and a certain spiritual urgency. Is it something else entirely? These are the kind of songs that have an emotional, heart tugging connection. Does this count? But, at times, that's what their music can feel like. The Cheap Thrills 2010s indie rock band from Liverpool. Before you know it, the track is finished, you have a complete disconnect from where you are, what you are doing, who you are but somehow maintain an involuntary impulse to press repeat. Check out two of their songs below and get ready for the debut next week. That name, man. These kinds of details ground her work in the same way shading makes a still life painting pop. Sef Idle is also an accomplished producer and studio whiz, working out of Simpul Studio in his home state of Idaho. Orion Walsh has not only been a prolific solo artist but he also has a band called Slow Coming Day. Their music is unique, cutting edge, and ahead of the times. Their sound was pop-punk, melodic punk, and the lighter side of hardcore all rolled into one. As Rose embraces her crafts most hermit-like aspects, she consolidates her longtime fascinations with change and disconnectedness into grim portraits of whom she becomes when she doesnt maintain her closest relationships and properly tend to (the ever-marketable art of) self-care. Lets Ride and Moments Like This are some of my faves off their last full length. 1997 to 2011. Theyre also masters of grooves both meditative and invigorating, and they experiment with foreground and background sounds in mind-numbing ways. October 7, 2022. False Heads - It's All There But You're Dreaming. Craigs Brother Cant Do Much, a single released ahead of the record, possesses that old-time lilt and a head-over-heels chorus that sounds like something Lucinda Williams may have spat out on Essence. Tracklist below LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2ZHPtBXAPPLE MUSIC, DEEZER,. Scott remains an improbably vivid writer both lyrically and melodically; throughout Silver Tongue, she takes desire and infatuation as her subject and icy synthesizers as her instrument of choice. Gone were the fortified bedroom pop of 2015s Ivy Tripp, the rock-tinged freak-folk musings of her 2013 stunner Cerulean Salt and the brainy lo-fi recordings of her 2012 debut American Weekend. 3Dustin's Bar Mitzvah. Play It's All There But You're Dreaming. Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, Acceptance, Mae, The Killers, and Further Seems Forever fans take note. Josh Kemble led the So Cal. Because I was such a (super) fan of Nates work, I knew I had to connect and work with him on a new EP/Song. Drop your current faves in the comments below. Their music is truthful, it is passionate, and it is filled with an urgency, to be heard by the masses during this terrible year weve all experienced. Kenny, real name Kenneth LaRon (the Hoopla is a Spongebob reference), is repurposing nostalgic mid '00s indie rock sounds of Bloc Party, Foals, and Maximo Park into something fresh, modern, and incredibly exciting. While earning their stripes as an opening band, playing with acts like Shame, Jay Som and Girlpool, it was hard to determine which direction they would go since their shows were much punkier than any of their recordings up until that point. Keith wrote for IVM for a number of years and produced some truly exceptional behind the scenes video interviews for us back in the day (see youtube 2010/2011). Their guitar and synth-infused pop help create a glimmering rock experience that has (or had) fans around the world packing out sold-out shows with hopes of getting as close as possible to the young lead vocalist and the son to none other than iconic rock singer Bono. This time, car video games. 50. The band Ills was banned from performing and recording, while Metr and Omega left. Unapologetic on the wailing chorus, while boldly incorporating subtle electronic production, Dayseeker create these shimmering undertones that dance behind the explosive rock sound. MXPX It was like Relient K, State Champs, New Found Glory, Neck Deep, Blink -182, and Mae all joined forces to create some of the best music possible. Clare Martin, Some psychedelic albums reach a hypnotic end cheaply. This metal band dropped their latest single Forever New a little over a month ago and its already shaping up to be a real winner in 2020. Miqedem titled Bullets and Blades, which coincidentally dropped today via all digital networks. I havent heard another album of this caliber and music style this year that touched me like this record has. Will happily stomp and screech along to Standing In The Way Of Control for the rest of my life. At The Wayside has seen so many ups and downs in their career that Phil Carper is probably ready to snap A few members came from a band called Alakrity when they were super young. Formed out of Detroit, Michigan by husband and wife music duo Jack and Meg White, The White Stripes became a smash hit in the early 2000s, helping to define a new era of indie rock. [21] Peter Edward Clarke (born 21 August 1957, in St Helens, Merseyside), better known as Budgie, is an English drummer. That stylized artificiality has been an unspoken running theme in Bejars music as Destroyer, at least since Kaputt in 2011. Canadian duo Crown Lands hit the ground running with the immediate buzz surrounding their self-titled debut album- a new piece of work that features captivating vocals, charming guitar work, and a reinvigorated take on that classic '70s rock sound. So fast fwd a bit and At The Wayside launches. Eight years later, things are wildly different. He is that eternal indie artist, making music his own way. I absolutely adore their new EP Derby City and think these guys are going to be the best thing in the scene in the years to come. Oh yeah! Listen to it! Well the EP wont work out because IVM label is calling it quits BUT, I did get the chance to release his banger of a new song (thats a thing right?) Please consider supporting these bands independently by visiting their respective social media pages, websites, and buying merch direct from each of them. Put on Dont Steal Our Sun there and pretend youre in The OC. Made up of dual vocalists Dylan Garforth (guitarist) and Thomas Jay (guitarist), Jonah Greenberg (bass) and Jake Siegel (drums), their latest single "Plaid Shoes and Tattoos" is a stunning showcase of the group's ability to navigate between catchy riffs, downtempo moments of introspection, and adrenaline-pumping SoCal-influenced pop-punk. By continuing to browse, you agree to the use of cookies. The perfect soundtrack to being a brat. For this listing I am joining together Orions two passion projects into one chart position. . Independent and proud. Now, Shauf is following up his 2016 effort with The Neon Skyline, another concept album about a couple of friends on a night out at the pub. Wunderhorse - Cub. Scott tumbled into self-doubt. Rock on Dudes! This band is quickly rising to the ranks of one of the best new rock acts to grace our scene in quite a while. Its honest, truthful, and a passionate take on a lifes journey. Jack White (1997 to 2011) Origin. It may not be everyones cup of tea but I assure you that youll be a fan soon. What can be said of this band that hasnt been said before? Quinlans ability to bend the track to her willfeaturing a bouncy synth later complemented by twisted, harsh guitar screechesis ingenious and indicative of Quinlans ability to experiment outside of her main sound. All songs are currently on digital networks, now. Ah, Johnny Borrell. We feature over 100 new songs every month - join our 1 million subscribers to be the first to hear them!#November #IndieRockAlt The band released Farewell to the Familiar in 2003 then some parting demo tracks in 2006 before calling it quits. Get Free is still fine? The end result is a glistening alt-rock sound that swells the hearts of fans and envelops the room with a cascade of emotions. Fans of Simple Plan, MXPX, Mest, Blink-182, New Found Glory, Yellowcard, Hawk Nelson, etc. For the public to forgive him for his past misdeeds (if it ever will), he needs to forgive himself first to find a way forward. If Out in the Storm was a tornado of sound and emotion, Saint Cloud, Crutchfields fifth album under the Waxahatchee alias (out Friday, March 27 on Merge Records) is the calm that comes afterwards. The Orlando band's single All My Friends already sits at over 600k streams after only 8 months thanks to their charming vocal harmonies and passion-driven chrouses. The band is currently working on a follow up record and chances are theyre gonna blow up huge in the years to come. Years. Success neither curing mental illness nor reversing a parents medical death sentence is a lot for a 22-year-old to face, but Allison is more than up to the task. Like every record before it, her latest album Fetch the Bolt Cutters taps into both the repulsive and the revolutionary. While this is only the first release from their forthcoming debut album, Cosmo Gold reflects on hesitance and comfort on debut album 'Krong', Deadbeat Girl dives into letting yourself be ill-treated in a relationship on "She Loves Me", Montreal act Chiara Savasta unveils her dream-like debut EP 'SummerHood Pt.1', HEBE drops emotive single "Drink On My Own", Louise Burns drops cover of Depeche Modes "See You", [VIDEO]Izzy S.O drops cinematic visuals for "Can You Hear Me", Stevie Bill's not-so "Messy" new EP for your emotional support, KAIRO releases sun-drenched sophomore EP, "Return to Sender", Chanelle Kazadi's "Smile" makes for a vibrant offering [Video], Jordan Siwekexplores facing a fork in the road on "Two Roads", Pop newcomer Haiden releases his debut EP "Good Grief! Superstar proves itself a tightly knit satire of celebrity, effective thanks to Roses sharp storytelling and her calculated use of distortion, which highlights the artificial quality of the protagonists new surroundings. ", Soolking sells out London show and announces Europe tour, When We Were Young Festival 2022 Las Vegas After Party Guide, Record label LoudKult achieve new milestone as it hits 1.5b streams, Primavera Sound announces set times for debut Los Angeles event, From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton, 4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour, 4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022. Apple has never been one to deliver approachable melodies or catchy chorusesshe repeatedly serves us the abnormal, in all its twisted glory, with minor chords and off-kilter rhythms, often constructed with everyday objects rather than musical instruments. Which was a good tactic on his part, because they were crap. That magic reappears in flashes on The New Abnormalthe first Strokes release since Future Present Past and their first full-length in seven yearsbut even if the albums strong songs are among the liveliest, most effortless music the band has made in over a decade, their bursting energy only modestly offsets the LPs many sharp lows. Another Sky exists masterfully in the juxtaposition between a riot of the heart and a sense of calm. These songs are introspective, a little too honest at times, but altogether pleasing to the ears. Their half-hearted performance brought to mind the women in the background of Robert Palmer videos, who serve as ornamentation at best. He as a character is unforgettable, but the music of Razorlight? Fast and furious So. Tooth & Nail picked them up based upon that EP and their Biggest Fan 2 spot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u26MuqgECa8. His voice is clearly the focal point and guitar the back up member, together the two leading you a journey of emotion and connection. Zach Schonfeld, Her sophomore album Punisher cements what may be Bridgers most understated gift of all: her seemingly innate ability to capture the mundanity of modern sadness in song. Oh, The Thrills! In a surprise to probably no one, Fiona Apple is now five for five. Go-oes. There is so much variety found on these latest singles that new fans will be drawn to their music much the same way you are drawn to those catchy songs playing on the radio. You can change your settings or, HATE TO SAY I TOLD YOU SOOOOOO *goal is scored*. And that one song is grand, and then it turns into Brimful of Asha. But since that early introduction, Seratones have slowly evolved by incorporating new synth work and taking better advantage of singer and guitarist AJ Haynes powerful vocal range by adding moments of deeper soul to their already wall-reverberating grunge sound. Unlike other lists in Christian Music that wallow through the sea of sameness, this list embarks on a journey to share good music that doesnt suck. The band is currently working a full length follow up to their 2019 EP, Devils in the Details. This is highly infectious music and if radio is listening, these songs will find their way on a several different formats in the future. And try not to dance. There are moments of wonder and discovery, but often those are bookended by rough seas. Its an extremely calming album until it isntthe guitar and synth fury on Faces is life-affirming, the guitar solo in Exile is painfully emotive and its subsequent outro track creates blistering, ambient havoc. She doesnt like to do what is expected of her. The group just dropped their new ep Songs From The Bottom last week and its sure to gain some new fans. Preson Phillips And this an ideal something to make me even sadder breakup song? Input your search keywords and press Enter. Well what can be said about Josh Kemble and Danny Montoyas contributions to underground punk music that hasnt been said before. You got it. Thank you Light The Way and thank you friends for checking out all the bands I worked with in the past. But she tacks on an extra bit that contextualizes the rest of the song: Its 4 a.m. again, she sings flatly, and Im doing nothing again. And all of a sudden youre there. Rocket-fueled guitar riffs and unmerciful drumming are only a small part of the incredibly complex songwriting that makes this punk rock group so unique. They draw upon pop-punk, emo, post-hardcore, and other indie sounds to create music all their own. HindsCarlotta Cosials, Ana Perrote, Amber Grimbergen, and Ade Martinhave a strong grip on their musical identity, and theyre not keen on a makeover. The band has released 3 EPs, and 1 full length in their short time together. Listen to our Best Indie Rock Albums of the 2010s playlist on Spotify right here. As an example, look back to Funeral, one of the highlights of Bridgers 2017 debut Stranger in the Alps. Collington has released 4 incredible singles in 2020 with the hopes of finishing out the year with several more. Steven Edelstone, With The Loves of Your Life, former The Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser expands his scope in a searching spirit, satiating his hunger for connection with the stories of others. High energy punk rock you may have never heard of. Fast forward a few years and I caught wind of Teddy joining Wavorly as drummer, then Family Force 5 as drummer, more recently as drummer for For King & Country, and now as front man and solo artist. This is the kind of music that belongs at the top of charts. London urchins Dustin's Bar Mitzvah didn't release a whole lot in their short career, but one of their big hitters was a dedication to punk's finest The Ramones . Her most recent, the staggeringly good The Idler Wheel arrived in 2012. Canada's indie supergroup has included Neko Case, AC Newman, Dan Bejar, and Kurt Dahle to name but a few. The Shreveport-Louisiana band are anything but new to the scene having released their debut album back in 2016. Some members escaped tyrannical rule and sought refuge here back in the states while a few others are still over there. The album often resembles a reversion to her sparser early work and away from the cavernous jolts of her more recent output. Don't be fooled by the amusing antics because beneath all the idiosyncrasies lies an incredibly brilliant songwriter that's harnessing mainstream power by blending complex electro-pop production with indie-rock. Li-ike. Medical Morning is a somber project. Roses Lavender follow-up The Caretaker is smaller in scale. The two bands just released a split so I am certainly not going to split them up by numbers. The View had one song. 5 reviews. Now that their Rob Schnapf-produced (Beck, Elliott Smith) first album Collector has arrived, we have an answer: Its perhaps more uniform in sound than their debut EP and live shows would suggest, but it shows off their dynamic guitar triple-threat, down-to-earth lyrics and instantaneous pop know-how that made them so enjoyable and relatable in the first place. As a woman who lives mostly secluded from society and releases music so rarely, shes frequently the object of speculation and even sexualization (see: the late 90s). An Honest Mistake is OK for what it is, which is a blatant attempt by a record label at emulating the success of The Killers. Hinds usual fuzzed-up rock aesthetic bridges the gap between The Prettiest Curse and I Dont Run nicely. Still, a positive and uplifting song like Worries dominated my playlists in 2020 and made me a fan once again (duh, like I ever stopped being one). Its not unusual for musicians to try updating their sound with outside influences and unexpected genres, but too often the experiment falls apart; the unfamiliar elements clang against the details that give the group character, like eating chocolate cake baked with carob. This is not only the last IVM label release before the indefinite hiatus but also one of my favorites. Im one with the bro and forever a fan. Its one of many moments on Likewise that prove not only that her solo career deserves to exist, but also that shes able to thrive without her longtime bandmates (or at least without them in their full roles). Leave your cynicism and snobby pseudo journalistic opinions at the door. Following the commercial success of Yours Conditionally in 2017, Moore wound up in the hospital with a bad bout of the flu, Rileys father Edward died of cancer and his mother Karen was hospitalized on the brink of a stroke, Moore recalls. Spoken hardcore punk rock. Registered in Dublin, registration number: 483632. Effervescence is a key ingredient in all their music, but The Prettiest Curses bubbliness is more pronounced, the froth that shapes the bands rising to the surface in a slightly broader coating. The song shot up in chart positions thanks to that playlist. Indie rock is an ever-evolving genre spanning bedroom recordings and Jack Antonoff-produced powerhouses. The song went on to be an enormous hit for little IVM. Better Eat Your Wheaties is the finest 5 song debut EP that Id heard in recent memory and filled nothing but pure diversely placed instrumentation. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6X35NoAOCzPvpYaq6r2dO3?si=160eecb63c41469b. This is the best Orion Walsh song heard in years since maybe the Tornado Lullabies album! 24. But Apple isnt just sitting on these songs during the long gaps between albums; shes buffing them to perfection. I am hopeful they will stick around much longer and release that much anticipated follow up full length to False Memory Syndrome soon. Go on! I would like to point out that the members of The Maccabees are called things like Orlando, Hugo, Felix, and Rupert. Its short, fast, and sweet. This album had heavy traction and tons of people seemed to have loved it, connecting with a diverse set of songs and radio friendly melodic music. We were lucky enough to get a few singles charting on Christian Rock Charts and featured across a few Radio dials. Nu-rave may not have aged well as a scene, but Myths of the New Future still holds up, surprisingly. He and bassist-producer John Collins (former bandmates in The New Pornographers) take it to the extreme on Destroyers latest, Have We Met, on which the only actual instruments are electric guitar and bassand a whole lot of electronic accompaniment, including synthesizers, keyboards and beats. Would love your thoughts, please comment. The only reason this falls down into the 20th position is because they are relatively new, like 2020 new. The latter plays strictly in the mode of garage rock. It leans into the electro-pop atmosphere of Three Futures, but the textures are so unsettling and lonely that it would never scan as a bid for crossover appeal. If you havent heard of this bands music and youre still unsure whether to support them, jump off the fence now and dive in deep. They started off several years ago with a collection of Demos, some of which ended up on different IVM compilations. She considered leaving music altogether. Frontman. It is without a doubt one of the best records to release in this insane year weve had. Two industry veterans together as a indie-pop rock duo. Okay, so this band started out independent, signed with IVM briefly for like a second, then found a home on Raven Faith Records. This story with Nate Parrish and IVM shows that you can never judge a book by its cover. Their latest release is an ambitious blend of heartfelt Americana blues with British New Wave. Its a devastating tune about death and depression, and if it ended at the three-minute mark, it would still be a stunner. He is a lifetime Phinehas and Dustin Kensrue/Thrice fan and some of that is clearly evident on his new Ep that released earlier this year. This insanely talented artist and his band is nothing short of extraordinary. He/They just released a new single back in September titled The Truth is Hard to Hear and an album last year. If you dont know who Nate is, just head over to NateParrish.com and give his music a listen. The Spring's modern pop sensibilities add an inescapable catchiness to the adrenaline rushed rock rhythm that has us praying for live music to come back as soon as possible to catch this group live. They release some early tunes and ep then go full on pop-punk superstars, releasing a fabulous full length in 2012 through now defunct label, Red Cord. Los Angeles, CA. Band Covers Deftones' "My Own Summer (Shove It)" (Song In Post), New Band Spotlight: Voluntary Mortification, Paul Hyde (Grandpa Loves Rhinos & Small Step Records), Bryan Gray of The Blamed Gets Interviewed by Movie Geek Feed, VEAUX Goes Behind the Scenes on New Single, Indie Vision Music Presents: Video Interview With Gage of To Speak of Wolves from Uprise Fest, Stefan Tomlinson of Stemson and Archabald, Rackets and Drapes - Chapter One: Welcome Home (New album), 2Minute Minor to Release Final Album Through Steadfast Records, Introducing: World Gone Cold (Feat. In the case of our present moment, the years best indie rock albums are a healthy mix of extremely-indie albums, higher profile events and everything in between. Max Freedman, In 2012, Kevin Parker was an introvert. If youre a fan of Goldfinger, The Interrupters, Sum 41, Rancid, Authority Zero, and False Idle, youll love this. They want us to know that its okay to not have all the answers, and its okay to feel contradictory emotions. This band featured a couple former members of pop-punk act, Blank Pages. For fans of Switchfoot, Dustin Kensrue, Band of Horses, Dashboard Confessional, Kings of Leon, Need to Breathe, and Neon Trees. Within 10 seconds, you knowwithout a doubtits a Waxahatchee album. On Loner, Rose placed the system surrounding fame and celebrity squarely in her crosshairs. Five Iron Frenzy Its completely unique and totally unpredictable. The band regrouped a few years ago for a performance or two and released 1000 Years (Like a Day) in February of 2019. And from those roots, the band continues to grow, excelling at their characteristically propulsive rock while making room for more emotion-imbued softness and nuanced instrumentation to shine through, a natural progression that quietly slips an arm around the listener, rather than grabbing them by the lapels. 83. Quinlan has long had one of the best voices in indie rock, so why not essentially subtract everything else and give it 100 percent of the spotlight? Ive been following this praise centered indie rock group for many years now. Songs that get stuck in your heard for days and lyrics that expand upon a youthful exuberance and longing for the days of old. Probably, but maybe in a much different way than you were likely expecting from a Tame Impala record. Add in hard-hitting percussions, plus masterful production on the backend to add a modern flaire, and this band is easily one of the most exciting new acts to hit the alt-punk scene in quite some time. November 20, 2020. This is catchy music period. Their music is infectious, smooth, and laden with melodies that will stick with you. Its quite incredible that Quinlan managed to make the song so unrecognizable that I listened to the whole thing without even realizing it was a cover of the legendary Boise, Idaho indie bands biggest hit. will greatly appreciate this bands amazing music. Beth Ditto was and remains a goddess. Optimism led him astray. Sign UpYes, I would like to receive Paste's newsletter, 2022 Paste Media Group. The following list is a mix of new independent bands and recent bands releasing music in the past year. Future generations will not look at Same Jeans as a masterpiece of composition. Plus, when youre battling your own demons, it makes things even harder. The intimacy of the story is bolstered by the albums production and Shaufs deft instrumentation. Tracklist below LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2ZHPtBXAPPLE MUSIC, DEEZER, AMAZON \u0026 MORE: https://fanlink.to/IndieRockNov21 Subscribe to be the first to hear the finest new independent music! Enigmatic, outlandish, and eccentric, the 27-year-old Oliver Tree's debut record Ugly Is Beautiful which was quickly met with mixed reviews from critics earlier this year. Learn how your comment data is processed. Cross-Check Be Your Own Pet were probably not as well known as some of the bands in this list, but they were bags more fun than most of them. And so stylish! Exactly. False Idle have been churning out punk rock music for the better part of a decade now. The Glasgow four-piece Lucia and the Best Boys deliver electrifying 80's synth sounds with dark menacing pop-grunge melodies to create something truly infectious. Angles Taken for a Fool, Comedown Machines All the Time and a handful of Impressions songs suggested that our leather-clad early-aughts heroes might still possess a flicker of their initial spark. His band of truth seekers first began in a foreign country under close watch. Its like Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Phil Collins in a blender with Queen, and more modern pop tunes from artists like The Weeknd, Walk the Moon, etc. Oliver Tree. Weve all happily hollered along to Dreaming Of You in Whelans or wherever else, but how many people would actually say theyre a fan of The Coral? Keep your eyes on this band because they are sure to blow up in the next year or so. This incredibly well produced and executed cover was one of the best id heard in years. The bands new song The Constant War is everything you wished Dogwood would have written toward the end and then some. punk rock band Dogwood since 1994. I am not too proud to admit that I almost lost my mind when this Hounds of Love cover came on in a pub recently. Each time we publish a list of indie rock albums, were once again met with the question of what actually defines an indie rock album. Its not bad but its quite different from the past. Nine Lashes Most people known him and know his music. Most of the songs here feel a bit rougher around the edges, which is partly what gives them so much charm. Hard-Fi. Critic Score. He was formerly in a local So Cal band called The Parousia and now flies solo with songs that derived more from handwritten notes to a loved one than straight up heavy rock n roll. The band came out strong with a Taylor Swift cover (Style) and doesnt let up for all 9 tracks on the album. Their distinctive sound helps modernize the sometimes wandering '70s psychedelia to create more rhythmic tracks full of playful upbeat guitar riffs. "New Slang" put The Shins and indie music on the map initially of the new Millenium. I knew of the guys through their drummer Christian Appel who is also an awesome, stand up guy with heart and passion for what he does. They shout repeated lines like theyre therapeutically screaming into the void, but surprisingly, listening to it is just as therapeutic. Andy Crump, Listening to an Andy Shauf album in full is akin to binging a particularly compelling TV show: Both pull you in with characters that feel just as real as you or me, who populate a world wed like to escape to. For 2017s boxy form/a EP and 2018s grief-stricken Lavender, she embraced synths that resembled icicles falling onto a patio and shatteringan element previously scattered, but not placed front and center, throughout her workin service of songs as thoughtfully composed as they were towering and immediate. Marigold also follows Skylights tendencies to aim for a softer, more delicate, more intimate sound than anything on Cardinal. The best music, movies, TV, books, comedy and more. They are authentic, honest, and their music is shattering charts across the nation. Any label or artist representation company that doesnt pick up Collington is doing everyone a huge disservice. 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