I loved David's post on emerging bands that need to be heard. I thought I would share my list.
Below are 5 more bands that you need to hear. Being from Boston I'm mostly familiar with Boston bands, so be sure to leave a comment to tell me about favorite bands in other areas.
In no particular order...
I like to describe Glacier as a mix between Neurosis and Godspeed! You Black Emperor. Although I'm not sure that does this band justice. They describe themselves as "Loud & sad" and I'm not one to disagree. I've known most of the guys in this band for over a decade and to see them progress from high school bands to this is inspiring and motivating. I can't get enough of their Kirtland EP:
These guys will be joining us January 8th, 2015 at The Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
I love Save Ends. I cannot say enough good things about this band. I was a huge fan of keyboardist/singer Brandon Cahill's band Making it Right years ago and when I found out he was doing something new I was excited. The songs are catchy, clever, and fun. I think their music video for "Song of Susanna" says it all:
I've seen them live no less than 5 times this year and I will never miss them playing in Boston.
I would describe Vary Lumar as dark alternative rock with some electronic tinges. Their new record Breaker just came out and is fantastic. They also recently played a Halloween set as my all time favorite band Smashing Pumpkins. The video below shows it better than any words I've got.
I've known guitarist Christopher Brown for a few years and this my favorite thing he has ever done. Their CD release show is this Friday December 5th at TT The Bear's Place. Go see them!
I recently caught Funeral Advantage in Cambridge opening for Cloakroom. Their dream-pop sound is definitely something I've been heavily into a the moment. I'm dying for them to put out some more music
Loud. That's the best possible way I can describe MountainMan. We recently played with these guys in Boston as the last stop on our tour. I was not counting on a three piece being as loud as they were. They way they started the set put the room into a trance before pummeling them. Fantastic band that I hope we get a chance to play with again soon.