I often use stumbleupon.com and while "stumbling" I sometimes run into a website by the name of www.buzzfeed.com; my girlfriend just sent me a link to one of their posts about South by Southwest and the hottest new bands of 2013 (you can view the original post here).
Now, the list is eclectic and I don't really like most of these artists myself, but I did find a couple of gems and I'd still like to point out some talent where credit is due. The first important mention is "Dawes".
Now, the list is eclectic and I don't really like most of these artists myself, but I did find a couple of gems and I'd still like to point out some talent where credit is due. The first important mention is "Dawes".
Dawes
Here's an official VEVO music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HctNdDxXa-A. This one is actually my favorite I've heard of theirs. The most recent one I could find is this one here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bxwEscWZEI. This song, called "From a Window Seat" makes the singer sound like Bob Seger, and the smooth alternative rock style is pleasant to most people's ear-palate (not a scientific term).
Kendrick Lamar
Okay, this is Kendrick Lamar. I am hesitant to mention him on my blog, because he isn't what most people would consider "clean". He uses strong language and his music isn't what I expect most of my readers would listen to, but he's a very talented up and coming rapper, and this is a perfect example of recognizing talent, pure and raw. If you are offended by strong language, please ignore this artist and don't try to listen to this music, but if you are open-minded or like rap music, check out "Swimming Pools" here on VEVO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-ejyHzz3XE
Natural Child
Natural Child is what Buzzfeed calls "garage rock" and "if the dudes in lynyrd skynyrd had children that were raised on a strict diet of coffee and candy." To me that brings to mind something much more hectic and harsh sounding. These guys sound a little more mellow than that, maybe just kids that had too many sodas that were influenced by Skynyrd. But have a listen for yourself and make your own call. Here's "Ain't Gonna Stop".
Roadkill Ghost Choir
Folks, I hope y'all did bear with me, because I've saved the best for last. This is my personal recommendation and MUST LISTEN TO for new bands in 2013. Also, I use the term 2013 loosely. But they are just starting to break out among crowds, and their spooky, whispy-sounding name is like an allusion to their music. It's smooth, with roots in bluegrass, folk and rock, and their best song, "Beggar's Guild", even has some jazz with a trumpet sounding somewhere in the last third of the song. The lead singer is the guy second from the right in this American Flag photo, with long brown hair and a mustache. I'd just like to say that I'm very grateful that his voice, with a smooth, high-pitched twang and strong carry, is much better than that mustache. But to each his own.
They are from Florida, and this is a very easy song for me to fall in love with when they start out with so much twang using a banjo and acoustic guitar. The song appears to be slowing and beginning what we call the "outro" before the 2:30 mark, but they bring it right back with power and finesse in what is effectively the second half of the song. Enjoy their great sound and help me cheer on new artists and encourage their continued contributions to music! Below is "Beggar's Guild".
They are from Florida, and this is a very easy song for me to fall in love with when they start out with so much twang using a banjo and acoustic guitar. The song appears to be slowing and beginning what we call the "outro" before the 2:30 mark, but they bring it right back with power and finesse in what is effectively the second half of the song. Enjoy their great sound and help me cheer on new artists and encourage their continued contributions to music! Below is "Beggar's Guild".
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