Ok, I'm 45 but I like some alternative music. I've passed my husband, he's stuck in the 70's...I'm way out of touch. What other bands can you suggest. I like, "Sick puppies, Dandy Worhols, Black eyed peas. Had a kid lost touch with the real world for awhile..help.
2007-02-16 08:15:45 · 9 answers · asked by Jeanmarie 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
i personally am of the opinion that what's going on in the indie scene is a lot better than what's going on in the mainstream. in fact, I (and most of the people i know) listen mostly to music from the '80s and '90s (and also quite a bit from the '60s and '70s).
however, some mainstream bands doing great stuff these days (i'm pulling these straight from my itunes):
radiohead (comes with my absolute highest recommendation)
coldplay
arctic monkeys
the rapture
barenaked ladies
beck
ben folds
bloc party
gorillaz
jack johnson
john mayer
the shins
the strokes (especially important band - they almost singlehandedly changed the direction of popular music)
counting crows
damien rice
and there are a million great indie bands but that would make this list unnecessarily long.
2007-02-16 08:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by aoisora05 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Shins
Modest Mouse
The Hush Sound
Meg and Dia
Gym Class Heroes
The Sounds
Ben Folds
Straylight Run
Death Cab For Cutie
The Postal Service
Eisley
The Format
Jack's Mannequin
Something Corporate
Tegan and Sara
Say Anything
Senses Fail
Avenged Sevenfold
Imogen Heap
2007-02-16 17:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to listen to the radio, follow Rolling Stone etc to find out about new music. What I do now is follow what is happening in the local and regional music scene, go to local venues and listen and talk to others. I am fortunate enough to be in a town with a lot of high end music talent and I mostly ignore the national scene with a few exceptions. Besides who wants to go see a big name concert at an arena for big bucks, when you can see great talent and original stuff in a much more intimate environment? If you like it, pick up their CD.
2007-02-16 16:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by 2Confused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 Doors Down, A.F.I., The Ataris, Beastie Boys, Ben Folds Five, Better Than Ezra, Dashboard Confessional.
Here's a complete list:
http://www.findthefun.com/bands/lists/bs005-01.htm
2007-02-16 16:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try: Philosopher Kings, Paolo Nutini and Feist.
2007-02-16 16:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by danielleb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best band in the universe Radiohead (and i'm 49)
2007-02-16 16:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by colin.edwards1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like evanescence, linkin park, 3 doors down, the killers, sum 41, boys like girls, red hot chili peppers, the dresden dolls
not all of them are alternative, but still good
2007-02-16 16:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by evil izzy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try pearl jam, incubus, if you want a couple of lesser knowns try butch walker and jeremiah freed too.
2007-02-16 16:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by Tony A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is any good, I'm afraid. Read comic books instead.
2007-02-16 16:24:01 · answer #9 · answered by Chuck M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋