Music that I listen to that you probably don't and might like

[Major]

I've been digging around through my days and days worth of music on my external HDs for the past few weeks trying to make myself an ultimate playlist, and I figured I'd share some stuff that some of you might not have heard of. Music is pretty much my favorite past-time and a huge part of my life (I used to DJ, been in a few bands, etc.) Anyways, I'll post some stuff here from time to time in my digging and hopefully show people something new. If you like something, let me know, there's a 99% chance I have a hundred more things like it and I'll point you in that direction. Have something you want to share with me? I love hearing new things, so feel free to share. You might have heard all of this stuff, but if one person finds something new they enjoy, I'll be happy.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEXHeTcxQy4'>Chelsea Dagger, The Fratellis

I love this song when I'm at work, it's upbeat and always puts me in a good mood.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wobu_4uASfE'>2Wicky, Hooverphonic

I usually listen to this when I'm winding down, it's probably one of my favorite smooth songs. It's like I can feel the stress draining away when I hear things like this. It's a nice blending of old school music with some subtle jazz.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVXTmav24Wk'>The Noose, A Perfect Circle

Sometimes I listen to music for the words, sometimes I listen to it for the sound... this song is one of the ones I listen to for both. I'm sure most people have heard of A Perfect Circle before, but eh, some people might not have.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VsZaW-0WEM'>The Feel Good Drag, Anberlin

I'd be really surprised if most people didn't know who Anberlin was, but they're underrated and need to be played and heard more. This is on my workout playlist, for some reason I find it inspirational.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEsr5Mm3JfE'>Dead Disco, Metric

Saved the best for last, I literally like everything by this band. That's all I can really say, this is probably one of my favorite songs, played by my favorite band. You might know Metric from the Scott Pilgrim movie, they play the song by Envy's band The Clash at Demonhead, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obV-OL3TwXo'>Black Sheep

[PN-Soul]

i dig perfect circle and actually i think they have a more refined sound that TOOL but i like both projects

[Major]

A lot of people compare the two, but I also think APC is quite a bit better. It's heavy but relaxing at the same time. Still dig Tool, though. It's hard to find anything that's close enough to the two of them.

[Shades]

it's been a while since I've listened to A Perfect Circle. I think I'll go and dig up some of their songs I liked.

[inspiration]

The first one is legit. As well as the last one. Good song choices, my friend

[Rhap Sodos]

I <3 The Fratelli's. Most people know them because of

, which was "the iPod song" for the longest time, and the Chicago Blackhawks use Chelsea Dagger whenever they win or score a goal. Another of my favorites is Henrietta. 

 

If you're looking for similar upbeat, fun songs to listen to I'd recommend Parov Stelar. 

 

[PN-Soul]

jimmy's gang is great. parov stelar, techno swing yo

[Major]

I've never heard of Parov Stelar before but I love it, it reminds me a lot of Steam Powered Giraffe, except they're not trying to be funny. I have a soft spot for anything jazz related.

 

I have a few more things I found this morning, some of it's dubstep if you hate that. I don't, I think some of it's pretty good. I'm tossing in a few things that a lot of people have heard of, just because.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1m3XncKyL0'>Great Vacation, Dirt Poor Robins

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7BddpYYNGk'>Time Bomb, Feint & Boyinaband

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpaPBCBjSVc'>Tighten Up, The Black Keys (If you don't like the Black Keys you're insane, I'm sorry)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeaIvjoH1FY'>Crave You, Flight Facilities (I don't really like the original version of this but the dubstep version is probably one of my favorites)

Edited April 12, 2013 by Major

[dowhatnow]

This thread serves to remind me that I need to diversify my musical portfolio.