Community Forums => General Chat => Topic started by: Stogi on January 26, 2010, 11:07:00 PM
Title: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: Stogi on January 26, 2010, 11:07:00 PM
So I need help picking a new genre or sub-genre of music to dive into next. I've been stuck on Funk for a while now (especially Pandora's "Funk Bomb" channel), so I thought it might be time to change it up completely. I'd rather avoid Rock, Rap, and Reggae unless it's something really crazy just cuz those are what I routinely listen to no matter what the music of the minute may be.
So any suggestions?
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 26, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
I was just recently thinking about trying to revive the old music thread because it gave some things I really liked and am in the need of new music as well.
As for Kashogi's question, I went through a period recently in which I was really into Blues music, so I'd suggest that. My interest was sparked by my love of Jason Ricci & New Blood, the blues-ish band that provides the music for RFN.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: ShyGuy on January 26, 2010, 11:47:47 PM
Check out Heavy How You Like Me Now
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: Ian Sane on January 27, 2010, 07:52:30 PM
Been stuck on Funk lately, eh? I hope you checked out Maggot Brain.
For what to check into next the (sorta) joke answer is country. ;)
The better answer is that I suggest you look into Canadian music. That's not a specific genre but I imagine a lot of Americans are unaware of acts that us Canadians regard as mainstream artists. If you're looking for something unfamiliar it would be a good place to look. When I'm trying to find new acts to get into I usually look towards British acts that never amounted to much in North America.
And for no reason I all I suggest looking into Kraftwerk since I wouldn't classify that as rock, rap or reggae.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: EasyCure on January 27, 2010, 08:05:37 PM
I thought this was the other music thread and I was gonna talk up the "math-rock" band Foals but i guess not... Check out "cassius", "red socks pugie", "the french open" and "tron"
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: ShyGuy on January 27, 2010, 08:07:02 PM
Rush is the only Canadian band.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 27, 2010, 09:05:44 PM
Canada is no good for anything except hockey, curling, and beer.
fake edit: Oh, and Jon Lindemann.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 27, 2010, 11:45:56 PM
Stop listening to Funk, and listen to Baroness. They're fucking great. It's metal.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 28, 2010, 12:14:35 AM
I have been listening to what could be medically described as an unhealthy amount of Eric Clapton music over the last two days.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 28, 2010, 02:04:53 AM
I recommend Ego Likeness- The Order of the Reptile, and Lazy Lane - Keepers of the Gloom
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: ThePerm on January 28, 2010, 04:31:23 AM
men without hats - where do the boys go
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: Dasmos on January 28, 2010, 09:23:42 AM
I love how give us nothing to go go on in terms of recommending music. If it's completely random suggestions you want, it's completely random suggestions you'll get! This are some of the albums I've been spinning lately (links to youtube video in title).
The Avalanches - Since I Left You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8BWBn26bX0): Electronica/Dance. The ultimate party album. Completely constructed from thousands of samples from the most left field sources. One of my favourite albums of all time, and to top it off it's made by Australians. Still fucking waiting for a follow-up.
Memory Tapes - Seek Magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yj-LUkiLcc): Electronic/"Glo-Fi". Really chilled out electronic music from a virtual recluse who up until this album had just released tracks on his blog through various psuedonyms.
Beach House - Teen Dreams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHbtR8uO81M): "Dream pop"/sorta- Electronic. Dream pop is a very apt description of what Beach House do, it's really pretty easy to get lost in your own thoughts while you listen to this album. Very melodic and eerily beautiful.
Midlake - The Courage Of Others (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wlFzNAyGuQ): Folk/Progressive. While technically not released until Feburary 1st, this was the follow-up to my favourite reconrd of 2006, I couldn't not download it earlier. It sounds like it was made in the 60's or something, a feat which very few bands can pull off convincingly. My favourite of the year so far.
Dinosaur Jr. - Farm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgTJtdn6VjM): Alternative Rock. Because if you haven't heard of Dinosaur Jr. I want to punch you and if you don't like them we can never be friends.
And if you don't like anything I have suggested, **** you, give some hints as to something you may like next time.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: Stogi on January 28, 2010, 07:30:23 PM
I was just recently thinking about trying to revive the old music thread because it gave some things I really liked and am in the need of new music as well.
As for Kashogi's question, I went through a period recently in which I was really into Blues music, so I'd suggest that. My interest was sparked by my love of Jason Ricci & New Blood, the blues-ish band that provides the music for RFN.
Blues are awesome when it's done with brass, keys, or a guitar. I can't listen to anything with a harmonica though. I just find it too annoying. That said, I do like Bob Dylan a lot, but he's a genius.
Been stuck on Funk lately, eh? I hope you checked out Maggot Brain.
For what to check into next the (sorta) joke answer is country. ;)
The better answer is that I suggest you look into Canadian music. That's not a specific genre but I imagine a lot of Americans are unaware of acts that us Canadians regard as mainstream artists. If you're looking for something unfamiliar it would be a good place to look. When I'm trying to find new acts to get into I usually look towards British acts that never amounted to much in North America.
And for no reason I all I suggest looking into Kraftwerk since I wouldn't classify that as rock, rap or reggae.
I own all the Funkadelic Albums. I really despise country. The only artist I've ever liked out of that genre was Johnny Cash. And I've listened to some Canadian music. I'm actually going to a show later featuring 'The New Deal'. They're alright. I like 'Of Montreal' a lot though.
I thought this was the other music thread and I was gonna talk up the "math-rock" band Foals but i guess not... Check out "cassius", "red socks pugie", "the french open" and "tron"
I like the actually music. It has a good groove and tends to change it up a bit. It's also upbeat and jumpy so it could make good dance music. The only thing I dislike is the singing. It sounds like a mix between 'Of Montreal' and 'Modest Mouse' but not in a good way. Maybe if I listen to some more...
but it's still Rock and I'm not really looking for a new rock band now.
I love how give us nothing to go go on in terms of recommending music. If it's completely random suggestions you want, it's completely random suggestions you'll get! This are some of the albums I've been spinning lately (links to youtube video in title).
The Avalanches - Since I Left You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8BWBn26bX0): Electronica/Dance. The ultimate party album. Completely constructed from thousands of samples from the most left field sources. One of my favourite albums of all time, and to top it off it's made by Australians. Still fucking waiting for a follow-up.
Memory Tapes - Seek Magic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yj-LUkiLcc): Electronic/"Glo-Fi". Really chilled out electronic music from a virtual recluse who up until this album had just released tracks on his blog through various psuedonyms.
Beach House - Teen Dreams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHbtR8uO81M): "Dream pop"/sorta- Electronic. Dream pop is a very apt description of what Beach House do, it's really pretty easy to get lost in your own thoughts while you listen to this album. Very melodic and eerily beautiful.
Midlake - The Courage Of Others (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wlFzNAyGuQ): Folk/Progressive. While technically not released until Feburary 1st, this was the follow-up to my favourite reconrd of 2006, I couldn't not download it earlier. It sounds like it was made in the 60's or something, a feat which very few bands can pull off convincingly. My favourite of the year so far.
Dinosaur Jr. - Farm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgTJtdn6VjM): Alternative Rock. Because if you haven't heard of Dinosaur Jr. I want to punch you and if you don't like them we can never be friends.
And if you don't like anything I have suggested, **** you, give some hints as to something you may like next time.
I like The Avalanches. Reminds me of RJD2. Memory Tapes had good instrumentation; I just wish it stayed that way. I'll check out the other songs though. Beach House....too mellow for my tastes. Midlake -- jesus man....that's incredibly folk, but not in a good "Quentin Tarintino would use this" kind of way. Dinosaur Jr. -- meh...I didn't find anything I could hold onto with that one. Just kinda sounded like I've heard it before.
Any other recommendations? I'd really like it if they were a different genre from Rock, Rap, Reggae and Funk. Electronica, Classical, Foreign, House, Trance, Jazz...you recommend it and i'll check it out.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: ShyGuy on January 28, 2010, 11:55:36 PM
Burlap to Cashmere - Basic Instructions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0zI93q-_BE
Dark Knight Soundtrack - Why so Serious? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QjuEWsdgEc
Bobby Rush - Bowlegged Woman, Knock Kneed Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjm0aDV-DRQ
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: Ian Sane on January 29, 2010, 12:11:55 PM
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I like 'Of Montreal' a lot though.
Of Montreal isn't Canadian. They're a bunch Georgian Canadian wannabes.
Maybe you should check out classical music. Bach, Handel, Mozart, etc.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: Stogi on January 29, 2010, 01:16:17 PM
They're not? Really? Bummer.
I've been listening to Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven for a while. It's perfect to study to. I haven't listened to Handel yet (I think). I'll look it up.
Edit: I just remembered I don't like Handel.
Title: Re: What music should I listen to next?
Post by: ThePerm on January 29, 2010, 04:11:22 PM
lol Men without hats are canadian, i should have been more specific about the song and listed the live concert version
