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I think here we talk a lot about classic rock bands but we devote little time to the new acts.

A while ago I came across this wonderful album called 'Funeral' by the Arcade Fire, with beautifully produced musical arrangements sort of reminiscent of Bowie's glam rock days. I think a lot of Queen fans would enjoy it.

Wolfmother for those who don't know them comes across as the next Led Zeppelin. Not only is their sound very Zep like, but they're live performances are quite electryfing as well.

Franz Ferdinand I don't need to even mention how great they are, so if you are one of those living under the Classic Rock underground shelter for the past 5 years, you better give them a listen.

Other great new acts I'd recommend are Silversun Pickups, Cold War Kids, and even though I absolutely dread most of the whole nu-punk/emo scene, I have to admit that Paramore is damn good. That chick Haylee truly knows how to belt out a tune.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Brandon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]... and now the "best you can offer is Mr. Jingles? HA! He's... just pathetic.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr.Jingles wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I have to admit that Paramore is damn good. That chick Haylee truly knows how to belt out a tune.[/QUOTE]

They are great!

I'm seeing them this Friday. Brixton Accadmy....
Paramore indeed...
Listening to a lot of Fall Out Boy lately.
They have some nice songs. :D

Recommended tracks:

This Ain't a Scene...
I've Got This Ringing In My Ears...
Thnks Fr Th Mmrs

Do you have Last.FM Dan??

ps. yes i AM serious =D
We love you Mandy!
Good choice for a topic!

I suggest Coheed and Cambria, a bloody good band indeed.

If you like your guitar tunes served up quick, strong and complex then i suggest a bit of DragonForce.

Newton Faulkner is pretty awesome as well, one of the best live performers i'ver ever seen. He finished his set by doing the whole of Bohemian Rhapsody on an acoustic guitar!

Annnnnnnnnddd for a widely unknown artist i suggest Andy McKee, great acoustic player.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love....
i recommend Bloc Party. really great group. i don't know if they're new though...

oh yeah. you guys should also listen to Peter, Bjorn and John. pretty okay band.

the plain white T's aren't bad either. Hey there Delilah is a nice song. :)

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also, Listen to life in disguise by the slip. the slip is a great act too. relaively new.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color="green"><b> chickenlicious! wrote: [/QUOTENAME]i recommend Bloc Party. really great group. i don't know if they're new though...

oh yeah. you guys should also listen to Peter, Bjorn and John. pretty okay band.

the plain white T's aren't bad either. Hey there Delilah is a nice song. :)

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also, Listen to life in disguise by the slip. the slip is a great act too. relaively new. [/QUOTE]

Plain White T's! Gonna see them live this Saturday. :) xD
We love you Mandy!
I agree fully with you about Franz Ferdinand ("Outsiders" = rhythm orgasm! Perfect drums and perfect bass, especially live!) and Arcade Fire. "Wake Up" used to be my favorite Arcade Fire song, but after hearing the full album a couple of times, I realised most of the album is a potential favorite song. I'll give the second album a listen sometime soon. And Franz Ferdinand... Probably the best new indie band. Much better than the Strokes, and obviously, better than the Franz Ferdinand wannabes that came up after they released their first album. Not to mention they're REALLY good on stage!!!

I'd like to add "Dirty Pretty Things". They have released an EP and an album, and both of them are worth listening. They're practically a reformed Libertines without Pete Doherty, and to be honest, they're a million times than The Libertines. The first time I heard them I had no clue I was hearing some people who were already kinda famous, I could swear on my life they were just a garage band - and I love their sound!

These are the videos for the singles they've released so far:

Bang Bang You're Dead
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7zYde_Hckww

Deadwood
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=e5PGw_kr0Hw

Wondering
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a5KpplrAM20

If on one hand the recent indie wave brought lots of shitty pop bands who look all the same, on the other hand Franz Ferdinand, Arcade Fire, Dirty Pretty Things and a few others definitely make it worth it!

*edit* I really gotta listen to some Plain White T's stuff other than Hey There Delilah. They must have some other good stuff! :) And thank you for the Led Zeppish suggestion, Dan! I'll give them a try as well!
We got the Cosmos rockin'! We got the Cosmos rockin'! We got the Universe rockin'! We got the Cosmos rockin'! We got the Cosmos rockin' to the mighty power of rock'n'roll!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color="lime">Raf840 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I agree fully with you about Franz Ferdinand ("Outsiders" = rhythm orgasm! Perfect drums and perfect bass, especially live!) and Arcade Fire. "Wake Up" used to be my favorite Arcade Fire song, but after hearing the full album a couple of times, I realised most of the album is a potential favorite song. I'll give the second album a listen sometime soon. And Franz Ferdinand... Probably the best new indie band. Much better than the Strokes, and obviously, better than the Franz Ferdinand wannabes that came up after they released their first album. Not to mention they're REALLY good on stage!!!

I'd like to add "Dirty Pretty Things". They have released an EP and an album, and both of them are worth listening. They're practically a reformed Libertines without Pete Doherty, and to be honest, they're a million times than The Libertines. The first time I heard them I had no clue I was hearing some people who were already kinda famous, I could swear on my life they were just a garage band - and I love their sound!

These are the videos for the singles they've released so far:

Bang Bang You're Dead
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7zYde_Hckww

Deadwood
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=e5PGw_kr0Hw

Wondering
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a5KpplrAM20

If on one hand the recent indie wave brought lots of shitty pop bands who look all the same, on the other hand Franz Ferdinand, Arcade Fire, Dirty Pretty Things and a few others definitely make it worth it!

*edit* I really gotta listen to some Plain White T's stuff other than Hey There Delilah. They must have some other good stuff! :) And thank you for the Led Zeppish suggestion, Dan! I'll give them a try as well![/QUOTE]

Franz Ferdinand is love.

how long will it take them to finish their new record? GAH!!!

*cough*alexkapranos*cough*
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr.Jingles wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I think here we talk a lot about classic rock bands but we devote little time to the new acts.

A while ago I came across this wonderful album called 'Funeral' by the Arcade Fire, with beautifully produced musical arrangements sort of reminiscent of Bowie's glam rock days. I think a lot of Queen fans would enjoy it.

Wolfmother for those who don't know them comes across as the next Led Zeppelin. Not only is their sound very Zep like, but they're live performances are quite electryfing as well.

Franz Ferdinand I don't need to even mention how great they are, so if you are one of those living under the Classic Rock underground shelter for the past 5 years, you better give them a listen.

Other great new acts I'd recommend are Silversun Pickups, Cold War Kids, and even though I absolutely dread most of the whole nu-punk/emo scene, I have to admit that Paramore is damn good. That chick Haylee truly knows how to belt out a tune.[/QUOTE]

i came accross wolfmother in guitar hero II (corny, i know). and i fell in love with them ever since.

they do sound like led zep. :)

on the other hand, i still have to develop a bit more tolerance for paramore. they're along the lines of MCR (for me, at least), but they sound less whiny. so, yeah. that's pretty much what i think about paramore.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME][/QUOTE] I got a bootleg from mid-2007 where you can hear some new songs. Franz Ferdinand Monday, June 4th, 2007 Grand Old Opry Glasgow Scotland UK Michael Come On Home Anyone In Love Walk Away Shopping For Blood Take Me Out A New Thrill Dark Of The Matinee English Goodbye The Fallen 40 ft Favourite Lie Turn It On Outsiders One thing I noticed on the new tracks is that most of them are even more "dancey", with more synths and stuff - but they're very good! :)
We got the Cosmos rockin'! We got the Cosmos rockin'! We got the Universe rockin'! We got the Cosmos rockin'! We got the Cosmos rockin' to the mighty power of rock'n'roll!
I really hate 'Hey There Delilah'. Makes me want to grab that fuckin' guitar and smash it on the guy's head.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Brandon wrote: [/QUOTENAME]... and now the "best you can offer is Mr. Jingles? HA! He's... just pathetic.[/QUOTE]
^haha! lol! that's pretty much the only plain white t's song i like.. the others get a little simple plan for me. i downloaded them nonetheless.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color="lime">Raf840 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I agree fully with you about Franz Ferdinand ("Outsiders" = rhythm orgasm! Perfect drums and perfect bass, especially live!)[/QUOTE]
AGREED!
I ADORE that song...my fave FF-song!
We love you Mandy!
^nah. i pretty much melt everytime i hear the fallen or walk away...

aaah... his sweet, sweet voice...
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr.Jingles wrote: [/QUOTENAME]


Wolfmother for those who don't know them comes across as the next Led Zeppelin. Not only is their sound very Zep like, but they're live performances are quite electryfing as well.


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Take that back?!!?

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