What are you listening to that's new? It seems like there is a lot of talk on this forum about old, classic rock but little discussion of newer artists. I love discovering new music, so I propose a thread reserved for discussing albums that are no more than two years old.
If you're listening to some great new album or band you want to share, post it here.
Smith Westerns Dye It Blonde (2011) is a sweet album of guitar rock that sounds like an upgrade on '70s glam. It's the band's second album, and they're fresh out of high school. This album was a grower - at first listen, nothing stood out. But after 6 or 7 spins I was walking around with these tunes stuck in my mind all the time. Sample: Weekend.
Sleigh Bells Treats (2010) This noise-rock album is something lovers of "establishment" music will hate. It's heavy, loud and distorted with shredding guitar and great beats ... though the bottom end may destroy your speakers. It sounds like something on the verge of flying to pieces, but is held together by catchy melodies and the sugary voice of Alexis Krause. It's one of those no in between albums; you'll either love it or despise it. I love it! Sample: Crown on the Ground
Menomena Mines (2010) My favorite new album of 2010. This is band-geek territory with lots of looping, a little brass and bizarre lyrics: every song is an example of great storytelling. Words will fail to describe it, so I'll stop trying. Sample: Lunchmeat
I can't be the only AWer who listens to new music. I'm tired of hearing about stuff that came out when I was in elementary school. What are you listening to that's new?
If you're listening to some great new album or band you want to share, post it here.
Smith Westerns Dye It Blonde (2011) is a sweet album of guitar rock that sounds like an upgrade on '70s glam. It's the band's second album, and they're fresh out of high school. This album was a grower - at first listen, nothing stood out. But after 6 or 7 spins I was walking around with these tunes stuck in my mind all the time. Sample: Weekend.
Sleigh Bells Treats (2010) This noise-rock album is something lovers of "establishment" music will hate. It's heavy, loud and distorted with shredding guitar and great beats ... though the bottom end may destroy your speakers. It sounds like something on the verge of flying to pieces, but is held together by catchy melodies and the sugary voice of Alexis Krause. It's one of those no in between albums; you'll either love it or despise it. I love it! Sample: Crown on the Ground
Menomena Mines (2010) My favorite new album of 2010. This is band-geek territory with lots of looping, a little brass and bizarre lyrics: every song is an example of great storytelling. Words will fail to describe it, so I'll stop trying. Sample: Lunchmeat
I can't be the only AWer who listens to new music. I'm tired of hearing about stuff that came out when I was in elementary school. What are you listening to that's new?
Cradle had been my favourite band for about 10 years (so no, it's not a new band) until I heard The Agonist late last year. 
