People who knows me in real life would know my unhealthy obsession of indie bands. Not trying to be rare or a hipster mind you (LOL) but I've been into indie music for some years now. So this is basically my recommendation for you guys out there if you wanna start listening to indie or if you simply want new music to listen to. This is just my way of telling you some of my favorite bands and if you enjoy them, let me know because we could totally be best friends haha. If you have any similar recommendation, please don't hesitate to share with me. Good music are meant to be shared and I believe that music connects people. PS. if you happen to find this post, I am not a music reviewer and this is not a music review blog, this is a personal blog and a personal recommendation based on my own interests. So, don't waste your time leaving rude comments okay? :)
Kodaline
My current favorite band. I fell in love with their music when I listened to All I Want the first time. Their album "In A Perfect World" marks the full debut of young Irish four lads. What I love the most about them is not only their very damn good music and Steve's very damn great voice but their lyrics, their words are so meaningful. He sing his pain, you can tell. You couldn't help it but wonder yourself who has made them so emotional and in pain? Their music hits you right in the heart and if you're easily touched or an emotional person like me, you're gonna love it hahaha. No, but really, have a listen and you will thank me later. It offers a great piece of easy listening to sit back and chill out to. Try listening to All I want (check out the two music videos on youtube), High Hopes, Love Like This and you will be hooked in no time haha. All I Want is one of the track in The Fault In Our Stars OST Soundtrack. I think watching them live would be fantastic and an enjoyable experience because this band gives great and whole-heartedly performances. Watch their High Hopes (Acoustic From Paris) video and All I Want live video. See it for yourself. Summary for their music: So much emotion, simply beautiful and amazing. A band with a great debut (though it's a "heartwrenching" one), a lot of people seem to like their music and I think Kodaline has a very bright future *clap clap*
"Titles like “High Hopes”, “Brand New Day” and “Big Bad World” indicate the pasteurised, bloodless fare on offer here, with individual tracks styled around specific influences: the ersatz Keane sincerity of “After the Fall”, the strumming Mumfordry of “Love Like This”, the Coldplay-style piano and falsetto vocal catch of “All I Want”. Whether lamenting lost love, or fretting over the meaning of life and “what it's all about”, the songs are uniformly inflated to arena-size by blustery arrangements and singalong hooks..." - independent.co.uk/
Now that I think about it, Kodaline does have that Coldpay and Snow Patrol vibes (the two bands that I have been listening since elementary school)
Kodaline - All I Want
Watch the second part because I cried watching the second one lol.
Daugther
This band is perfecto period. I've only just recently discovered this band's awesomeness though I have listened to Youth since last year but never had the chance to listen to the rest of their songs. Youth has one of the best lyrics I've ever listened to. "If You Leave" is such a great album with phenomenally beautiful music and heart-rending songs. I know what you're thinking "What's up with this girl and her obsession with heart-wrenching songs?" Yes, I admit I enjoy them. I listen to them even I'm feeling like I'm on top of the world. Is that bad? Nope because I enjoy it and that's what matters lol. A lot of people say that Elena's voice somehow remind them of The Florence And The Machine. Not sure about that since I don't really listen to them but this could be useful if you like The Florence And The Machine. I think Daughter has some similarities with The XX, another great band to look out for. Eerie, haunting, richly atmospheric collection of songs that might not vary much in mood, but have enough emotion and great songwriting to really hold its own. But it is obvious that the most remarkable thing here is the songwriting which everything is a sweet mess. It's weird how we love to be so sad or is it just me I wouldn't know.
And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one, 'Cause most of us are bitter over someone. Setting fire to our insides for fun, To distract our hearts from ever missing them. But I'm forever missing him. - Youth by Daughter
Daughter - Youth
The 1975
One of the most popular UK bands in 2014. They got so much recognition though they are one of the newest bands but their music is indeed very unique and has their own style to it. With their lyrical focus on teen sex, drugs, money and the misplaced glamour of crime, the band is not just "Boys Wanna Have Fun" type of bands but they are much more than that. The tenth track, Robbers, is definitely my personal favorite on this album. A combination of Matt's voice, with a beautiful tone, the emotion behind it, the powerful and devastating lyrics accompanied by a beautiful track, this song will leave you numb. Such a hipster band in my opinion, I love it haha. Some songs are catchy and upbeat like The City, Girls and Chocolate and some slow songs like Woman. With an 80s vibe in it, this band continues making a fast-growing fan base. Definitely can't wait for their next album.
The 1975 - Chocolate
CHVRCHES
I know I know you must be wondering how the hell are you going to pronounce that. It's actually from the word Churches except the U letter is changed into V. But that's how you pronounce it, Churches. Finally a band which are not into heart-wrenching songs (which I really like oh well) but their songs are fresh, upbeat, electronical synth pop, dancing up in the air type of songs. “Lies”, “Gun”, “Recover” and “The Mother We Share” are the songs that you listen to whenever you are in the mood for something catchy and upbeat but still meaningful at the same time. Lauren Mayberry has this quiet inner rage that gets projected powerfully in this song, as well as some of her other work. She's also too cute to be true. I remember watching her and thought is she like 15? Nope, she's like 25 but have a cute innocent girly face with a strong, haunting and powerful voice. Not Fair right? Not fair. They came to Malaysia back in November but guess what I didn't go because I was in Indonesia at that time tsk. I can't tell you how much I regret it that I missed seeing them live because people say they are absolutely incredible live, great stage presence and sounds good live so if you like having a good time, definitely go see them with your friends have some crazy time lol.
CHVRCHES - Gun
Favorite song of them.
Arctic Monkeys
So, do I really need to introduce them? Probably the best band in Britain and one of the most interesting bands of the decade. Their music is simply a masterpiece. The best album in my opinion is AM, now before you go "Are you freaking kidding me? AM is the shittiest album of theirs" or "If you like AM, then you are not a true Arctic Monkeys fan" Grow the fuck up please. Their previous albums were great but AM is very different and isn't that good? They created an album which is slightly different from their normal tunes and that's not something many bands can do. AM sees Arctic Monkeys take another step in their evolution and change. And you must admit that AM was their most successful album and it was the album that caused Arctic Monkeys to have grown such a big fan base they are having right now. So, my recommendation is that listen to their AM album, absolutely one of my favorite albums ever.
Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know
The XX
A British Indie pop band. The world adored the xx's Mercury Prize-winning debut album xx. Coexist is even a better album than Mercury though not as strong as xx. My summary of their music would be simple, dark, honest and beautiful. Great albums, it's hard to make a decision which oe is my favorite though. Islands and Angels are my favorites. Their music is so different, can be catchy and can be dark and haunting that gives you goosebumps ugh I love it.
The XX- Islands
Yeah, that's a wrap lol. 6 amazing bands, one personal taste. It's odd that these bands seem to have at least one thing in common and I guess you know what it is :P
This was fun so I might do a second part. Have a listen and tell me what you think.
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