I'm always on the lookout for new music. Any type, genre, band, I'm open to. Lately I've discovered some bands that just floored me, and it made me think what other bands have lived in the shadows that I'm not listening to. So, I ask of you, denizens of AT, what are some bands that you think every person must listen to at least once, just to give them a try? Not necessarily your favorite band, but just a band that is powerful and moving and just plain incredible? For starters, I would recommend the following bands:
Dispatch: This band is just infectious. They play music that bridges between rock, reggae, folk and a bunch of other styles. It's catchy, it's fun to sing along to, and it's meaningful.
Opeth: Even if you don't like metal, there's a chance you still might like Opeth songs. Half of their music is straight-up face-melting metal, the other half is mellow, delicate jazzy acoustic stuff. Their lyrics are pure poetry and their ability to meld brutal distortion with soft clean sections is simply amazing.
Nickel Creek: Don;t think that because they're labeled "bluegrass" that Nickel Creek is like country. Their first CD was true traditional bluegrass, with catchy mandolin picking and awesome instrumentals, but their next two albums started to become more progressive and rock-ier. They switch between all three members as vocalists, and all of them (including Sara) have amazing voices. If you have any interest in country/bluegrass/acoustic music at all I highly recommend checking these guys out.
So, what do you guys have?
Dispatch: This band is just infectious. They play music that bridges between rock, reggae, folk and a bunch of other styles. It's catchy, it's fun to sing along to, and it's meaningful.
Opeth: Even if you don't like metal, there's a chance you still might like Opeth songs. Half of their music is straight-up face-melting metal, the other half is mellow, delicate jazzy acoustic stuff. Their lyrics are pure poetry and their ability to meld brutal distortion with soft clean sections is simply amazing.
Nickel Creek: Don;t think that because they're labeled "bluegrass" that Nickel Creek is like country. Their first CD was true traditional bluegrass, with catchy mandolin picking and awesome instrumentals, but their next two albums started to become more progressive and rock-ier. They switch between all three members as vocalists, and all of them (including Sara) have amazing voices. If you have any interest in country/bluegrass/acoustic music at all I highly recommend checking these guys out.
So, what do you guys have?
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