We are all about individualism and against collectivism. We can’t let the Musical-Industrial Complex tell us what’s good and what’s not.
Free. Your. Mind. Go to Bandcamp, an independent music portal where (generally) unsigned bands can post their music for listening, and purchase.
For those of you who still believe in capitalism, don't like to be told what is good music, and who believe that music isn't a free good and should be purchased, check it out.
To get you started, here is a curated list I compiled of Earth, Wind, and Fire-like new bands.
Stand up for Love by The Haggis Horns, released 2020.
Chamelonious Monk by Organ Fairchild, released 2023.
Hot Sauce by BossMagnet, released 2018.
Puzzled by JJ Whitefield, released 2023.
Here are some recent harder rock tunes:
Absolute Power by Max Boras- instrumental hard prog, lots of guitar and melody that will get you 2pts on your license.
Devil At My Back by Scotty Saints and the True Believers - Punk with swagger. Another 2pts on your license.
Finally, here is a list I compiled two years ago - it’s still good. Enjoy.
Album: Arise
Artist: Dan Sartain
Song: People Throwing Stones At Glass Houses
Trippy old school rock and roll that's contemporary.
Album: Delusions Of Grandeur
Artist: Delusions Of Grandeur
Song: Drinking My Life Away
Power punk guitar-driven rocker with no hope for tomorrow, the way it used to be.
Album: Beyond the Dome
Artist: Sigma Ori
Song: Beyond the Dome
Thoughtful instrumental progressive rock - a lava lamp could enhance your listening.
Album: Intra-I
Artist: Theon Cross
Song: We Go Again
Experimental electronic new jazz from London featuring THE TUBA!
Album: Kites
Artist: This Winter Machine
Song: Pleasure & Purpose
Melodic, lyrical, neo-progressive rock out of the UK.
Album: Imprints
Artist: Simeon Walker
Song: Gleam
New Classical Music! Minimalist yet tasteful piano that demonstrates that the rests are as important as the notes.
Album: Gary Bartz JID006
Artist: Gary Bartz, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Song: The Message
Jazz saxaphonist for 60+ years Gary Bartz teams up with younger players for a contemporary yet traditionalist jazz tune.
Straight-ahead guitar-driven rock from a 9-year old homeschooled guitarist and 49-year old father/drummer, with vox provided by a modern singer who WANTED to be on the track.
Album: Cannonball Run (full album)
Artist: The Gasölines
Song: Autobahn Outlaws
A repeat from last time, punkabilly guitar-driven rocker from Norway. Watch how fast you drive when you play this in your car. And one of the best album covers in ages.
Artist: Cosmic Order Band
Song: Let's Go Brandon
An original from FReeper Rocco DiPippo and the Cosmic Order Band. The Bidet paper mask is spectacular