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developing a really specific crush on a particular brand of underappreciated '90s folk rock singer songwriter with a fuckass haircut
can u recommend some bands? i think i like ur music taste and i am terrible at finding music
ty :)
of COURSE I can <3 you’ve probably heard of some of these, but maybe there’ll be some you haven’t! I don’t know what you already like, so… here we go :)
Hozier. Yeah this was always going to be first on the list I’m currently listening to basically nothing else! He’s an Irish folk/soul/blues/etc idk musician who uses a lot of religious and mythological themes in his lyrics and has a lot of songs that include social justice commentary.
The Amazing Devil is a folk rock band with an incredibly unique sound. Their songs are incredibly emotional and have an awesome fantasy vibe going on—plus there’s two singers, and they often sing independently from each other, which is something you don’t see often!
Good Morning Bedlam is a bluegrass band that I’ve gotten into recently! They’re sort of like… a mix of the amazing devil and the crane wives?
The Crane Wives, while we’re at it, and
The Oh Hellos. they’re fairly similar and I don’t have a ton to say about their stylistic differences, but they’re all definitely worth checking out!
Florence & The Machine. Most people have heard of them but I always like to recommend them anyway
Alec Benjamin, if you’re into softer indie music! He has a lot of different styles of lyrics, but his voice is consistent, so he’s great to listen to if you’re looking for that sort of variety.
Chxrlotte doesn’t have a lot of music out, but I’m a big fan of the music she has released, including the ones about Good Omens! The others are more angsty which I love too.
The Family Crest is an orchestral indie pop rock band, which blows my mind. I can’t believe orchestra isn’t a more utilized tool in popular lyrical music, because they do it so well.
Good Kid is actually my brother’s favorite band, and I love them too. They’re also indie rock, but they have a very distinctive style and are easy to get into! Plus they haven’t released a shit ton of songs like some other artists, so it isn’t overwhelming to explore their discography.
Jonatha Brooke is an artist I only know about because my mom liked her music a lot in the 90s, but she’s got a super nice voice and has some awesomely relatable lyrics. I especially recommend her album Ten Cent Wings!
Midlake is a super melodic folk rock band. I’m obsessed with their album The Courage of Others, which has a melancholy vibe that’s super easy to get lost in.
Palaye Royale is harder rock than anyone else on the list so far, but they’ve got an awesome style. Unique voice and definitely darker themes in their lyrics.
Tears for Fears is a pop rock band that I love because my dad does. (My parents are musicians—I trust their music taste).
Toad the Wet Sprocket got their name from Monty Python, but PLEASE go listen to the Architect of the Ruin EP. You will not regret it. Also the song Something’s Always Wrong is like… entrenched in my very being.
Elbow is a band that I never see in fandom circles, but they’re definitely not obscure. Check out their album Little Fictions! They’re kind of like Midlake.
Will Wood ranges from chaotic and fun (The Normal Album) to absolutely soul-crushing (in case I make it)! Sometimes even both at the same time!
(I would’ve also put Paramore, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and other rock/pop punk bands I like on there, but I assumed you already know them.) (If you were looking for harder rock or metal, let me know, because this list is not that.)
If you want more genre-specific recs or even album/song recs, don’t hesitate to ask!! Music is the fuel of my soul.
“I try, but it’s so hard to believe
I try, but I can’t see what you see.”
- I’ll Try (Jonatha Brooke)
You saw me through the keyhole of a door that I kept locked But I’d decorate the threshold just in case you knocked
Jonatha Brooke, “Linger”
My mother and I had quite a troubled relationship but I loved her, and I know she loved me, too. This song used to stab me in the heart. Now it just makes me cry.
just b cuz
“you might have told me that Love is not enough you might have Lied and told me that it was”
“I*ll be the Nothing that IS I*ll be the Nothing that will be” jonatha brooke from “the story” cd (the last bit from the tune that inspired “trombone thursday”)
Music Asks
your favourite album opener - Swear It Again by Westlife
a song starting w/ the same first letter of your first name - Rule The World by Take That
a song outside of your usual genre - Airplanes by B.o. B feat Hayley Williams & Eminem
a song that reminds you of your favourite season - The Best Day by Taylor Swift
a song from a lifelong favourite artist - Circle Of Life by Elton John
your current “on repeat” song - Resistance by Muse
a song your friend introduced you to that you ended up loving - Fight Song by Rachel Platten
a song that speaks the words you couldn’t say - I’ll Try by Jonatha Brooke
a song that captures your aesthetic (can be ideal!) - Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
a song about the place where you live - Z’Basel A Mym Rhy by Aernschd Born
a song from an international artist - Perfect by Ed Sheeran
a song you can scream all the words to - Get The Party Started by Pink
a reboot of a song/songs you already loved (remix, mashup, acoustic, etc.) - Tarzan Medley by Georgia Merry
a song with the name of a place in the title - California by Phantom Planet
a song that reminds you of travelling - Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
your favourite childhood song - You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson
a song that reminds you of a good time - Chittiyaan Kalayaan by Kanika Kapoor
a song that reminds you of a bad time - Don’t Speak by No Doubt
a song from an artist whose old music you enjoy more than their new music - Love Story By Taylor Swift
a song that empowers you - This Is My Time by Raven Symone
a song from a local artist - Everybody by DJ Bobo
a song you related to in the past and present, but for different reasons - Journey To The Past from Anastasia
your favourite cheesy pop song - Barbie Girl by Aqua
a song from a soundtrack (musical, movie, video game, etc.) - Way Back Into Love by Hugh Grant & Drew Barrymore from Music & Lyrics
the song currently stuck in your head OR the song you are listening to right now - Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max
a song that taught you a lesson - Miracles Happen by Myra
an instrumental song - River Flows In You by Yiruma
a song you always skipped but ended up loving once you listened to it - Let It Go from Frozen
your favourite album closer - I’ll See You Again by Westlife
Playlist Game
Rules: We’re snooping on your playlist. Set your entire 🎶 library on shuffle and report the first 10 songs that pop up, then choose 10 victims.
Oooh, you cheeky one @sweetboybucky! This was so tough not to skip past a few songs aha, but here they are! PLEASE don't judge me you wonderful people aha!
Incomplete - James Bay
Piece By Piece - Kelly Clarkson
Best Of You - Foo Fighters
Lovebug - Jonas Brothers
Nobody Knows Me Like The Piano - Sampha
I’ll Try - Jonatha Brooke
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Versace On The Floor - Bruno Mars
Perfectly Wrong - Shawn Mendes
Tears In The Rain - Nathan Sykes
I am SO shocked no musicals came up, they are what I tend to gravitate towards most frequently!
Now for my victims! SO excited to see what your lists are!
@tomhollanduniverse @imamotherfuckingstar-lord @jojoeatsoreos @teasockschocolate @hollander-land @kaatieeeeee @zac-zendaya @philippcarlyle @honeybadgerwhodoesntcare @dancergrl1
GOOD LUCK!