Infected Mushroom. They have a sound unlike anything I’ve heard anywhere else. I recommend the album Army of Mushrooms to newcomers, but their entire collection is solid.
I wouldn’t say they are underrated, just niche.
Yeah I’ve had a couple tracks by them in my “to download” Spotify playlist for years. Fun sound but not for every occasion. “Project 100” is the track that put them on my radar.
They make psytrance, it’s super popular in Israel, and in the general rave scene. Used to be waaay bigger in the 2Ks.
I’m not sure if they count as underrated, but the band that immediately comes to mind is The Dear Hunter.
mewithoutYou
Their style has changed a lot over the years, but I think they’re always technically post hardcore, with a blend of folk. It’s hard to know which era will resonate with people, but January 1979 was the first I heard from them and my interest was immediately piqued. The Fox, the Crow, and the Cookie is probably their easiest to enjoy. And I have a friend who spent a decade hearing me play their music, but it wasn’t until he heard this track they they clicked for him.
Holy sh*t didn’t expect to find mwY here. Awesome band! You likely are a La Dispute enjoyer too, so for people reading this, the album Rooms of the House, beginning to end
I think I’ve heard of them, but never listened. I’ll check out Rooms of the House, thanks!
It’s very different, but [dormouse sighs] fascinates me
Hah, seems like a random track. I’m curious what jumped out to you.
It was randomly put in a radio playlist spotify made for me. I was told the band was good, so I heard the fox, the crow, and the cookie, then january 1979, then 9:27 am, so by the time i heard dormouse I didn’t know what to expect.
The song itself, it’s just weird and dark. It could just be me, but some songs just grab me. It’s, maybe not cinematic is the right word. But it’s powerful, it feels like something is happening over the course of it. And I like songs like that, especially apocalyptic types. Another good example is The End of the World by Aphrodite’s Child. It just puts me in a mood. Set next to a folksy jam about a bird stealing pastries, I was just really interested in it and the guy writing it.
Chicago band Mechina, which plays space themed industrial / death and symphonic metal.
Their music is very rhythmic, and I they are my go to band when I need to concentrate. But they are also the band I listen to whenever I need to feel good.
They use both clear vocals and growling, and I really like both.
Their albums tell a story that they keep on building with each release, and the singles connect the narrative of every album together.
I’ve seen a few people call their music “Mass Effect Metal”, and I get why. They use a lot of audio that could be used in these video games : audio logs from lost spaceships, emergency communications and such.
Here’s my favorite song from them. It’s a long one but I love every second of it. Even the sound effects at the start.
They’ve been getting a lot of attention in Canada but “The Beaches” have been my jam lately
Oh hell yeah. The Beaches are great! I wasn’t crazy about their latest album, but the three albums before that are all fantastic! I’ve seen them in concert 3 times!
Same here!
Although I do love “Blame Brett”
Mannequin Pussy! Saw them live in a small bar and after arriving home immediately bought tickets to their next show. The music teeters between hard-core and dream-punk. The way they perform live is truly breathtaking.
I just discovered this band a month or so ago on Double J. I laughed so hard at the name and now I’m a fan.
Haven’t heard of Double J before but I’ll have to check it out. Their latest album ‘I Got Heaven’ is the perfect introduction to Mannequin Pussy’s style
The name makes for some cool merch haha. I was lucky enough to grab a dad hat at the merch table that just says “pussy” on the front in a fuzzy/hairy font.
That is brilliant. If I get a chance to see them in Aus I’ll be sure to get some merch.
Double J is a spin-off of Triple J, an Australian radio station. No ads and it’s described as a music democracy. Where the people get more say over the music instead of mainstream media so it’s quite diverse.
The new album rules. My favorite of the year so far.
LOUD BARK DEEP BITE
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Mineral
Neither together anymore, although Mineral did play some reunion shows in 2019.
man, endserenading is such a good album
I’m more partial to The Power of Failing, but I’ll take any Mineral. Did you see the two new songs they released for the 25th?
Stereolab. French avant-pop band, really pleasant to listen to when driving and working.
Punk isn’t dead, it just put on a dress and moved to Japan
I think 36 Crazyfists were underrated. They sort of made it, but never really got huge. I also think their music only got better and their last 2 albums were amazing.
I absolutely love this specific sound.
Foreign Hands is a new band that comes close.
Wow i haven’t thought about that band in like a decade
Criminally overlooked, except in Greece where they were huge apparently.
Mindless Self Indulgence. They are criminally underrated. Although their older stuff is better than the newer.
There was that one time that lead singer Jimmy Urine was accused of grooming, sexually assaulting, and molesting a 15-year-old girl, so that was kind of a thing.
Never heard that.
I’m an MSI listener and I am sorely aware of their problematic past. Are you a new fan by any chance? They wrote a paedophilic song (Panty Shot) and have used the N-word and F-word pretty liberally.
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I consider liking their music to be a red flag tbh. I liked them as a teenager during my edgy phase but their music does absolutely nothing for me now
Same with Die Antwoord… people still listen to them?
Good for you.
I was literally just about to mention them. You beat me by 23 hours.
They were my second favorite.
I love these guys!
Sub-Radio: American indie pop band
Omar Rudberg: Venezuelan-Swedish singer and actor
- Played Simon in Young Royals
- Mi Casa Su Casa
- Moving Like That
- Todo De Ti (All That She Wants)
Not sure underrated, but Swans is fantastic. Brutal, oppressive, horrifyingly beautiful sound.
Big Thief is the pure opposite, it’s like a comforting hug and warm coffee.
