Here's the Youtube Playlist, linking to the artists' official channels wherever possible.
With the restrictions at my station, I go out of my way to find bands that haven't caught on big in the US yet, whether american or otherwise.
And here's some detail about what's inside:
First up, from the Philippines it's Sandwich with Bisikleta off their album Contra Tiempo. They're a wonderful indie-alt-rock band formed by Raimund Marasigan of the legendary Pinoy band the Eraserheads. Love the folksy vibe on this track.
Second, from Finland, is Poets of the Fall, who you may remember from Alan Wake or Max Payne. This track is Brighter Than the Sun from their latest album entitled Jealous Gods. They're not quite metal, rock, pop, or indie, they're just Poets. This is a softer ballady track, but it really moves.
Third, from Australia, it's Karnivool with Simple Boy off Sound Awake. It's kinda nu-metal-ish, but those vocals, oh my god. Just listen, you won't regret it.
Fourth, we come to the first of a few American tracks. It's John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants fame with his side-band Mono Puff. This track is Backstabbing Liar off of It's Fun to Steal. A wonderful upbeat poppy rock song with typical TMBG melancholy lyrics.
Fifth is from Canada. My boys, USS, Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker. They're from the Toronto area with a sound they describe as Nirvana unplugged at a DnB rave, and it's apt! So much energy, so much fun. This is Yin Yang off their latest album Advanced Basics.
Sixth is from the UK, and the amazing Breton. This track is the lead track of their latest album War Room Stories, entitled Envy. The percussion on this track is so incredibly tight. One of my favorite songs to drum along with. Very ambient.
Seventh is an older track from Japan, the amazing rap group Rip Slyme. Japanese Hip-hop mixed with funk and drumn'bass, hell yes. This is Steppers Delight from their album Good Job!
Eighth is another american track, from I Fight Dragons in Chicago. They're a "nintendocore" group, mixing chiptunes, indie rock, and in this case a full choir. It's Suburban Doxology from their album Kaboom!
Ninth is one of my personal favorite recent tracks, from a NYC band called Skaters. They're described as post-punk revival, and on this track they sound somewhere between post-punk, reincarnated Nirvana, and pure fun. It's called Deadbolt, off Manhattan.
Finally, my personal favorite of these 10, from Recife, Brazil. This is from Nação Zumbi, one of the most important bands in Brazil's musical history. It's a mix of 90s alternative, psych rock, traditional Maracatu music, and funk. The band is complete with a 7 man percussion section, which adds the incredible Brazilian flavor. This track is Blunt of Judah from their 2002 self titled album.
Thanks for listening! One of my goals with music is to help someone find their next favorite band, and I hope this international sampler of songs you likely never heard before showed you something you like!
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