Alternative

For Fans Of Fugazi, Jawbox, The Nation of Ulysses

Faraquet
Post-Punk/Alternative
Washington DC, USA

For Fans Of: Fugazi, Jawbox, The Nation of Ulysses
I started listening to this band about a year ago, and am just now getting around to doing a post on them. My apologies.
Forming in 1997 Faraquet signed to Dischord Records to release their first full-length. These guys are definitely influenced by Fugazi, [...]


Dinosaur Jr. Appreciation

Dinosaur Jr.
Indie / Rock / Alternative
Amherst, MA USA

For Fans of: Sebadoh, Husker Du, Sonic Youth
One of my all time favorite bands, I just can never get tired of their sick solo’s and Mascis’ sententious grouse. Whenever I want to be a little nostalgic on the 90’s I like to [...]


My Bloody Valentine Appreciation

My Bloody Valentine
Rock/Alternative/Indie
Dublin, Ireland

For Fans Of: The Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, etc.
I’ve just been getting into these guys recently, and I realize My Bloody Valentine is from the 80’s, but hey give me a break, I’m only 25. Okay, I’m old enough to have at least heard their music before this year… my [...]


For fans of Weezer, and American Football

Kentucky Nightmare
Rock/Alternative/Indie
Bloomington, IN USA

For Fans Of: American Football, Weezer, etc.
I can’t seem to get a couple Kentucky Nightmare tunes out of my head! In particular, “Let’s Get In Love” is such a damn catchy song, you’d be a fool not to listen to it right now!
Kentucky Nightmare
Song:Let’s Get In LoveAlbum: Take Her Favour [...]


RisingFist Music Video Podcast – Episode 2

The Necronauts
Alt Rock/Indie Rock/Punk Rock
Phoenix, AZ USA

For Fans Of: Black Keys, The Strokes, The White Stripes
So I finally got to film one of my favorite bands in Phoenix, The Necronauts. The show was at the Yucca Tap Lounge (No Tap, No Cover Ever!) which is personally one of my favorite venues due to [...]


For Fans Of Dinosaur Jr., Monster Movie, Skywave

Amusement Parks on Fire
Indie Rock/Alternative
Nottingham, England

For Fans Of : Dinosaur Jr., Monster Movie, Skywave
Amusement Parks on Fire formed in 2003, with Mikael Feerick leading the way by writing and performing every aspect of Amusement Parks on Fire’s debut Self Titled Album.
His use of a methodical, [...]


Elastica Appreciation

Elastica
Indie Rock/Punk Rock/New Wave
London, England

For Fans Of : Blondie, Adam & The Ants, The Breeders
Formed in 1992, Elastica was able to gain popularity on both sides of the Atlantic with their own catchy, gnarled take on Punk Rock and New Wave. Make sure [...]


For Fans of The Offspring, Pennywise, Strung Out

Pour Habit
Punk Rock/Metal
Compton, CA USA

Sounds Similar: Offspring, Pennywise, Strung Out
I saw these guy’s live at the Big Fish Pub in Tempe, AZ a few weeks ago, check it out!
Pour Habit at The Big Fish Pub

Go to Pour Habit’s Myspace Page to listen!
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