2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35598#Comment_35598 2008-04-01T19:31:03-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

well, since the live show thread was probably about to take a turn towards this, i figured i would head it off. as some of you know by now, i am a music nerd/snob (figured i would be honest...) and i ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35622#Comment_35622 2008-04-01T20:49:37-07:00 2008-04-01T20:54:03-07:00 brittanica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296

oh, you speak my language so fluently... bands mostly arranged in order of how well i know them: look what i did- post-whatever-the-fuck-you-kids-call-it-hardcore with major pop overtones. if ...

bands mostly arranged in order of how well i know them:

look what i did- post-whatever-the-fuck-you-kids-call-it-hardcore with major pop overtones. if anyone likes, my boyfriend is their "official historian", which means if you ask him nicely, he is authorized to send you any and all of their back catalog. his aim screenname is feildmouse (spelled just like that).

born empty- superhappyfun power-pop, with bongos. also, they have lots of hair.

paper rival- formerly known as keating. went from a very emo band to a very... indie band. don't know how else to describe them.

spoken nerd- secular-christian whiteboy hip-hop. if i have my story straight, he grew up on tennessee's resident hippie commune.

darla farmer- i've only seen them once, but they were awesome. they have a horn section.

...and because i am a supportive girlfriend, allofher twitch. he lets me mix his songs.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35632#Comment_35632 2008-04-01T21:33:45-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Dewey Decibel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2406

While I haven't really gotten into the local music scene around Cleveland as much as I'd like, I do have one introduction to make. Whitechapel, meet Mr. Gnome, Mr. Gnome, Whitechapel.

Whitechapel, meet Mr. Gnome, Mr. Gnome, Whitechapel.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35635#Comment_35635 2008-04-01T21:52:21-07:00 2008-04-01T22:22:26-07:00 vg http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2174

Originally from San Francisco, now in LA: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Edited to add Scissors For Lefty, another San Francisco outfit.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

Edited to add Scissors For Lefty, another San Francisco outfit.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35637#Comment_35637 2008-04-01T22:02:22-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 jmarquiso http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=294

The now-defunct Stir-Fry Rattlesnake in San Diego. More from them. What the lead guitarist (Erik) is now doing...

The now-defunct Stir-Fry Rattlesnake in San Diego.

More from them.

What the lead guitarist (Erik) is now doing...]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35638#Comment_35638 2008-04-01T22:03:24-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 jmarquiso http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=294

Okay - I didn't mean to EMBED Youtube videos, those were just links originally...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35650#Comment_35650 2008-04-01T22:40:41-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 HumphreyLee http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=465

I always thought pretty highly of two Hardcore/Punk acts we have around the Burgh here, The Last Hope and Caustic Christ

The Last Hope and Caustic Christ]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35651#Comment_35651 2008-04-01T22:41:50-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 miccas75 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=479

Look, I will start off with this. I am from Louisville, Kentucky (USA). I go out in this sleepy lil hamlet often. I know lots of local artists. Different vibes, and good for that. Old school faves ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35660#Comment_35660 2008-04-01T23:18:45-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Corey Waits http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=453

Many Machines on Nine - MM9 have gone through a few stylistic changes since they formed, and the changes keep coming. They started off sounding a little bit nu-metal, but then dropped their ...

Many Machines on Nine - MM9 have gone through a few stylistic changes since they formed, and the changes keep coming. They started off sounding a little bit nu-metal, but then dropped their turn-tablist and for a good while were hardcore/metal with a strong electro undercurrent. Now they're going even more electro, and you could almost call them Dance Hardcore/Metal. Talented, funny and humble guys. Even though I live about 1,000 Kms away from their homebase, I consider these guys local 'cause I've travelled down to Sydney a few times to see them.
Also, MM9's frontman Daniel Sutherland has (had?) another project called Switchkicker. It's on the backburner for now, maybe for good, but it was awesome while it lasted.

The Red Paintings - These guys have actually done a bit of touring in the states with Dresden Dolls (don't hold that against them), so you might have heard of them? They're sort of arty rock, they dress up in kimono's, have statues of aliens and the virgin mary on stage, have people painting at their live shows (both paid artists and people out of the crowd) and play a slightly-progressive, slightly-experimental brand of rock.
These guys are from Brisbane, so they are actually 'local' for me.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35678#Comment_35678 2008-04-02T00:44:56-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 williac http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1294

Mr. Gnome puts on an awesome show. Columbus, Ohio is overflowing with bands. I'll post more later, but for now I'll just mention one: The Electric ...

Columbus, Ohio is overflowing with bands. I'll post more later, but for now I'll just mention one: The Electric Grandmother

http://www.electricgrandmother.com/
http://www.myspace.com/electricgrandmothersitcomcore

EG plays Sitcomcore. Unfortunately, there's no way to capture the magic of a live performance.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35684#Comment_35684 2008-04-02T01:31:37-07:00 2008-04-02T01:41:46-07:00 St.Wanger http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2792

I know loads of good local bands, dude. That's something the area I live doesn't have a lack of ... here we go: JAPANISCHE KAMPFHÖRSPIELE Progressive Grindcore or something like that. Maybe ...

JAPANISCHE KAMPFHÖRSPIELE
Progressive Grindcore or something like that. Maybe allready internationally known, but they're from my area and I watched their development from an early state on ...
http://www.myspace.com/jaka

ANDORRA ATKINS
Post-Hardcore?/Mid90ies-Screamo?/whatever. Had to change their name from "Kill.Kim.Novak" when the actress heard of 'em. Great band. They're pretty intense, live.
http://www.myspace.com/andorraatkins

GODS WILL BE DONE
Thrash Metal. Their guitar player and main songwriter's a Brit by the way. They're very good!
http://www.myspace.com/gwbd

STEVE AUSTIN
Band named after that bionic dude played by Lee Majors. It's more of a fun-thing, allthough the music's pretty good and like a Grind/Metal/Hardcoce-mixture. Together with the sometimes really silly german lyrics they're something like our local A.C. or S.O.D. ... even if not that provocative ...
http://www.myspace.com/stefanosten

WOOF
Hardcore-Band some of the Austin-guys play in as well.
http://www.myspace.com/woofhc

THE VERY END
Just a good melodic, slightly progressive Metal-Band combining modern and tradtional aspects of the genre.
http://www.myspace.com/theveryend

THE RULES
The TVE Singer's 2nd Band, playing Rock'n'Roll.
http://www.myspace.com/royalruhrpottrock.

TONY GORILLA
Talkin' about Rock'n'Roll - these guys are doin' something like Motörhead with Danzig-Vocals ...
http://www.myspace.com/tonygorilla

HATEDRIVE
Stupid name, but great songs. Modern Kick Ass-Metal or whatever you would like to call it.
http://www.myspace.com/hatedrive

and for those who felt of this as too much noise and testosterone-driven "heads against the wall" kind of crap, I give you ...

ELEKTROKILL
..another act with a stupid name but great music. This is more of an experimental (surprise:) electronic Act. Can't tell you an exact genre definition for what he's doin'.
http://www.myspace.com/elektrokill

and if you like stuff like that, you should check out
DAGHOTI
as well. Some dork from cologne I know (Hello Hofee ("lc"), If you're still googleing all day, where in the web people talk about your crap, go eat my shorts or something!) making music with his computer and actual instruments....
http://www.myspace.com/daghoti

I think this is enough. For now.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35713#Comment_35713 2008-04-02T04:41:04-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 offtandiscord http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1628

Art of Burning Water - Melvinsy/Mastodony/Heavy/Sludge London based noisy bastards. I love 'em. Palehorse - Doomy/Sludge twin bass metal from Londontown. Capricorns - Stonerish but groove ...

Art of Burning Water - Melvinsy/Mastodony/Heavy/Sludge London based noisy bastards. I love 'em.

Palehorse - Doomy/Sludge twin bass metal from Londontown.

Capricorns - Stonerish but groove ridden metal with old members of Orange Goblin, Bridge & Tunnel and Dukes of Nothing.

They Don't Sleep - Post rocky, godspeedISH band from laandan with haunting melodies and amazing piano skillz

Trencher - Casio Grindcore. need i say more?

and judging by what i've seen of you before Mr Distort, i can recomend also Narwhal, Flatlands, The Mirimar Disaster, Rolo Tomassi, Manatees, The Ocean Fracture, Sika Redem, Down I Go, The Ghost of a Thousand, Snowblood, Kaddish, Crydebris, Eden Maine, Archives, Silent Front

All good solid British metal :) and i have about a hundred more if you fancy them.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35736#Comment_35736 2008-04-02T05:32:20-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 nigredo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2373

@offtandiscord I really like Capricorns. Ruder Forms Survive is a favourite.

I really like Capricorns. Ruder Forms Survive is a favourite.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35739#Comment_35739 2008-04-02T05:40:33-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 St.Wanger http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2792

@offtandiscord: Oh, I think I'll have to check all those bands later. By the way I think Britian has always had a very creative and attractive scene regarding bands from the field of ...

By the way I think Britian has always had a very creative and attractive scene regarding bands from the field of "alternative/metal" constantly since end of the 90ies.
(have been totally love with the October File album last year, for example)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35741#Comment_35741 2008-04-02T05:49:20-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 offtandiscord http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1628

yeah, we've always had the bands, just never the money, which is why they never last...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35742#Comment_35742 2008-04-02T05:51:40-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 St.Wanger http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2792

Do you know something about the current status of Twin Zero? It has been quite since som gigs in summer ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35746#Comment_35746 2008-04-02T06:00:38-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 offtandiscord http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1628

Reuben, who writes all the twinzero stuff, is busy guitaring in Johnny Truant at the moment. so pretty much on hiatus although i've not spoken to the bastard in a while so i don't know his ...

now they are also a fucking cracking band, especially when they manage to get two drummers and the full lineup together at the same gig.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35748#Comment_35748 2008-04-02T06:04:58-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 VonTurbo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1365

Wild Stallions... They genuinely sound unique. And hillarious/brilliant.

Wild Stallions... They genuinely sound unique. And hillarious/brilliant.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35750#Comment_35750 2008-04-02T06:07:36-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 St.Wanger http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2792

Johnny Truant is of course a great band as well.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35763#Comment_35763 2008-04-02T07:27:44-07:00 2008-04-02T07:31:23-07:00 dnwilliams http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2900

operahousehq

operahousehq]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35766#Comment_35766 2008-04-02T07:31:02-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 nigredo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2373

Chrome hoof is a doom/disco/electro/metal hybrid from London. Another London band, Miasma and the Carousel of Headless Horses play a baroque/art-rock/prog/tango hermetically inspired amalgam, ...

Chrome hoof is a doom/disco/electro/metal hybrid from London.



Another London band, Miasma and the Carousel of Headless Horses play a baroque/art-rock/prog/tango hermetically inspired amalgam, in the tradition of Univers Zero, Magma, Nino Rota, Messiaen and Schnittke.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35785#Comment_35785 2008-04-02T08:42:07-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Pete Martin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=165

Metal metal metal... Doesn't anyone listen to singer songwriters anymore? On that, here's my good friend Amber Room. I think you all should download and listen to Back Porch.

Doesn't anyone listen to singer songwriters anymore?

On that, here's my good friend Amber Room. I think you all should download and listen to Back Porch.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35793#Comment_35793 2008-04-02T08:59:04-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

Caustic Christ if youre from near casutic christ, there a TON of good bands that are still together or just recently broke up. this is some good shit guys! i heart whitechapel!

Caustic Christ

if youre from near casutic christ, there a TON of good bands that are still together or just recently broke up. this is some good shit guys! i heart whitechapel!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35795#Comment_35795 2008-04-02T09:15:26-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 dezknife http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1147

I try to see as many local shows as I can. We've got a few killer bands and a lot of good ones. Its a good time to be into rock music. Candy Apple - Psychadelic garage with the cutest bass player ...

Candy Apple - Psychadelic garage with the cutest bass player north of The Bay.

La Fin Du Monde - Instrumentally awesome art rock i guess.


Aubrey Debauchery and the Puke Boots - Singer/Songwriter Aubs Debauch now has a full band!

The Makai - metal staple.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35806#Comment_35806 2008-04-02T10:57:53-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 offtandiscord http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1628

how could i forget miasma? ridiculous. then of course you need to add Guapo to the list. and then also Alexander Tucker, but there is no audio online for Stargazers Assistant who consist of members ...

Guapo to the list. and then also Alexander Tucker, but there is no audio online for Stargazers Assistant who consist of members of both miasma and guapo and had mr tucker as a special guest for a rare live appearance once. mmmmmm droney.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35838#Comment_35838 2008-04-02T13:23:35-07:00 2008-04-02T13:24:38-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

i was going to just go nuts and get on every good local phx band, but i decided to just keep it concise, with the best of the best. oh yeah! george moshington! circle pits and sing alongs, fast punk ...

george moshington! circle pits and sing alongs, fast punk fun. their shows can get pretty out of hand, ive been: shot with fireworks, mobbed by naked dudes, pasted with flour, water, and birdseed, hit with large sandwiches and oversized cupcakes, etc... oh yeah and my friends ass being lit on fire with rubbing alcohol. im proud to have sang for these guys as a fill-in when needed.
red queen! metallic grind/violence. they have only played one show, but these four guys have about 9 bands, four records and about five tours under their belts between them so they are pretty tight right out of the gate. very gorlock influenced, especially the drums.
netzeah are some of the aforementioned dues, but this is more of their indie rock with loud parts band. definitely not punk or metal, but very mid 90s east coast emocore influenced.
landmine marathonare on the verge of something big- they are metal, but coming from a grind/diy background so they are still good. i believe they recently referred to their sound as "battle shred", lots of bolt thrower and suffocation influence with brutal female vocals. also tour a lot, keep an eye out if you live on the west coast-they tend to hit you guys about twice a year.
run with the huntedsound straight edge, but i dont think they are 100%- nice guys who play melodic boston type hardcore with massive MASSIVE sing alongs. they hit up socal a lot as well, so keep yr eyes out for that. also:movie nerds.
warfairare blown out crust noise grind. brutal as fuck, too bad they draw a crowd of mostly retard crusty kids. with dogs. and ass flaps. (they dont like me).
and lastly (for now, hahahaha i have a huuuge list) subvacuum of nothing are a straaaange two man prog/hardcore/violence beast. they are fucking monstrous live, and their recordings sound like a whole nother band. both are very good ways to experience them. they are very happy to be gplaying their first "big" show in a week and a half with dillinger escape plan, and i am very happy for them.

now keep em coming!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35871#Comment_35871 2008-04-02T15:24:05-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Debacle Sam http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=404

KRGA is my recent local obession, to the point of releasing some of his work. Im not trying to sell yall on it, but I am really excited about his stuff. If any of these names make you happy you ...

KRGA is my recent local obession, to the point of releasing some of his work. Im not trying to sell yall on it, but I am really excited about his stuff. If any of these names make you happy you should check him out; Eno, Fennesz, Jeck, Hecker, Axolotl, Greg Davis, Kieth Fullerton Whitman. His newest thing has an entire disc of acoustic stuff that sounds like Fridge and Wooden Wand doing a callabo.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35875#Comment_35875 2008-04-02T15:30:44-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Debacle Sam http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=404

OH I should also mention Ghidorah Really nice tech metal made with two guitarists a cello and laptop. RIYL: Genghis Tron, Coverge, Flying Luttenbachers, Daughters....etc their entire debut EP ...

Ghidorah

Really nice tech metal made with two guitarists a cello and laptop. RIYL: Genghis Tron, Coverge, Flying Luttenbachers, Daughters....etc

their entire debut EP is up for free on www.ghidorahband.com it comes with nice digital covers and everything. very highly recommended]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35895#Comment_35895 2008-04-02T16:13:40-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 nigredo http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2373

@ offtandiscord Guapo is awesome. Great live band too.

Guapo is awesome. Great live band too.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35901#Comment_35901 2008-04-02T16:24:26-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

tech metal made with two guitarists a cello and laptop definitely listening to this when i get home...i dont really like metal unless it has something to set it apart from the average.

tech metal made with two guitarists a cello and laptop
definitely listening to this when i get home...i dont really like metal unless it has something to set it apart from the average.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35933#Comment_35933 2008-04-02T17:42:50-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Dewey Decibel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2406

@williac Six Gallery is playing at Monster House tomorrow, they're good, you should go. Also, to make up for my lack of exposure in Cleveland, I present fun bands in Athens, Ohio. Red Dahlia ...

Six Gallery is playing at Monster House tomorrow, they're good, you should go.

Also, to make up for my lack of exposure in Cleveland, I present fun bands in Athens, Ohio.
Red Dahlia After gaining and subsequently losing a soap-eating loon of a bass player, they're perhaps the tightest group in the area no matter who is filling in on a specific part.
Southeast Engine Americana, with a guitar player that makes you think of Robbie Robertson pre-being-a-shitheel.
Esskyma Obligatory bump of former co-workers who like to rock out, also, having heard them attempt, the music is best without vocals.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35964#Comment_35964 2008-04-02T18:42:47-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 chiaslut http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=936

@offtandiscord and @joe.distort Great, great lists. Thanks so much. I'm a music whore. Can never seem to get enough. Those ought to keep me sated for a bit. Not much new music around these ...

and
@joe.distort
Great, great lists.
Thanks so much. I'm a music whore. Can never seem to get enough.
Those ought to keep me sated for a bit.

Not much new music around these parts (Eugene, Oregon), but Middian, from the ashes of Yob, are fantastic.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=35979#Comment_35979 2008-04-02T19:06:12-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Batmensch http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1075

I think my favorite Bay Area band is Von Iva. Sort of minimalist disco/punk. I don't think recordings capture the power of the live show, which is wonderful.

Von Iva. Sort of minimalist disco/punk. I don't think recordings capture the power of the live show, which is wonderful.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36011#Comment_36011 2008-04-02T20:24:44-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Brandon Seifert http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=333

@ Dezknife -- I love that someone mentioned Aubrey Debauchery! I got to see her and the Puke Boots last week, and they blew me away! Very different from her old "singer-songwriter who's slept ...

I definitely recommend her too, even though I'm not from Chico.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36015#Comment_36015 2008-04-02T20:39:38-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Brandon Seifert http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=333

I just got home to Portland, Oregon, and I don't really know where to start. So I'll start with Run On Sentence, whose album blew me away last week. It's a mix of old genres, swing and folk and ...

So I'll start with Run On Sentence, whose album blew me away last week. It's a mix of old genres, swing and folk and blues and lots of styles I have trouble putting my finger on. As far as the MySpace songs go, "Carrie Pt. II" is upbeat and something the Asylum Street Spankers or even Squirrel Nut Zippers could cover, "Afterlife Pt. 1" is just awesome, and "Stonewall" is really a sad portrait of the sort of dudes we all used to hang out with before they hit a critical mass of fucking up.

Day of Lions just put out their first album with an actual band backing Gena Gastaldi, but her gorgeous voice still carries it. It's kind of bittersweet folk-pop.

Speaking of bittersweet, Per Se is a great mix of it and bubblegummy-yet-very-clever pop songs. It's one girl with her guitar, looping pedal, and a set of home-made wings she wears, and she will do stuff like write a song where the first phrase of each line is the last phrase of the line before it. "Adeline sits and eats her fries and shake/ But she can't shake the thought that astronauts are watching her with eyes of blue./ Blue as ice that will encase the next Ice Age/ And ages later tapes and microfiche are all that's left of me and you."

The Builders and the Butchers are the golden child of the current dark rootsy movement that Run On Sentence are part of. Militantly acoustic music that's like rock and roll invented by kids in the South during the Great Depression. And it's all about death, and graves, and lakes, and how all true love will leave you on your knees in the rain. Probably my favorite Portland band.

Though Loch Lomond is right up there. Epic chamber folk, with a lead singer whose voice can be hugely towering or incredibly fragile.

Fist of Dishonor is a ninja rock band. Their shows alternate between battles with Mexican wrestlers and kung fu badasses, and really catchy, fun songs about being a ninja. "My baby's a ninja, I expect him to be untrue/ I know it's just the way of the clan when he/ Uses the last of my shampoo." And speaking of Portland's big persona band movement, there's The Metal Shakespeare Company (formerly Dagger of the Mind), who sing soliloquies from Shakespeare while playing power metal. And they've got authentic Elizabethan stage banter (when the drum set brakes: "Fetch us your hammer and tongs!").

Fuck. I'm going to have to come back to this thread. THERE'S TOO MUCH AWESOME.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36022#Comment_36022 2008-04-02T20:45:59-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Warped Savant http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2376

Joe -- How do you define a 'local band'? If it's just a band from around where I live I could list bands like Nazareth, Micheal Buble, Nickleback, Gob, Dave Mathews Band, Bif Naked, Spirit of the ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36023#Comment_36023 2008-04-02T20:55:14-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 williac http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1294

@Thom Attic - I've heard of Six Gallery. I'll have to check them out sometime... I wonder if they've played Andyman's. Their genre's suited to it. We've played with Red Dahlia a few times. I remember ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36220#Comment_36220 2008-04-03T13:11:12-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

savant- you know when you go to a show, and there are 2-3 (or 5-6, grrrr) locals opening? thats what i mean. bands that you actually see on a regular basis. i listen to a fuckton of lesser/unknown ...

and we continue!!!!!NOW!!!!!!!!!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36239#Comment_36239 2008-04-03T14:00:00-07:00 2008-04-03T14:09:47-07:00 Hythlodaeus http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2796

Avoiding the obvious (65daysofstatic are technically a good local band, but they don't seem such close neighbours when they're globetrotting with The Cure...), there's plenty to be found in Leeds and ...

Corleone - Tense, brooding vocals mixed with a potent dose of sinister instrumental rock.

Slow Club - As appreciated by Mr. Ellis, if I'm not mistaken. Upbeat, albeit occasionally acerbic, witty acoustic pop duo. Boy-girl lyrical harmonies, idiosyncratic percussion and lovely people. Much fun. They're doing a residency at Enterprise in Camden at the moment, so Londoners should seize the opportunity to see them.

Nat Johnson - Monkey Swallows the Universe called it a day last winter, but Nat Johnson's peddling a similar vein of folk-pop on her own now.

I'd second the Rolo Tomassi recommendation - Trencher were mentioned earlier in the thread; Rolo Tomassi are in many respects similar to Trencher, except in that I actually find them listenable. Glitch-punk fronted by a petite teen girl making the kind of noises one more normally associates with enraged bears.

These Monsters - On record, lovely, nigh-ambient, jazz-influenced post-rock. Somehow this translates in live performances to a frenetic, pacy and altogether darker experience, but an equally enticing one.

Plenty more, but those will do for starters.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36243#Comment_36243 2008-04-03T14:06:49-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 offtandiscord http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1628

a big thumbs up to These Monsters, still not managed to see them live yet which i am very ashamed of.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36249#Comment_36249 2008-04-03T14:24:55-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

i was supposed to see 65 days of static last summer with HOT CROSS, but they broke up, and there was no way i was going to go to a show where hot cross was going to play but cancelled. it would be ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36275#Comment_36275 2008-04-03T16:07:06-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Theanon Wonder http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2889

not to be a twat or anything, this in my music, by me, in manchester. and hello to everyone as this is my first post. thank you, there are other bands/artists in manchester i also recommend but ...

and hello to everyone as this is my first post.

thank you, there are other bands/artists in manchester i also recommend but that can come later]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36276#Comment_36276 2008-04-03T16:07:34-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Theanon Wonder http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2889

well that didn't work.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36277#Comment_36277 2008-04-03T16:08:36-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Theanon Wonder http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2889

Theanon Wonder

Theanon Wonder]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36288#Comment_36288 2008-04-03T16:29:29-07:00 2008-04-03T16:30:52-07:00 britt http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2808

I went to a Kimya Dawson concert recently in Durham, NC and it was headlined by some terrific local bands including Paleface and Midtown Dickens (one of my personal favorites. They whipped everything ...

Paleface and Midtown Dickens (one of my personal favorites. They whipped everything from an accordion to a washboard to a trombone out. During a live show). Listen to their song called "Big Screen"]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=36293#Comment_36293 2008-04-03T16:42:06-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Warped Savant http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2376

@Joe -- Thanks for the clarification... Regrettably, I don't go to very many live shows... and now that I think about it, I've been to more concerts to see the opening act as opposed to seeing the ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=37045#Comment_37045 2008-04-06T08:15:34-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 brycemidas http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1636

I am sortof a live music junkie (and struggling musician myself): LOZEN Amazing two-girl heavy-ass rock and roll from Tacoma (not local to me right now but they stayed on our floor if that ...

LOZEN Amazing two-girl heavy-ass rock and roll from Tacoma (not local to me right now but they stayed on our floor if that counts)

NEPTUNE Another band that is non-local to me (but, like, what does "local" even mean anymore? We're all neighbors on Secondlife anyway, right?) They make all their own instruments out of fucking metal.

GAY WITCH ABORTION Not only one of the best band names ever, but pretty fucking incredible shredding/drumming.

KNIFE WORLD Another kick ass helping of shreddery from my home base. (Check out the song SunBeam)

HUGE RAT ATTACKS God there is so much of this shit in Minneapolis, must be something in the water. Psychedelic whathefuck. Great song titles including "Robosexual Cyborgasm" and "Oh Shit Pt. 2: Oh No Nevermind, It's Chill, I Was Just Hallucinating"

GAY BEAST Incredible local keyboard freakout shit.

BROTHERS QUETICO folk rock meets shellac. nice beards too!

:::THEMES::: AAAANd, a bit of shameless self promotion to round it out.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=37211#Comment_37211 2008-04-06T16:41:05-07:00 2008-04-06T16:42:09-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

but, like, what does "local" even mean anymore it, like, still means the same thing it always has. bands from YOUR general vicinity that play shows. that you see sometimes. when they ...

but, like, what does "local" even mean anymore

it, like, still means the same thing it always has. bands from YOUR general vicinity that play shows. that you see sometimes. when they play aforementioned shows.
i have had kids from many states and countries sleep on my floor, that doesnt make swedish thrash kids "local". please continue as normal.

in your case, a prime example of that would be bands like the FORMALDEHYDE JUNKIES and the bands that play shows with them.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=37294#Comment_37294 2008-04-06T23:53:16-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 HumphreyLee http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=465

if youre from near casutic christ, there a TON of good bands that are still together or just recently broke up. Yeah, they're from like 20 miles outside the Burgh here if I understand correctly. I ...

if youre from near casutic christ, there a TON of good bands that are still together or just recently broke up.

Yeah, they're from like 20 miles outside the Burgh here if I understand correctly. I saw them play once at a place down here called "The Roboto Project". It's just a little hole in the wall that literally only holds. like, 60 ppl that we occasionally get bands to play in for like $7 a pop. Usually it's just local acts, but sometimes we get some "names" down there. I saw None More Black play there two years ago. Great times.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=37315#Comment_37315 2008-04-07T01:19:33-07:00 2008-04-07T01:19:56-07:00 MitchB http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2785

Two awesome Sydney bands that I can't recommend enough, Meniscus and Sleepmakeswaves Saw them both on Saturday night (third or fourth time seeing Sleepmakeswaves, first time seeing Meniscus). Both ...

Meniscus and Sleepmakeswaves

Saw them both on Saturday night (third or fourth time seeing Sleepmakeswaves, first time seeing Meniscus). Both are similar, prog-rock/post acts with touches of electronics and straight up alt-pop. First saw Sleepmakeswaves opening for Pelican and have to say I think I enjoyed their set more than the headliners (and I'm a big Pelican fan!)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=37323#Comment_37323 2008-04-07T01:56:55-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Face shrapnel http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2977

@ pete martin: I'm right there with you about the singer/songwriters. I grew up on Jim Croce and similar things. I enjoy local punkrock, when they dont suck, but I also enjoy gettin out to see ...

I'm right there with you about the singer/songwriters. I grew up on Jim Croce and similar things. I enjoy local punkrock, when they dont suck, but I also enjoy gettin out to see other varieties. I don't think I've seen a good singer/songwriter bit around where I live though(Portland, OR) Its mostly indie/punk/metal. Though my room mate who is in a band (http://www.theseditionists.com/) and was at a wednesday punk show, and for some reason they had a hippie-ish duet go on stage. They felt all embarrased and out of place at first but once they got to playin all the punks went in and started dancing according to the music style. Gotta tell you it was pretty funny to see about 12 blue mohawks and 20 studded jackets swaying to the rythym.
A classic rock style band that I saw at a bar around here (forgive the myspace address >.>) Royal Houser at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=14827205 Who are phenomenal.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=37940#Comment_37940 2008-04-08T17:10:41-07:00 2008-04-08T17:11:41-07:00 noblelion http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2720

I kept meaning to add a post to this thread, but every time I tried, it fucked up somehow, probably due to my clumsiness. White Ghost Shivers - Vaudeville classics and new jazzy goodness performed ...

White Ghost Shivers - Vaudeville classics and new jazzy goodness performed by former punk rockers and metalheads. Complete with slide-whistles, and a giant, 6'8" gent with a tiny banjo and/or ukelele. They sing songs about cocaine, ghosts, hookers, and love in the time of syphilis. They occasionally put on a punk show, doing all their songs with speedy drums, crunchy guitars, and plenty of screaming.

Shotgun Party - Three piece outfit that plays country jazz, and a kickin' happy hour every Wednesday in Austin. Highly recommended.

Buttercup - San Antonio-based pop group that has a cult following, and puts on some of the most interesting shows I've seen in a while. One show, they weren't even set up in the venue, and people were confused. They then let one person into the back room at a time, and played one song for each person. Cool stuff.

Goodnight Goddess - Formerly known as Slider. Fist-pumping arena rock, and a damn fine live show.

Skyblue 72 - Awesome rock outfit, with the hottest female drummer, who also happens to be the lead singer. That, and they're just some damn fine people.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=37993#Comment_37993 2008-04-08T20:43:47-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Exploder http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=488

From Denver, Colorado, the bands that essentially comprise what's being called 'the Denver Sound,' though probably only by people who live here: Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots (now broken up, but ...

Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots (now broken up, but with a decent body of work).

Red Cloud

Ghost Bufallo

Slim Cessna's Auto Club

and last but totally best Bad Luck City

This is what Americana really sounds like.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=38105#Comment_38105 2008-04-09T08:04:03-07:00 2008-04-09T08:18:19-07:00 Dj Dead Billy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3097

We Are Hex one of indy's best bands. music for brooding lurkers. Blackheat electro duo making some hot fkn trax. check out "m/s/t/r/b/l/s/t/r" Small Arms Fire tight energetic three ...

We Are Hex
one of indy's best bands. music for brooding lurkers.

Blackheat
electro duo making some hot fkn trax. check out "m/s/t/r/b/l/s/t/r"

Small Arms Fire
tight energetic three piece. they perhaps sounds like a threeway between the Pixies, Wire, and maybe a bit of Bloc Party. (dont let the Bloc Party refrence scare you off)

Sisters
Sisters is a new band here. ex-members of muncie riot girl/punk/freakout band Ari Ari. they want it all.

Golden Tongues
click only if you love reverb.

Gerald R. Stokes
this odd human being has been kicking around for a while with tons of (mostly electronic) bands. Formerly of New Orleans noise troop The Ghettobotz,ex-Retard Nation etc etc. For fans of LOUD ABUSIVE SOUNDS]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=38228#Comment_38228 2008-04-09T12:25:35-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 NWEmperor http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3102

Black Whales Indie band that made it to the top 15 local bands in the latest KEXP poll. The Slants Asian dance rock. Made some waves by turning down Bodog Music's 'One Million Dollar Recording ...

Black Whales Indie band that made it to the top 15 local bands in the latest KEXP poll.

The Slants Asian dance rock. Made some waves by turning down Bodog Music's 'One Million Dollar Recording Contract' which they considered incompatible with the direction they wanted to go.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=38280#Comment_38280 2008-04-09T14:01:30-07:00 2008-04-09T14:02:38-07:00 TacoHugsPHD http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=515

Chicago Tacopunch Style Lets start off with the local band that makes me shake my ass to the max Parsley Flakes - dance punk to the extreme (and performers of one of the best phil collins era ...

Chicago Tacopunch Style

Lets start off with the local band that makes me shake my ass to the max

Parsley Flakes - dance punk to the extreme (and performers of one of the best phil collins era genesis covers ever)

Saskrotch - chiptunes/idm wonder. Every song makes me want to put two fingers in the air and shake my rave booty

Gutter Butter DJs - my favorite djs in chichi

Yeah Big + Kid Static - fun ass party rappers (on tour now)

Teith - post shoegaze live electronics bliss pockets

Protman - IDM king w/ amazing live shows involving alternate musical control methods. (The last one had 1 wireless xbox controller, 1 ddr pad, and 1 guitar hero controller)

Right Eye Rita - post modern cabaret

Magic is Kuntmaster - glam electro noise ( think throbbing gristle in high fashion gowns possessed by a black unicorn from hell)

Bobby Conn - glam rock showtunes

Lotto Ball Show - crunch and bunch weirdness (al la mode residentens)

Vyle - back scratch your ass make pressure appear club hop. Has a 12 coming out on trouble and bass.

Sir.Vixx- rough and ready punky breakcore

Redemer - circuit bent synth heavy tribal drumming spazz metal

The Electric Beach - fun ass freegan punk kids w/ hearts of gold

Bloody Minded - Chicago noise kings

Animal Law - rock band that sounds like the end of the world spawned by the nightmares of mgwai

Sounds Happy- circuit bent circus

Cyanotic - seriously the best industrial band formed 2000+.

subduxtion - post industrial idm glitch amegia crash

Biocarbon 13 - stomp bang clang chicago industrial / coldwave

I'm tired now but seriously there's too many great local chicago bands to name

BONUS ANN ARBOR SECTION
These are my peeps from MI in the Detroit/A2 Orbit that I love to play with
Traits - 300bpm Ragga-gum and bubble-cum
System of Adon - rough and ready post punk breakcore
Blaerg - autechre + jazzbreaks + deathmetal = hyperprysm glitch for your mind and your ass
Xrin Arms - psychadelic soul grindcore
Split Horizon - post-autechre all hardware bass heavy detroit boom bap
Noxious1 - noisy face melting breaks
Metria IDM and doom metal in a crunchy post modern classical shell
J-Stat - sounds like robocop w/ an Arp2600 for a penis]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=38466#Comment_38466 2008-04-09T22:38:31-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

taco- did you ever get to see THREATENER ? jesus, they fucking destroy. well, before they broke up...

THREATENER ? jesus, they fucking destroy. well, before they broke up...]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=38488#Comment_38488 2008-04-10T00:04:25-07:00 2008-04-10T00:06:04-07:00 TacoHugsPHD http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=515

@joe Most likely not. The name doesn't ring a bell but the myspace you linked too is pretty awesome. I'll drain the rest of this 312 in memory of an awesome band I never knew. I need to go to more ...

Most likely not. The name doesn't ring a bell but the myspace you linked too is pretty awesome. I'll drain the rest of this 312 in memory of an awesome band I never knew. I need to go to more hardcore shows but I haven't quite found the nitch for them yet in town.

I'll toss in another band to make up for it

Bongripper - never has a stoner metal band given sleep as much competition for king of the awesome hill as bongripper and these guys get better and better each time I see them.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=41671#Comment_41671 2008-04-20T13:38:06-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 brianwyrick http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2213

A little late on this, but Here are some links: Thin Fevers (a band I play in)- Just released a free EP download, available on the site. http://thinfevers.com Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos ...

Thin Fevers (a band I play in)- Just released a free EP download, available on the site.
http://thinfevers.com

Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos - New record out on Epic in July I think.
http://www.margotandthenuclearsoandsos.com/

Sisters
http://www.myspace.com/sisterband

Myriad more-
http://www.musicalfamilytree.org/band_list
]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=41797#Comment_41797 2008-04-20T16:08:30-07:00 2008-04-20T16:08:43-07:00 Shanewestisapussy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3040

Olympia has a fucking wonderful music scene. We've got, as far as I can remember, Kimya Dawson, Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Jesus was a slave ship... damn I can't think right now.

We've got, as far as I can remember, Kimya Dawson, Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Jesus was a slave ship... damn I can't think right now.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=41998#Comment_41998 2008-04-21T02:10:42-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 Adam http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=375

Freya Hanly & That Brutal Moon is a Perth band here in Australia that play sorta modern funky folky poprock'n'cola. Intelligent, honest lyrics and engaging melodic structures. Honestly, my ...

Freya Hanly & That Brutal Moon is a Perth band here in Australia that play sorta modern funky folky poprock'n'cola. Intelligent, honest lyrics and engaging melodic structures. Honestly, my favourite musician kickin' around at the moment, local or otherwise, and I gotta say its a damn priveledge to have her as a close friend too. The one person I miss above all others from back home. She's got an album and an EP out, and is a few months away from her second album launch.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=42103#Comment_42103 2008-04-21T11:03:38-07:00 2013-06-20T02:15:15-07:00 joe.distort http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173

Olympia has a fucking wonderful music scene. we've got ill tell you what you've got- some fucking madness known as SEX/VID. seriously, if you like anything that sounds sorta like a modern VOID, ...

Olympia has a fucking wonderful music scene. we've got

ill tell you what you've got- some fucking madness known as SEX/VID.
seriously, if you like anything that sounds sorta like a modern VOID, go see this band. they dont really tour and i would be jealous of you in a severe fasion.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1645&Focus=42361#Comment_42361 2008-04-21T19:37:28-07:00 2008-04-21T19:39:41-07:00 Shanewestisapussy http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3040

Actually, SEX/VID is playing soon... I've never seen them.