Further, with youths becoming more conservative, rock may start ascending. And yes, old people, there IS great new rock…A few years ago I posted a series of new, unreleased music that caught my ear on Bandcamp, an independent music portal where (generally) unsigned bands can post their music for purchase.
Some FReepers voiced interest in learning about more new, fresh music that isn't what Sony et al want you to hear.
Thus, 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 to, among other things, prove commerce is greater than communism, this may be a thread/ping for you.
Below is the Original collection of new tunes/bands that caught my ear, with a few updates at the end. I am not employed in the music industry and I don't make money off of these bands. I simply don't want my musical future to be a combo of vulgar pop tunes, whiny singer-songwriters, or any other form of entertainment that wants me to get an ice pick in the forehead.
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.
Album: Transhuman (full album)
Artist: Max Boras
Song: Absolute Power
Instrumental, progressive hard rock from a young guy who tears it up on guitar. No woke lyrics.
Album: Hang On (full album)
Artist: Scotty Saints and the True Believers
Song: Devil at my Back
Outstanding contemporary punk rock. This sounds like a Charlie Daniel’s punk tune. I’ve seen this band live and they cook.
Album: The Spin (full album)
Artist: Messa
Song: At Races
Italian mixture of prog, ambient, with metal elements yet vocals that don’t sound like the Cookie Monster.