Basically, this thread will cover ‘under-the-radar’ music, mostly independent music. Here you can promote new artists, posting about new releases & reviews, and scheduled performances (TV performances/tour schedules/festival performances).
So yeah, welcome to this thread.
PS:
Also, let's discuss about ***** that are posted in this thread. Not just posting your favourite artists, Posting-race belongs to 'The Hipster Thread'.
WAY under the radar. I hate Top40 ********s, the best thing that I could say about the mainstream system.
I've heard about this chick for a while. From Pitchfork I believe. About to check her out.
Well... I mean there's stuff like LCD soundsystem, Fleet Foxes etc that gets tons of inernet hype but isn't "top 40" music.
So, is that acceptable in this thread?
Actually I've posted about this band twice at this forum. This band is currently the 'new & delicious' thing from underground music world. The vocalist has the Janis Joplin feel when she sings. And their debut album is coming in like, 1 months from now. Please kindly check them out.
ALABAMA SHAKES Boys & Girls
APRIL 9th/10th, 2012
Tracklist:
01 - Hold On
02 - I Found You
03 - Hang Loose
04 - Rise To The Sun
05 - You Ain't Alone
06 - Goin' To The Party
07 - Heartbreaker
08 - Boys & Girls
09 - Be Mine
10 - I Ain't The Same
11 - On Your Way.
Stream 2 singles from the album ("Hold On" & "Heavy Chevy" (Bonus Track)) and you can download "Heavy Chevy" when you sign up to their mailing-list at: www.alabamashakes.com
Alabama Shakes performing "You Ain't Alone". September 10th, 2011. Recorded at Chattanooga, TN.
Well... I mean there's stuff like LCD soundsystem, Fleet Foxes etc that gets tons of inernet hype but isn't "top 40" music.
So, is that acceptable in this thread?
Well, as long as it's 'almost mainstream' but Pitchfork/AV Club-approved, yeah, go on.
Blunderbuss Jack White's solo debut album
APRIL 23/24, 2012
Tracklist:
01. Missing Pieces
02. Sixteen Saltines
03. Freedom At 21
04. Love Interruption
05. Blunderbuss
06. Hypocritical Kiss
07. Weep Themselves To Sleep
08. I'm Shakin'
09. Trash Tongue Talker
10. Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy
11. I Guess I Should Go To Sleep
12. On And On And On
13. Take Me With You When You Go
Lead Single - "Love Interruption"
Single Cover
Music Video (Directed by Jack White)
iTunes (Single - MV) - also available as 7" vinyl single, backed by non-album cut "Machine Gun Silhouette" (Order here)
Alex Winston King Con
Release Date: 5 March 2012 (UK), 10 April 2012 (US)
Picadilly Records/V2 Coop
TRACKLISTING
1. Fire Ant
2. Velvet Elvis
3. Medicine
4. Locomotive
5. Host
6. Sister Wife
7. Choice Notes
8. Shock Me
9. Benny
10. Run Rumspringa
11. The Fold
Pitchfork just released their review of King Con, giving it a very respectable 7.4. For comparisons sake, Lana Del Rey's Born To Die received a 5.5.
Here's the review for all those interested:
Quote:
In a pop landscape filled with cartoonish characters and alter-egos, the first refreshing thing about New Yorker Alex Winston is her name. Confidence in her own skin is something Winston revels in and turns into her most powerful weapon on her debut record, King Con. Her songs are undeniably poppy and well-produced but reject the ice-cream gloss or ambiguity of many other contemporary pop artists. Instead there's a homespun feel here, and the layered production is stuffed with detail and component parts. It's an approach that makes the songs feel driven on piston power rather than Pro Tools.
Her voice is full of quirks, too, and more often than not she sounds closer to more alternative singers such as Kate Bush, Joanna Newsom, or even Karen O. Transplanting imperfect, personality-rich influences like this to a set of powerful pop songs is an interesting move and one that mostly pays off on King Con.
The sound that opens "Velvet Elvis" is a worn, gently warping vinyl stuck in a groove. This nostalgia wash acts as the bedrock for the busier elements that join the scuffle before bursting into a typically big chorus. Winston's narratives here and elsewhere feel just out of reach; they're fantastical but never come across as forced. That's thanks in part to the infectious feeling of excitement she gives off in each her performances. There's no hint of irony on King Con. There is a lot of heart, though, and there's something to be said for that in a realm of music where it's easy to feel manipulated. (That's not to say Winston doesn't pull some strings of her own. The togetherness in songs like "Medicine" and "Host" echoes the "us-versus-them" anthemic sway of a band like Arcade Fire.)
Despite being over a year old, "Locomotive" still feels like a highlight amongst this set, and the song hasn't changed a lot since we wrote about it last February. The edges have been heated up a little, and if anything Winston sounds even looser and more idiosyncratic. The song's feverish momentum is both a high point and vital characteristic of King Con, where each victory feels hard won.
The downside to the relentless energy is that the record can get tiring, particularly after the impressive, but front-loaded first half. "Benny" is the only restrained moment here; even that feels too brief and comes too late. A large part of King Con's charm is its confidence in direction, but toward the end, the sheer weight of similarly paced songs ends up dragging it down. For the most part, though, King Con's an enjoyable collection, one that presents Winston as an artist with a strong enough personality to overcome that dip and to stand out in a scene where it can be hard to make an impression.
So, this time I’d like to introduce Poliça. A new indie-tronic band, a collaborative projects from the supergroup GAYNGS member, Channy Caselle and Ryan Olson. They heavily use vocoder for the robotic sound effect. This might be the only time I fully support the use of this voice-processing things. When you do it right, it will sound beautiful. Pop-starts could take a lesson from them.
The debut album ‘Give You The Ghost’ was produced by Bon Iver’s (and GAYNGS’) Mike Noye and Spoons’ Jim Eno. Released just last month. Pitchfork didn’t review this tho (well, they aren’t ‘popular’ enough to be ready for Pitchfork, I think), but it didn’t make like this album any less.
FEBRUARY 14, 2012 TRACKLIST
01 - Amongster
02 - I See My Mother
03 - Violent Games
04 - Dark Star -
05 - Form
06 - The Maker
07 - Lay Your Cards Out
08 - First, Teeth, Money
09 - Happy Be Fine
10 - Wandering Star -
11 - Leading To Death
Best written review for this album:Buzzinemusic (a bit long)
MV for the lead singles: "Amongster"
"Lay Your Cards Out
Confirmed Festival Appearances (so far):SXSW, Sasquatch Fest., Bonnaroo Recommended for fans of:Zola Jesus, Sigur Ros, Glasser
This thread is a mess. Watch there be no actual discussion, just everyone topping each other with who knows the most obscure bands... But I'll check out that first one you mentioned, the Janis Joplin sounding group. Lately I've been so into Joanna Newsom and Devendra. In such a folk mood
I kinda like her actually. 
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