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Old 03-06-2006, 02:25
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Ive been introduced to a band that are not too big but im liking there stuff, has any one else got some bands they listen too but are not that well known?

the one i have been listening too are called: The Postal Service . im loving alot of there stuff very chilled and easy to listen too. i went off this type of music for a while but it has bought me back lol
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Old 03-06-2006, 02:38
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I am listening to "Clap your hand say yeah!" I really won't describe them as "never heard of" but, they aren't that popular either.
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Old 03-06-2006, 02:55
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I'm rather fond of a band called Captain, but nobody I know has ever heard of them.
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Old 03-06-2006, 02:58
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I'm listening to Micah P. Hinson- he's very good - pity the production of the album is over-recorded. Lemon Jelly' 'Nice Weather For Ducks'is always amusing, Stephen Fretwell, Hootie & The Blowfish,Nick Drake - fairly well-known, and Ray LaMontagne are excellent musicians. Jack Johnson's older works 'Brushfire Fairytales' from 2000 is far better than the 'In Between Dreams' [2005] album, which inevitably got him known to 'the masses'. The fairly new singer, Roger Tarry, is pretty impressive too. And of course, who can forget the excellent voice of Willy Mason?

Going onto a completely different genre area, Welcome To The North by The Music - excellent 'loud' music!
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Old 03-06-2006, 03:35
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Old 03-06-2006, 03:46
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Well, kinda depends on your region. Since the majority of you lot live in the UK, you've heard of all my favourite bands.

Captain is actually a pretty good band.
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Old 03-06-2006, 09:29
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Originally Posted by kentboy
I'm listening to Micah P. Hinson- he's very good - pity the production of the album is over-recorded. Lemon Jelly' 'Nice Weather For Ducks'is always amusing, Stephen Fretwell, Hootie & The Blowfish,Nick Drake - fairly well-known, and Ray LaMontagne are excellent musicians. Jack Johnson's older works 'Brushfire Fairytales' from 2000 is far better than the 'In Between Dreams' [2005] album, which inevitably got him known to 'the masses'. The fairly new singer, Roger Tarry, is pretty impressive too. And of course, who can forget the excellent voice of Willy Mason?

Going onto a completely different genre area, Welcome To The North by The Music - excellent 'loud' music!
I love Nick Drake and I agree with you on the Jack Johnson thing.
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Old 03-06-2006, 09:45
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Anyone heard of The Boy Least Likely To? Brilliant music
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Old 03-06-2006, 09:53
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Originally Posted by 7R7
Anyone heard of The Boy Least Likely To? Brilliant music
Oooh yeah I heard them on Popworld once, they're pretty pleasant, I think it was a video with lots of sort of animal things in and I can't remember whether it was the band members who were the puppets or the animals or both. Ah well. Cute video anyway.
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Old 03-06-2006, 10:29
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Originally Posted by Dancc
I'm rather fond of a band called Captain, but nobody I know has ever heard of them.
I like them a lot. I heard them doing a session on 6Music and I was really impressed. I heard they had a single out (Frontline) on sparkly glitter vinyl and I couldn't resist it! I then saw them supporting Delays in Leeds (I missed the first couple of songs because I didn't realise they had started ), and I bought both 7"s of Broke in the beautiful gatefold sleeve. One of the B sides (Falling Down The Stairs or something) is beautiful.

As for others, ¡Forward, Russia! (although they are more well known now, especially in Leeds) are good. As are Fell City Girl.

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Old 03-06-2006, 11:18
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Originally Posted by 7R7
Anyone heard of The Boy Least Likely To? Brilliant music
Love them!
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Old 03-06-2006, 12:12
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Last.fm is great for finding music similar to what you like. Just put in artists you like, and it creates a custom station with those artists and similar ones. Fantastic quality, and I've bought so much as a result.
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Old 03-06-2006, 14:19
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Not in a band but, I think he deserves a mention...the truly fabulous Joshua Radin.
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Old 03-06-2006, 17:56
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Originally Posted by kentboy
And of course, who can forget the excellent voice ofWilly Mason?
Totally agree with that, he is amazing and how many other people write songs about their cat? Along the same line is Jim Noir, really interesting. Battle are really good too.
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Old 03-06-2006, 18:53
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I'm listening to a band called Lucy De Ville, yes it is a band! They're from Down Under and their album is really good, and it's really quirky music.
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Old 03-06-2006, 21:13
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www.pandora.com is good can be a bit hit and miss tho
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Old 03-06-2006, 21:17
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'Desert Eskimo'

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Old 03-06-2006, 21:24
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i'm liking new band *inhaler* from Manchester
sounds like the killers.

www.myspace.com/inhalermusic
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Old 04-06-2006, 02:05
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Originally Posted by Davidsilk24
www.pandora.com is good can be a bit hit and miss tho
I first saw that in a newspaper - it's quite good, but can produce results that are not similar to the original.
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Old 04-06-2006, 02:06
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Originally Posted by processedbeats
Totally agree with that, he is amazing and how many other people write songs about their cat? Along the same line is Jim Noir, really interesting. Battle are really good too.
I shall check out Jim too!

Cheers.
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Old 04-06-2006, 02:06
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Originally Posted by shimmer05
i'm liking new band *inhaler* from Manchester
sounds like the killers.

www.myspace.com/inhalermusic
Excellent - another Killers sound-a-like!

I'll check 'em out!
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Old 04-06-2006, 12:06
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Originally Posted by kentboy
And of course, who can forget the excellent voice of Willy Mason?
yup - we first saw him when he supported ben kweller a couple of years ago, but it's been willy who's gone on to greater things.

shame, as ben is excellent too - but probably has some livelier, catchier tunes.

saw the crimea a couple of months ago, who were fab - the album tragedy rocks really is excellent, and am quite surprised hasn't been picked up on more, as it's full of great tunes.

they're that bit darker and more broody and interesting than most indie guitar bands, so it's a shame they haven't been more prominant.

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Old 04-06-2006, 13:13
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Am currently loving The Spinto Band, Of Montreal, The Features and The Russian Futurists.....all worth a listen!

And love threads like this because it offers even more opportunities to check out new bands.....
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Old 04-06-2006, 13:19
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Originally Posted by kentboy
I'm listening to Micah P. Hinson- he's very good - pity the production of the album is over-recorded. Lemon Jelly' 'Nice Weather For Ducks'is always amusing, Stephen Fretwell, Hootie & The Blowfish,Nick Drake - fairly well-known, and Ray LaMontagne are excellent musicians. Jack Johnson's older works 'Brushfire Fairytales' from 2000 is far better than the 'In Between Dreams' [2005] album, which inevitably got him known to 'the masses'. The fairly new singer, Roger Tarry, is pretty impressive too. And of course, who can forget the excellent voice of Willy Mason?

Going onto a completely different genre area, Welcome To The North by The Music - excellent 'loud' music!
Some good stuff there - and I'm loving those affiliate links!
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Old 04-06-2006, 21:40
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Originally Posted by cazza100
Am currently loving The Spinto Band, Of Montreal, The Features and The Russian Futurists.....all worth a listen!

And love threads like this because it offers even more opportunities to check out new bands.....

Love all those bands! I'm also listening to Ambulance Ltd, Rogue Wave and the Decemberists.

Just heard tracks by The Research and Pink Grease tonight for the first time tonight - worth a listen!

http://www.pinkgrease.com/ordinarygirl.mp3

http://www.theresearchgopop.com/
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