Infected Mushroom. They have a sound unlike anything I’ve heard anywhere else. I recommend the album Army of Mushrooms to newcomers, but their entire collection is solid.
I wouldn’t say they are underrated, just niche.
They make psytrance, it's super popular in Israel, and in the general rave scene. Used to be waaay bigger in the 2Ks.
I find that their take on psytrance has a lot more going on than the usual rave stuff. Theyve been published a few times by Monstercat which shows that they fit more into this - for lack of a better word - "gaming" EDM.
Yeah they definitely have their own style, and love to experiment.
Yeah I've had a couple tracks by them in my "to download" Spotify playlist for years. Fun sound but not for every occasion. "Project 100" is the track that put them on my radar.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. They're an Australian psych rock band who experiment with a lot of different rock subgenres. They've put out a TON of albums in their short time together; all of them are fantastic, and each one is its own unique experience. They often have a narrative theme with each album, sometimes a singular story that goes across the entire album, or multiple albums. They're hippies to their core, so a lot of psychedelic themes and songs about climate change and the oil industry. I used to not really care for psych rock that much, but these guys got me to appreciate it. I can't recommend any one song or album to start with, but I definitely suggest jumping around their discography and just giving some things a listen. If you don't like something, try another album; they're all so unique that there's a pretty good chance they have something you'll enjoy.
I disagree here because I don't think they're really underrated at all. They're fantastic, and generally rated as fantastic by most people who've listened to them. Maybe they're not as popular as they could be, but they're still pretty darn popular.
Lucky enough to be seeing them twice this year with Goose opening for them. Can't wait. Check out Goose if you haven't yet, their production quality is out of this world.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
They play in Vancouver and Whistler quite often. Often enough that they get play time on some college/small town radio stations, and often enough that when I used to catch them on the radio occasionally I'd go: huh....I wonder if this is that king givdbsjf band?
I saw them live circa 2016, amazing band. Very energetic.
I'm not sure if they count as underrated, but the band that immediately comes to mind is The Dear Hunter.
You know, Supertramp is pretty underrated nowadays. As big as they used to be, I'm the only one (besides a friend's parent who has walls and walls of vinyl) who even listens to them ever. Their style is just so varied and unique, and nearly all of their albums could be considered all-time greats.
"Oh yeah, the one that made 'Take the Long Way Home'"
Supertramp's Dreamer is one of my favorite songs of all time. Such a fun band
Breakfast in America is always a fun album to play for people, because you get "Wait, this song is Supertramp too? And it's the same album??"
Mindless Self Indulgence. They are criminally underrated. Although their older stuff is better than the newer.
There was that one time that lead singer Jimmy Urine was accused of grooming, sexually assaulting, and molesting a 15-year-old girl, so that was kind of a thing.
Never heard that.
I’m an MSI listener and I am sorely aware of their problematic past. Are you a new fan by any chance? They wrote a paedophilic song (Panty Shot) and have used the N-word and F-word pretty liberally.
I consider liking their music to be a red flag tbh. I liked them as a teenager during my edgy phase but their music does absolutely nothing for me now
Same with Die Antwoord... people still listen to them?
Their style has changed a lot over the years, but I think they're always technically post hardcore, with a blend of folk. It's hard to know which era will resonate with people, but January 1979 was the first I heard from them and my interest was immediately piqued. The Fox, the Crow, and the Cookie is probably their easiest to enjoy. And I have a friend who spent a decade hearing me play their music, but it wasn't until he heard this track they they clicked for him.
It's very different, but [dormouse sighs] fascinates me
Hah, seems like a random track. I'm curious what jumped out to you.
It was randomly put in a radio playlist spotify made for me. I was told the band was good, so I heard the fox, the crow, and the cookie, then january 1979, then 9:27 am, so by the time i heard dormouse I didn't know what to expect.
The song itself, it's just weird and dark. It could just be me, but some songs just grab me. It's, maybe not cinematic is the right word. But it's powerful, it feels like something is happening over the course of it. And I like songs like that, especially apocalyptic types. Another good example is The End of the World by Aphrodite's Child. It just puts me in a mood. Set next to a folksy jam about a bird stealing pastries, I was just really interested in it and the guy writing it.
Holy sh*t didn't expect to find mwY here. Awesome band!
You likely are a La Dispute enjoyer too, so for people reading this, the album Rooms of the House, beginning to end
I think I've heard of them, but never listened. I'll check out Rooms of the House, thanks!
Chicago band Mechina, which plays space themed industrial / death and symphonic metal.
Their music is very rhythmic, and I they are my go to band when I need to concentrate. But they are also the band I listen to whenever I need to feel good.
They use both clear vocals and growling, and I really like both.
Their albums tell a story that they keep on building with each release, and the singles connect the narrative of every album together.
I've seen a few people call their music "Mass Effect Metal", and I get why. They use a lot of audio that could be used in these video games : audio logs from lost spaceships, emergency communications and such.
Here's my favorite song from them. It's a long one but I love every second of it. Even the sound effects at the start.
Social Distortion has so many amazing songs and maybe 2 or 3 get rare airplay on the radio.
My first thought too. I can listen to their entire discography without skipping a single song. And they are even better live. Saw them a month ago and even after tonsil cancer Mike hasn't slowed down a bit.
Mannequin Pussy! Saw them live in a small bar and after arriving home immediately bought tickets to their next show. The music teeters between hard-core and dream-punk. The way they perform live is truly breathtaking.
The new album rules. My favorite of the year so far.
LOUD BARK DEEP BITE
I just discovered this band a month or so ago on Double J. I laughed so hard at the name and now I'm a fan.
Haven't heard of Double J before but I'll have to check it out. Their latest album 'I Got Heaven' is the perfect introduction to Mannequin Pussy's style
The name makes for some cool merch haha. I was lucky enough to grab a dad hat at the merch table that just says "pussy" on the front in a fuzzy/hairy font.
That is brilliant. If I get a chance to see them in Aus I'll be sure to get some merch.
Double J is a spin-off of Triple J, an Australian radio station. No ads and it's described as a music democracy. Where the people get more say over the music instead of mainstream media so it's quite diverse.
Stereolab. French avant-pop band, really pleasant to listen to when driving and working.
Boards of Canada.
They've been getting a lot of attention in Canada but "The Beaches" have been my jam lately
Oh hell yeah. The Beaches are great! I wasn't crazy about their latest album, but the three albums before that are all fantastic! I've seen them in concert 3 times!
Same here!
Although I do love "Blame Brett"
Gygax.
D&D themed Classic rock group from former members of gypsyhawk. Each, EACH, damn song is a fuckin banger. Love Song of the Silversmiths particularly. Gygax- song of the silversmiths
Neither together anymore, although Mineral did play some reunion shows in 2019.
man, endserenading is such a good album
I’m more partial to The Power of Failing, but I’ll take any Mineral. Did you see the two new songs they released for the 25th?
I think 36 Crazyfists were underrated. They sort of made it, but never really got huge. I also think their music only got better and their last 2 albums were amazing.
I absolutely love this specific sound.
Foreign Hands is a new band that comes close.
Wow i haven't thought about that band in like a decade
They were in the Eurovision this year (and unfortunately came last) but the Norwegian band Gåte. Their songs Skarvene and Hamløypar are two of my favorites, and Bannlyst is also fantastic.
I was literally just about to mention them. You beat me by 23 hours.
The aptly named "The Band". They are legends in their own right but I feel they are still underestimated in regard to the catalog and their influence. Big Star would be a close second.
Spoon is an awesome band that mostly flies just below the radar while still quietly releasing awesome records. They have been active since the 90s and they don't have a single bad album.
Ass Ponys. When you search for them on YouTube, be sure to search for "Ass ponys band." Otherwise you'll find a lot of softcore My Little Pony porn.
The Smokey Brights. They have consistently good bangers throughout the years. Some of their music was featured in the indie computer game Pacific Drive, and it was fantastic. Save Us Sarah, Fancy Ketchup, and Ocean Shores are some of my favorites. Sad Boy Song #39 too.
Sisters Euclid. They were a Canadian band who recently called it a career after like 27 years of mostly-under-the-radar instrumental jangle jazz, or something to that effect. They did win a Juno for an album of Neil Young instrumentals and reinterpretations called “Run Neil Run”, but outside of the Toronto are and southwest Ontario I don’t think they were widely known. Members of the band have played in all sorts of other bands and with other folks, many of which y’all would recognize like Norah Jones and the Doobie Brothers, they all really accomplished musicians. I saw them live dozens of times before they called it a day, and I always saw and heard something new with every performance. Seeing them live was definitely the best way to take them in, as their studio albums seemed like they were just scaffolding for the live shows.
Hoping for a reunion show in 5-10 years. I’d travel for it.
I'm not sure how to look up ratings of bands. There are some I love but did not seem to be well known enough for comparing ratings.
I'm going to mention Filthy Children as an example.
My kids taught me to look at subscriber counts on a streaming service to measure popularity, I go to a lot of live shows and kept getting surprised at which bands were popular or unknown, don't have a good handle on it. So that's generally what I do now.
Fishboy!
After Midnight Project.
Only one album :(
Dayseeker
Dark Sun is a fantastic album.
100% I love it!
Ramsay Midwood
J Roddy Walton and the Business
Kruelty is pretty fantastic and so far i haven't met anyone who knows them
Petrol Bastard.
They call themselves 'Tesco Value Prodigy', yet when I see them put out tracks like these, I'm surprised they don't have much of a following.
Infected Mushroom. They have a sound unlike anything I’ve heard anywhere else. I recommend the album Army of Mushrooms to newcomers, but their entire collection is solid.
I wouldn’t say they are underrated, just niche.
They make psytrance, it's super popular in Israel, and in the general rave scene. Used to be waaay bigger in the 2Ks.
I find that their take on psytrance has a lot more going on than the usual rave stuff. Theyve been published a few times by Monstercat which shows that they fit more into this - for lack of a better word - "gaming" EDM.
Yeah they definitely have their own style, and love to experiment.
Yeah I've had a couple tracks by them in my "to download" Spotify playlist for years. Fun sound but not for every occasion. "Project 100" is the track that put them on my radar.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. They're an Australian psych rock band who experiment with a lot of different rock subgenres. They've put out a TON of albums in their short time together; all of them are fantastic, and each one is its own unique experience. They often have a narrative theme with each album, sometimes a singular story that goes across the entire album, or multiple albums. They're hippies to their core, so a lot of psychedelic themes and songs about climate change and the oil industry. I used to not really care for psych rock that much, but these guys got me to appreciate it. I can't recommend any one song or album to start with, but I definitely suggest jumping around their discography and just giving some things a listen. If you don't like something, try another album; they're all so unique that there's a pretty good chance they have something you'll enjoy.
I disagree here because I don't think they're really underrated at all. They're fantastic, and generally rated as fantastic by most people who've listened to them. Maybe they're not as popular as they could be, but they're still pretty darn popular.
Lucky enough to be seeing them twice this year with Goose opening for them. Can't wait. Check out Goose if you haven't yet, their production quality is out of this world.
They play in Vancouver and Whistler quite often. Often enough that they get play time on some college/small town radio stations, and often enough that when I used to catch them on the radio occasionally I'd go: huh....I wonder if this is that king givdbsjf band?
I saw them live circa 2016, amazing band. Very energetic.
I'm not sure if they count as underrated, but the band that immediately comes to mind is The Dear Hunter.
You know, Supertramp is pretty underrated nowadays. As big as they used to be, I'm the only one (besides a friend's parent who has walls and walls of vinyl) who even listens to them ever. Their style is just so varied and unique, and nearly all of their albums could be considered all-time greats.
"Oh yeah, the one that made 'Take the Long Way Home'"
Supertramp's Dreamer is one of my favorite songs of all time. Such a fun band
Breakfast in America is always a fun album to play for people, because you get "Wait, this song is Supertramp too? And it's the same album??"
Mindless Self Indulgence. They are criminally underrated. Although their older stuff is better than the newer.
There was that one time that lead singer Jimmy Urine was accused of grooming, sexually assaulting, and molesting a 15-year-old girl, so that was kind of a thing.
Never heard that.
I’m an MSI listener and I am sorely aware of their problematic past. Are you a new fan by any chance? They wrote a paedophilic song (Panty Shot) and have used the N-word and F-word pretty liberally.
I consider liking their music to be a red flag tbh. I liked them as a teenager during my edgy phase but their music does absolutely nothing for me now
Same with Die Antwoord... people still listen to them?
Good for you.
mewithoutYou
Their style has changed a lot over the years, but I think they're always technically post hardcore, with a blend of folk. It's hard to know which era will resonate with people, but January 1979 was the first I heard from them and my interest was immediately piqued. The Fox, the Crow, and the Cookie is probably their easiest to enjoy. And I have a friend who spent a decade hearing me play their music, but it wasn't until he heard this track they they clicked for him.
It's very different, but [dormouse sighs] fascinates me
Hah, seems like a random track. I'm curious what jumped out to you.
It was randomly put in a radio playlist spotify made for me. I was told the band was good, so I heard the fox, the crow, and the cookie, then january 1979, then 9:27 am, so by the time i heard dormouse I didn't know what to expect.
The song itself, it's just weird and dark. It could just be me, but some songs just grab me. It's, maybe not cinematic is the right word. But it's powerful, it feels like something is happening over the course of it. And I like songs like that, especially apocalyptic types. Another good example is The End of the World by Aphrodite's Child. It just puts me in a mood. Set next to a folksy jam about a bird stealing pastries, I was just really interested in it and the guy writing it.
Holy sh*t didn't expect to find mwY here. Awesome band! You likely are a La Dispute enjoyer too, so for people reading this, the album Rooms of the House, beginning to end
I think I've heard of them, but never listened. I'll check out Rooms of the House, thanks!
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Chicago band Mechina, which plays space themed industrial / death and symphonic metal.
Their music is very rhythmic, and I they are my go to band when I need to concentrate. But they are also the band I listen to whenever I need to feel good.
They use both clear vocals and growling, and I really like both.
Their albums tell a story that they keep on building with each release, and the singles connect the narrative of every album together.
I've seen a few people call their music "Mass Effect Metal", and I get why. They use a lot of audio that could be used in these video games : audio logs from lost spaceships, emergency communications and such.
Here's my favorite song from them. It's a long one but I love every second of it. Even the sound effects at the start.
Mechina - Blessings upon the fields where blades will flood
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Otoboke Beaver
Punk isn't dead, it just put on a dress and moved to Japan
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Social Distortion has so many amazing songs and maybe 2 or 3 get rare airplay on the radio.
My first thought too. I can listen to their entire discography without skipping a single song. And they are even better live. Saw them a month ago and even after tonsil cancer Mike hasn't slowed down a bit.
Mannequin Pussy! Saw them live in a small bar and after arriving home immediately bought tickets to their next show. The music teeters between hard-core and dream-punk. The way they perform live is truly breathtaking.
The new album rules. My favorite of the year so far.
LOUD BARK DEEP BITE
I just discovered this band a month or so ago on Double J. I laughed so hard at the name and now I'm a fan.
Haven't heard of Double J before but I'll have to check it out. Their latest album 'I Got Heaven' is the perfect introduction to Mannequin Pussy's style
The name makes for some cool merch haha. I was lucky enough to grab a dad hat at the merch table that just says "pussy" on the front in a fuzzy/hairy font.
That is brilliant. If I get a chance to see them in Aus I'll be sure to get some merch.
Double J is a spin-off of Triple J, an Australian radio station. No ads and it's described as a music democracy. Where the people get more say over the music instead of mainstream media so it's quite diverse.
Stereolab. French avant-pop band, really pleasant to listen to when driving and working.
Boards of Canada.
They've been getting a lot of attention in Canada but "The Beaches" have been my jam lately
Oh hell yeah. The Beaches are great! I wasn't crazy about their latest album, but the three albums before that are all fantastic! I've seen them in concert 3 times!
Same here!
Although I do love "Blame Brett"
Gygax. D&D themed Classic rock group from former members of gypsyhawk. Each, EACH, damn song is a fuckin banger. Love Song of the Silversmiths particularly. Gygax- song of the silversmiths
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Mineral
Neither together anymore, although Mineral did play some reunion shows in 2019.
man, endserenading is such a good album
I’m more partial to The Power of Failing, but I’ll take any Mineral. Did you see the two new songs they released for the 25th?
I think 36 Crazyfists were underrated. They sort of made it, but never really got huge. I also think their music only got better and their last 2 albums were amazing.
I absolutely love this specific sound.
Foreign Hands is a new band that comes close.
Wow i haven't thought about that band in like a decade
They were in the Eurovision this year (and unfortunately came last) but the Norwegian band Gåte. Their songs Skarvene and Hamløypar are two of my favorites, and Bannlyst is also fantastic.
I was literally just about to mention them. You beat me by 23 hours.
They were my second favorite.
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I love these guys!
The aptly named "The Band". They are legends in their own right but I feel they are still underestimated in regard to the catalog and their influence. Big Star would be a close second.
Spoon is an awesome band that mostly flies just below the radar while still quietly releasing awesome records. They have been active since the 90s and they don't have a single bad album.
Puressence
Criminally overlooked, except in Greece where they were huge apparently.
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Sub-Radio: American indie pop band
Omar Rudberg: Venezuelan-Swedish singer and actor
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1990something
Cool
Mi Casa Su Casa
Moving Like That
Todo De Ti (All That She Wants)
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Not sure underrated, but Swans is fantastic. Brutal, oppressive, horrifyingly beautiful sound.
Big Thief is the pure opposite, it's like a comforting hug and warm coffee.
Not sure if underrated, but I don’t see people talking about Foreign Air. At all.
Leatherface. https://youtu.be/oZQ_7s0Fg48?si=zihbsIwgBcVTAiZp
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My favorite underrated band is Red Hot Rebellion.
My top three favorite songs of theirs are For the Benefit of Evil, You Bring The Thunder, I'll Bring The Lightning, and Crushing It.
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Blackberry Smoke is nowhere near as big as they should be.
Sarah and the Safe Word have some absolute bangers
Halocene. They got noticed for their covers of a variety of songs but they've also got their own music as well. Here's a couple of my favourites.
Hold Me Help Me
Maleficent
Devil Inside Me
They're currently touring as well through Europe and back around the US later this year.
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Kaizers Orchestra
Ass Ponys. When you search for them on YouTube, be sure to search for "Ass ponys band." Otherwise you'll find a lot of softcore My Little Pony porn.
The Smokey Brights. They have consistently good bangers throughout the years. Some of their music was featured in the indie computer game Pacific Drive, and it was fantastic. Save Us Sarah, Fancy Ketchup, and Ocean Shores are some of my favorites. Sad Boy Song #39 too.
Sisters Euclid. They were a Canadian band who recently called it a career after like 27 years of mostly-under-the-radar instrumental jangle jazz, or something to that effect. They did win a Juno for an album of Neil Young instrumentals and reinterpretations called “Run Neil Run”, but outside of the Toronto are and southwest Ontario I don’t think they were widely known. Members of the band have played in all sorts of other bands and with other folks, many of which y’all would recognize like Norah Jones and the Doobie Brothers, they all really accomplished musicians. I saw them live dozens of times before they called it a day, and I always saw and heard something new with every performance. Seeing them live was definitely the best way to take them in, as their studio albums seemed like they were just scaffolding for the live shows.
Hoping for a reunion show in 5-10 years. I’d travel for it.
https://sisterseuclid.bandcamp.com/
Seeming
Valley Lodge
They play the opening theme for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
The God Machine. They were a shoegaze band from the early 90s. Sadly, one of the three members died, so they never got big.
Dyssidia is pretty good, and barely anyone has heard of them.
Nineteen Forty-Five
If you want a song to start with, try "Make Out in the Dark"
I'm not sure how to look up ratings of bands. There are some I love but did not seem to be well known enough for comparing ratings.
I'm going to mention Filthy Children as an example.
My kids taught me to look at subscriber counts on a streaming service to measure popularity, I go to a lot of live shows and kept getting surprised at which bands were popular or unknown, don't have a good handle on it. So that's generally what I do now.
Fishboy!
After Midnight Project.
Only one album :(
Dayseeker
Dark Sun is a fantastic album.
100% I love it!
Ramsay Midwood
J Roddy Walton and the Business
Kruelty is pretty fantastic and so far i haven't met anyone who knows them
Petrol Bastard.
They call themselves 'Tesco Value Prodigy', yet when I see them put out tracks like these, I'm surprised they don't have much of a following.
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probably olimpia splendid
Radiohead
Lmfao
Thom Yorke 🔥
Metallica are decent enough