I am a music snob, I'm just going to come out and admit it. While I have my mainstream guilty pleasures (Maroon 5, One Direction, and Taylor Swift), I am all about knowing the bands that no one has heard of. I can actually thank my Taylor Swift obsession for this, as she led me to Snow Patrol, whose related artists page took me farther and farther from the beaten track. Here's a few of my favorite gems:
Angels and Airwaves
Features people from a couple of different bands, including Blink-182. This is my go to "I'm angry and need rockish music" band. "Anxiety" is a personal favorite.
Bronze Radio Return
Absolute genius. Probably my favorite. Dance music. Please listen to them, love them, and tell me how much you love them. Also, beautiful cover art.
Fun
Okay, so you've heard of them. A lot, actually. However, I challenge you to name a song that is not "We Are Young" "Some Nights" "Carry On" or "Just Give Me A Reason". Go and sample the rest of their music. I personally love "Barlights" and "Stitch Me Up."
The Icarus Account
Beautiful love songs with amazing lyrics and soft guitars.
The Lumineers
They are quickly becoming very popular with "Ho Hey", but have you checked out "Flapper Girl" or "Morning Song"?
The Milk Carton Kids
I've loved these guys for months now. I would kill to go to one of their concerts, but sadly, it seems you have to live in Colorado to hear any indie music.
Neon Trees
You might have heard "Everybody Talks", but for the sake of everything that is right in the world, check out "Mad Love" and "Sins of My Youth". Perfect dance music.
Owl City
You have heard Fireflies. You probably knew all the words. That song is not at all representative of Adam Young's work. Look at Hot Air Balloon and Dental Care. (Also, for more obscurity points, check out Adam's other projects, like Sky Sailing, Insect Airport, Seagull Orchestra, and Windsor Airlift.)
She&Him
Did you know Zooey Deschanel sings? Now you do.
Snow Patrol
Fairly well know, so no obscurity points, but the perfect music for bubble baths and rainy days.
Vampire Weekend
Preps from Harvard do music. My favorite thing is that they have a song called "Oxford Comma".
Wild Child
If I were sitting in a cafe in Paris drinking coffee with a cute boy, I would play this band.
Yellowcard
I knew about them when I was about 11 because of their song "Ocean Avenue" (which for some reason used to play on Radio Disney??). They're great.
Blind Pilot, Capital Cities, Freelance Whales, Good Old War, Hey Marseilles, The Jezebels, The La's, The Lighthouse and the Whaler, Release the Sunbird
All very relaxing chillout music. Perfect for background music while enjoying a cup of tea and a good book.
Here's a playlist that features some of my favorite tracks from each of these bands.
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Do you have your favorite indie bands that only a few people have heard of?
Lots of Love,
Sophie
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