StealthyTyranitar Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Now adays, it seems like every hipster on the face of the earth discovers a band the moment it becomes popular. For example, a girl at my school claimed she had discovered Fun. about a few days it became popular. For those of you who don't know, Fun. started years before Tonight. This is a thread to talk about said bands, make alternative recommendations, and predict the next Alt. Mainstream band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 So we just post Alternative bands? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrdpliMfoAM[/media] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyTyranitar Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yeah, and just discuss the state of it, talk about bands we think are going to go big, etc.. For example, I think 21 pilots are about to go big. I mean, look them up. It's like Coldplay meets Keane meets Eminem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 The whole indie/mainstream thing annoys me. Both people who claim indie music is king, and those who deride mainstream music. Not massively related to the topic, but a thought nevertheless.I'd probably note that when you say alternative, you probably mean indie. Unless you are actually referring specifically to alternative rock bands, instead of just general independent artists.I can't think of any indie bands on the verge of breaking the mainstream market at the moment, but my first call would be to look at the supporting acts of any big tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyTyranitar Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Don't get your perception of indie music fans from the "Hipsters",there are those who simply enjoy the music, and also enjoy the band's ability to do whatever the eff they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 That's a good viewpoint. Good music is good music, regardless of the popularity of an artist.One band I'd quite like to see break out (I hope that they will eventually; they have a relative amount of media exposure in Australia) is Strange Talk. Australian new wave/synthpop band, with flourishes of indie rock. Reminds me of somewhere between Passion Pit and Foster the People. It's not a likely candidate, so this is really just a recommendation for anyone into that sort of music.I assume that Joey Bada$$ will break out into mainstream rap after he releases his debut next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyTyranitar Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Huh, I'll look both of them up when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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