Recommend an artist to the poster above you

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Permalink Reply by Zach Boddicker on September 19, 2010 at 1:46am

Dammit, Bard! Fairly obscure -- I'd recommend 4H Royalty's "Orbison Eyes" -- actually recorded in a garage -- with the hookabilty and intelligibility up for debate. Hardly any reverb, so watch out!

I like to hear nerds making music. Dan Reeder's "Havana Burning" makes me weep my pants in cursive.

So, Dan Reeder.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Field on October 15, 2010 at 4:08pm

Like to hear nerds making music?
Try The Craftmatic Adjustables "Girl Talk"... self-released, but likely still available from Not Lame.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Bard on September 19, 2010 at 11:35am

Alright, I'm off to check it out. What can I offer you? What are your tastes?

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Permalink Reply by Jon Bard on September 22, 2010 at 11:43pm

OK - 80s hard rock. Let's see.... How about these guys:


Tremendously fun live. Had 'em on my radio show -- 15 guys in one tiny studio. Really good dudes.

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Permalink Reply by Stan Schwieger on September 22, 2010 at 1:06pm

I love this idea, and want to start to kick start it again. I love "bubblegum" pop--the Rubinoos being the pinnacle of area. I love the Rubes because they have taken a very simple art form (Ain't much to "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy," not to depreciate its greatness) but have honed that pop edge (see also Nick Lowe/early Elvis Costello, Matthew Sweet, Kyle Vincent).

My only request--killer hooks.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Fitzpatrick on September 22, 2010 at 10:51pm

Stan - Based on your acknowledged tastes I'd like to recommend for you Cherry Twister. Think early 70's avocado refridgerator ad crossed with a dry martini in a bar with red velvet walls with hipster turtlenecks abound and you're close. enjoy.

I believe my rock stars should look like rock stars and act like rock stars. they should not look like the guy who does my taxes. they should write lyrics inspired by great poetry, prose and literature. they should tell stories of broken hearts as well as broken bottles and if they sound like they've smoke 3 packs a day for 25 years while tinkling in a sad chord on a piano that's a win as well. faves include Tom Waits, Jellyfish, Hanoi Rocks, The Wildhearts.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Bard on September 22, 2010 at 11:44pm

OK, I think you'll dig these guys. From Australia.....

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Permalink Reply by Stan Schwieger on September 23, 2010 at 5:07pm

Darn Fine! I typically like the vocals not to be in the Bon Scott register in pop songs...but it works. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Jon Bard on September 23, 2010 at 7:27pm

Yeah, they're pretty cool. Saw 'em at SXSW and they rocked the joint. They have one song, called "Come Clean" that is essentially an homage to "Marquee Moon" (Television). About 8 minutes with kinds of twists and turns.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Alcoff on September 23, 2010 at 2:37pm

Jon, Heres what i got for ya

Dead Confederate Self titled EP

try "Tortured Artist-Saint" its loud, dirty and good lyrics about 6 + min (album ver) good stuff!!

Link to live perfomance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGSrpVShiHk

for me i say something along the same line dirty, garage and big sounding like ie MC5, JSBX, HUM, RFTC... can be goofy, or a melon scratcher

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Permalink Reply by Jon Bard on September 23, 2010 at 4:48pm

Thanks Jon - looks like youtube vid can't really catch the dynamics of that band. gonna have to listen tot eh studio. but looks interesting.

for you, here's a 2 man band from Austin that kicked my ass at SXSW. Dirty and big -- yes, and yes. Black Sabbath meets ZZ Top.

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Permalink Reply by Roy Anderson on September 24, 2010 at 5:31am

Here's one for ya JB and Alcoff.

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