I’m always on the lookout for new music and love it whenever I discover a new band. To share music I love with all of you I decided to share few bands that I’ve fallen in love. I’ve provided links to a few of my favorite songs in the Amazon.com MP3 store. I prefer Amazon over iTunes because the music has a higher bitrate (better quality), the tracks aren’t laden with DRM, and sometimes you can find really great deals.
The Weakerthans
Mark exposed me to this band a when I visited him in San Luis Obispo. I got a few of their CD when I got home and now they are in my top 5 bands. I would suggest anybody looking for a chill indie band to check out The Weakerthans. Some of my favorite songs are:
Death Cab for Cutie (DCfC)
I love DCfC, they have been in my top 5 for well over 18 months now. I discovered this band by listening The Postal Service. I would highly recommend these guys if you are looking for new music. There are too many great songs to pick from but here are a couple that I feel like most anybody would like:
- Grapevine Fires – the first song on the new album that really grabbed me, probably one of DCfC more emo songs
- Little Bribes – a recent favorite that I can’t enough of lately
- We Looked Like Giants – This is a DCfC classic, I love this song
- Such Great Heights (by The Postal Service)
Bloc Party
I don’t remember how I discovered this band, probably via last.fm. I remember this band having a very original sound that caught my attention quickly. Since then I’ve been trying to think of a good way to describe this band and I guess if I had to specify a genre of music I would say they are : Metro/Techno/Indie. They have a really fresh sound with interesting vocals. I don’t see myself hanging on to these guys for a long time but they make great mustic for running or coding. Also as I was watching the Boston Marathon I noticed that Bloc Party was playing in the background, so they must be pretty main stream. Anyway check em out here are a few sample tracks:
Bridget
/ July 11, 2009Have you head of “Owl City”. I think you would like them. They also have a reminiscent sound to Postal Service.
Luv you bro.
slayton
/ July 27, 2009Great band! I’ve been listening to them all day! You should also check out Swimming with Dolphins
Mark
/ July 14, 2009I’m glad you like The Weakerthans. What CDs do you have of theirs?
slayton
/ July 15, 2009Fallow
Left and Leaving
Reconstruction Site
Reunion Tour