dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hello, the good people of VC. I am in need of new bands to listen to. If you have good suggestions of music related to the genres of music listed in the title, it would be much appreciated. Similar in style to: Circa Survive Explosions In the Sky TTNG(This Town Needs Guns) Deftones Decoder/Lead Hands The Dear Hunter HRVRD Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 A few of my favorites in those genres: Ghosts & Vodka Meet Me in St. Louis Sleeping People Tera Melos Don Caballero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 I listen to a lot of music and have a huge list compiled of bands to look up, and I have not heard of any of these. Will have to check these out! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 There are a couple threads focused on ambient, post-rock and instrumental stuff, I'm sure there would be some bands in there you'd like. http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/94703-looking-for-newer-instrumental-recommendations http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/92803-the-ambient-experimental-thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thread title and list of bands are pretty broad, as far as trying to pinpoint specific sounds and genres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thread title and list of bands are pretty broad, as far as trying to pinpoint specific sounds and genres. Hmm, well seeing as people have the post rock/instrumental pretty set for me, maybe just chill/mathcore artists with examples like TTNG and Decoder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hmm, well seeing as people have the post rock/instrumental pretty set for me, maybe just chill/mathcore artists with examples like TTNG and Decoder? I can contribute to that no problem. But are you referring to artists who are both chill and math-rock? Because that's an uncommon combination... at least speaking from what I'm familiar with. I have oodles of electronic / chill / downtempo artists that don't qualify as math-rock, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Listen to Pretend. Album is mind blowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 I can contribute to that no problem. But are you referring to artists who are both chill and math-rock? Because that's an uncommon combination... at least speaking from what I'm familiar with. I have oodles of electronic / chill / downtempo artists that don't qualify as math-rock, though. No no haha separate bands for each genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Listen to Pretend. Album is mind blowing. Who's the artist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
̮ ɤ ̮ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 ambient/electronic/chill: Tycho Helios Ex Confusion math rock/twinkle stuff: Pele American Football Tall Ships Tubelord Colour Enemies And just in case you really meant mathcore: Rolo Tomassi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 ^ Thanks dude! And haha yea I haven't really listened to mathcore or math rock. Wasn't aware they were different things. What are the differences if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 ^ Thanks dude! And haha yea I haven't really listened to mathcore or math rock. Wasn't aware they were different things. What are the differences if you don't mind me asking? In a nutshell, mathcore is far more aggressive and chaotic. Math rock tends to be more melodic. Both play around with odd time signatures, but math rock is far more pleasant to casual listeners. Typing up some recommendations for you. Give me a minute or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 I figured with the core that it would tend to lean more aggressive haha. But thank you for clarifying! Appreciate the recommendations everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Who's the artist? ...pretend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 ...pretend. Oh my bad you said Pretend and then album. Wasn't sure if you meant that was the name of the artist or album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesomeo4000 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 jakob are the best chill post rock band sorry everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 And just in case you really meant mathcore: Rolo Tomassi Haha, thank you. I was scratching my head at seeing "chill" and "mathcore" together in the topic title. C H I L L Y BLUE SKY BLACK DEATH NOIR BSBD are an "instrumental hip-hop" duo from San Francisco. I stumbled across them a couple of years ago - particularly their album NOIR - and have been sold ever since. They tie in solid hip-hop beats with lush synths and dreamy instrumentation. They also like to include samples and the occasional vocals -- usually in the form of a choir for that added sense of harmony. TYCHO Dive As 77satelites mentioned, Tycho is an excellent choice. Graphic artist turned music producer, also based out of San Francisco. He'll be dropping a new album next month... but in the meantime, you really need to check out his last full length, Dive. It's cool. It's calm. It's chill. Open the windows and get a breeze before checking this out. BOARDS OF CANADA The Campfire Headphase If you're unfamiliar with BOC, we need to fix this immediately. The Scotland brothers are a staple in the world of electronic / ambient / downtempo, and have accumulated a cult following through the albums they've released over the years. Their music is as soothing as it is haunting, for me, and that's just a fraction of their charm. Perfect for late night studies, or drifting off to sleep. A WINGED VICTORY FOR THE SULLEN A Winged Victory for the Sullen If you've never tried falling asleep to the sounds of soothing ambient, you're doing it wrong. Trust me on that. AWVFTS is one member from ambient-kingpins Stars of the Lid - who are also a fantastic choice - and one composer by the name of Dustin O'Halloran. I don't know how familiar you are with ambient; it can seem a little dry or mundane at first, but I think it's an extremely beautiful genre once you get the ear for it. In a very real sense, I sometimes feel like the minimalism just accentuates and intensifies every component of the music. Each sustain and piano stroke just packs a much heavier punch, if that makes any sense. Anyway. I chose the video below because even if the music bores you to tears, I still think it's an incredible visual experience. I could probably go on for days about similar artists and sub-genres. But this should be enough to soothe your nerves for the time being. SEE ALSO // TRADITIONAL Washed Out, Message To Bears, Beach Fossils, Clams Casino, Com Truise, Houses, Darkside, JJ, Wife, Burial, Gold Panda, Bvdub, and Active Child. SEE ALSO // MINIMAL + AMBIENT Bersarin Quartett, Stars of the Lid, Grouper, Eluvium, Hammock, The American Dollar, Mountains, Helios, Tim Hecker, 36, Emancipator, Lowcase Noises, Jónsi & Alex, and Brian Eno. paintedinexile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Shifting gears. M A T H Y FANG ISLAND Fang Island If you don't mind some seemingly goofy vocals, this Rhode Island trio will deliver all the good vibes and bouncy riffs you can ask for. (Their top voted genre tag on Last.fm is "everyone high-fiving everyone". Surprisingly appropriate.) The video below is bizarre and feel-good... not unlike their sound. Dig in and have fun. ADEBISI SHANK This is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank Labelmates to Fang Island, Adebisi Shank are perhaps a bit more technical in their play style, shying away from Fang Island's harmonious vocals for more off-the-wall guitars. They're also due for a new album this year. You can check out a video for one of the new / unreleased songs off the album, below... but in the meantime, definitely look into This is the Second Album..., or even their debut EP. YOU SLUT! Medium Bastard UK four-piece who play some infectious instrumental math rock. I think their music is exceptionally melodic, which is something you occasionally sacrifice with a lot of "math" bands. They only have two albums to check out. Both are short and sweet, and always manage to scratch my math itch when I get it. THEIR / THEY'RE / THERE Their / They're / There Probably a safer bet, since these guys follow a more traditional "band" sound while weaving in mathy guitar playing. If none of what I've suggested has done the trick for you, at least do yourself a favor and try this band on for size. They're blowing up in popularity, and rightfully so. Again, this is the tip of an iceberg that I won't fully exhaust. If there are certain artists or sounds you dig, though, let me know and I can provide suggestions from there. Happy listening. SEE ALSO // Toe, Native, Tera Melos, LITE, Giraffes? Giraffes!, and Duck. Little Brother, Duck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
̮ ɤ ̮ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 ^ Thanks dude! And haha yea I haven't really listened to mathcore or math rock. Wasn't aware they were different things. What are the differences if you don't mind me asking? Derek summed it up pretty much, even though borders are not set in stone. Rolo Tomassi for example got more melodic and post-rockish with every album and if you don't mind the screaming, there might be some songs you'd enjoy (e.g. "Illuminaire") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Awesome now I have some stuff to listen to! Shoutout to you Derek, went really into detail with your suggestions! Its much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 And I also fixed the title to avoid any further confusion with the math genre. Thanks everyone for clarifying the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafening Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 This thread = this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Oh and Derek, since you offered, have you heard of the band Decoder? They are disbanded and only released one album that was self titled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Oh and Derek, since you offered, have you heard of the band Decoder? They are disbanded and only released one album that was self titled The name sounds a little familiar... but I'm confident that I've never heard their music. This thread = this thread. Yeah, basically. I prefer that one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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