I kind of took this thread to mean "modern" as in on the radio now. Hence my Paramore call.
I dunno if I've actually heard a good band on mainstream radio lately, but when a band plays a major late night talk show or SNL, I consider them mainstream, esp in this day and age.
I have a feeling not a lot of people in here will agree but i love Mudvaynes first two albums L.D. 50 and The End of All Things to Come. After these albums they went down hill but i think these first two albums are very good.
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2008: MSG I, MSG II, Newark(EV)
2009: Albany 1-2(EV), Philly 3
2010: Boston, MSG I
2013: Buffalo, Brooklyn II, Hartford
2016: MSG 1, MSG II, Fenway 1
Saw them a couple of weeks ago and the show was AMAZING. I got the album, am loving it and listening to it nonstop, but I've got to say the live show was on a whole new level. The small venue sure helped, so I'm gonna say see them now while they're still relatively unknown. I was very impressed by how versatile these guys are; none of them played a single instrument throughout the whole set!! They are definitely worth your time and money.
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I stopped listening to the radio, stopped listening to my local "alt/modern rock" station in 2003. Are there any bands that are in this category that are any good?
People seem to love bands like Shinedown, or Three Days Grace. I have only heard a few songs from both.
When you turn on your local alt rock station, what are the new bands that you hear? Do you like any of it?
Relentless7 (What? They're new, aren't they?)
Cage The Elephant
Dead Weather
Manchester Orchestra
I have no patience for bad music and stupid people...
The whole world will be different soon the whole world will be RELIEVED
I was bored, but updating my previous post, here is probably my list of the most talked about bands over the last couple years...
The Killers, The White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Gaslight Anthem, The Strokes, MGMT, My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys, Arcade Fire, TV On The Radio, Kings of Leon, The Mars Volta, Silversun Pickups, The Decemberists, Animal Collective, Arctic Monkeys.
Have a listen to (some 'newer' than others, some not so new ):
Oceansize
Amplifier
Mastodon
Isis
Pelican
Baroness
The Sword
I have to say Clutch
Taint
And So I watch You From Afar
DeeExpus (not for everyone - if you like a bit of a proggy style have a go, they're playing Rosfest in PA next year)
Deerhunter
Gomez
Fleet Foxes
Airborne Toxic Event
The Duke Spirit
Iron & Wine
Okkervil River
The Black Keys
Neko Case
The Sword
Band Of Horses
Built To Spill
Apostle Of Hustle
The Eels
Brightback Morning Light (kind of repetitive)
Andrew Bird
I dont' hear too many of these on "commercial" radio, but I listen to community radio and they frequent those air waves quite a bit. There are PLENTY of good, modern bands/artists....you just gotta know where to look
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I have a feeling not a lot of people in here will agree but i love Mudvaynes first two albums L.D. 50 and The End of All Things to Come. After these albums they went down hill but i think these first two albums are very good.
I have L.D. 50 and it's probably one of the most interesting metla albums I own...I like it a lot. I love the song 'Death Blooms'
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
They sound nothing what they look like, but a friend gave me a bootleg of theirs. Holy shit. They have got some balls behind their rock n' roll..
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
Deerhunter
Gomez
Fleet Foxes
Airborne Toxic Event
The Duke Spirit
Iron & Wine
Okkervil River
The Black Keys
Neko Case
The Sword
Band Of Horses
Built To Spill
Apostle Of Hustle
The Eels
Brightback Morning Light (kind of repetitive)
Andrew Bird
I dont' hear too many of these on "commercial" radio, but I listen to community radio and they frequent those air waves quite a bit. There are PLENTY of good, modern bands/artists....you just gotta know where to look
I like all these band I've heard of but isn't The Eels from like the mid 90's? :?
I really like Andrew Bird. I bet his live shows are transendant.
i agree with jordywordy suggestions for florence and the machines and john butler trio. and i'll add davy knowles. if you get a chance, check out one of davy knowles live shows, he just kills his guitar!!!!
Deerhunter
Gomez
Fleet Foxes
Airborne Toxic Event
The Duke Spirit
Iron & Wine
Okkervil River
The Black Keys
Neko Case
The Sword
Band Of Horses
Built To Spill
Apostle Of Hustle
The Eels
Brightback Morning Light (kind of repetitive)
Andrew Bird
I dont' hear too many of these on "commercial" radio, but I listen to community radio and they frequent those air waves quite a bit. There are PLENTY of good, modern bands/artists....you just gotta know where to look
I like all these band I've heard of but isn't The Eels from like the mid 90's? :?
I really like Andrew Bird. I bet his live shows are transendant.
They may be from the mid 90's, I dunno...but they're still kicking and considered "modern".
Gomez has also been around since the mid 90's. Cat Power is another one who is modern and has been around since the mid 90's.
So is PJ . It's all relevant. And yes, Andrew Bird's show...haven't seen it, but I've heard good things.
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
Ah yes, I'm digging some of their stuff too. For some reason the lazy almost-rapping style of singing reminds me of early Beck.
my thoughts exactly!
I'll throw my hat in this ring. And as good as their CD is, they are 10x better live, tons of fun ... total ass shakin' show.
Lots of Dead Weather comments in here ... I dig them. One band y'all need to check out is The Kills. It's Alison Mosshart (Dead Weather vocalist) other band. They're fucking tight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKj24GeaeRM
OP stated since 2003 and I looked through this thread and did not see on mention of Broken Social Scene ... their album "You Forgot it in People" is one of my favorite 5 albums from this decade. This isn't off that album, just another fine example of how great they are ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uev2J_cBHjQ
Also, I've raved about them a ton ... The Duke Spirit ... striaght forward kick you in the teeth rock with some haunting ballads mixed in ... Leila Moss, such a fine singer ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrwtxW1h76I
10 more off the top of my head I'll toss out ....
Doves
My Brightest Diamond
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
DeVotchKa
Interpol
Arcade Fire
The Decemberists
stellastarr*
British Sea Power
oh, and let me add this ... if you want to listen to good indie rock, commercial free (99% talk free) ...
somafm.com
check out their Indie Pop Rocks station ... it's where I find out about a ton of new bands ...
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"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
you all are straying too far from the point of the original post..
he didn't ask you to blurt out as many indie rock bands that you can rattle off in a minute, he was asking if there are still any good modern rock bands that get played on commercial radio.
you all are straying too far from the point of the original post..
he didn't ask you to blurt out as many indie rock bands that you can rattle off in a minute, he was asking if there are still any good modern rock bands that get played on commercial radio.
No, there isn't really any "good" new rock bands on the radio anymore. It's pretty much tasteless.
And we've all answered the best that we could, which is by mentioning good modern rock bands that may not get as much commerical airplay.
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
you all are straying too far from the point of the original post..
he didn't ask you to blurt out as many indie rock bands that you can rattle off in a minute, he was asking if there are still any good modern rock bands that get played on commercial radio.
well, I posted that I don't listen to alt rock radio stations ... but posted the station I do listen to to hear good alt rock.
And note the thread title ... "Are any of the new modern rock bands any good?" .... many people are answering that.
"You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
you all are straying too far from the point of the original post..
he didn't ask you to blurt out as many indie rock bands that you can rattle off in a minute, he was asking if there are still any good modern rock bands that get played on commercial radio.
No, there isn't really any "good" new rock bands on the radio anymore. It's pretty much tasteless.
And we've all answered the best that we could, which is by mentioning good modern rock bands that may not get as much commerical airplay.
Dredg - truly one of the most underrated art rock bands...and their live shows are truly uplifting
Black Stone Cherry - a great enthusiastic southern rock band
Alter Bridge - great performers,
Mastodon - maybe the greatest metal band right now
and sorry but I can't really repeat the greatness of MUSE
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Commerical radio in my area sucks! Thank God for WXPN broadcasting outside of Philly.
I would say there is no good new "modern rock" that is safe for corporate radio. I believe it was Trent Reznor that sang 'Bow Down To The One's You Serve". It's a shame radio believes they serve the advertiser and not the listener.
Lately I've been listening to the following....
The Dead Weather
Heartless Bastards
The Black Angels
Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears
Celebration
Drive By Truckers/Patterson Hood
Derek Trucks Band
Fever Ray
Florence + The Machine
Ryan Bingham
TV On The Radio
Cold War Kids
The Walkmen
I know this list isn't Modern Rock as played on the radio, but it is current to me and is what is played on my Modern Rock Cd/Mp3 player...
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I dunno if I've actually heard a good band on mainstream radio lately, but when a band plays a major late night talk show or SNL, I consider them mainstream, esp in this day and age.
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Saw them a couple of weeks ago and the show was AMAZING. I got the album, am loving it and listening to it nonstop, but I've got to say the live show was on a whole new level. The small venue sure helped, so I'm gonna say see them now while they're still relatively unknown. I was very impressed by how versatile these guys are; none of them played a single instrument throughout the whole set!! They are definitely worth your time and money.
Relentless7 (What? They're new, aren't they?)
Cage The Elephant
Dead Weather
Manchester Orchestra
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The Killers, The White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Gaslight Anthem, The Strokes, MGMT, My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys, Arcade Fire, TV On The Radio, Kings of Leon, The Mars Volta, Silversun Pickups, The Decemberists, Animal Collective, Arctic Monkeys.
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ill add: (not all necissarily "rock")
John Butler Trio
Florence & The Machine
Holy Fuck
!!!
And So I Watch You From Afar
Loaded
The Eels
DJ Shadow
Fever Ray
Elbow
Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Beirut
Have a listen to (some 'newer' than others, some not so new
Oceansize
Amplifier
Mastodon
Isis
Pelican
Baroness
The Sword
I have to say Clutch
Taint
And So I watch You From Afar
DeeExpus (not for everyone - if you like a bit of a proggy style have a go, they're playing Rosfest in PA next year)
That should keep you going for now!
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Cold War Kids
Gomez
Fleet Foxes
Airborne Toxic Event
The Duke Spirit
Iron & Wine
Okkervil River
The Black Keys
Neko Case
The Sword
Band Of Horses
Built To Spill
Apostle Of Hustle
The Eels
Brightback Morning Light (kind of repetitive)
Andrew Bird
I dont' hear too many of these on "commercial" radio, but I listen to community radio and they frequent those air waves quite a bit. There are PLENTY of good, modern bands/artists....you just gotta know where to look
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I have L.D. 50 and it's probably one of the most interesting metla albums I own...I like it a lot. I love the song 'Death Blooms'
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
They sound nothing what they look like, but a friend gave me a bootleg of theirs. Holy shit. They have got some balls behind their rock n' roll..
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I like all these band I've heard of but isn't The Eels from like the mid 90's? :?
I really like Andrew Bird. I bet his live shows are transendant.
They may be from the mid 90's, I dunno...but they're still kicking and considered "modern".
Gomez has also been around since the mid 90's. Cat Power is another one who is modern and has been around since the mid 90's.
So is PJ
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
my thoughts exactly!
i did
they're one of the few 'radio' bands that don't totally get on my nerves. guy has a great voice IMO.
I'll throw my hat in this ring. And as good as their CD is, they are 10x better live, tons of fun ... total ass shakin' show.
Lots of Dead Weather comments in here ... I dig them. One band y'all need to check out is The Kills. It's Alison Mosshart (Dead Weather vocalist) other band. They're fucking tight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKj24GeaeRM
OP stated since 2003 and I looked through this thread and did not see on mention of Broken Social Scene ... their album "You Forgot it in People" is one of my favorite 5 albums from this decade. This isn't off that album, just another fine example of how great they are ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uev2J_cBHjQ
Also, I've raved about them a ton ... The Duke Spirit ... striaght forward kick you in the teeth rock with some haunting ballads mixed in ... Leila Moss, such a fine singer ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrwtxW1h76I
10 more off the top of my head I'll toss out ....
Doves
My Brightest Diamond
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
DeVotchKa
Interpol
Arcade Fire
The Decemberists
stellastarr*
British Sea Power
oh, and let me add this ... if you want to listen to good indie rock, commercial free (99% talk free) ...
somafm.com
check out their Indie Pop Rocks station ... it's where I find out about a ton of new bands ...
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
he didn't ask you to blurt out as many indie rock bands that you can rattle off in a minute, he was asking if there are still any good modern rock bands that get played on commercial radio.
No, there isn't really any "good" new rock bands on the radio anymore. It's pretty much tasteless.
And we've all answered the best that we could, which is by mentioning good modern rock bands that may not get as much commerical airplay.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
i agree.
which is why i haven't listened to the radio in years.
well, I posted that I don't listen to alt rock radio stations ... but posted the station I do listen to to hear good alt rock.
And note the thread title ... "Are any of the new modern rock bands any good?" .... many people are answering that.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
good response, end of thread.
Black Stone Cherry - a great enthusiastic southern rock band
Alter Bridge - great performers,
Mastodon - maybe the greatest metal band right now
and sorry but I can't really repeat the greatness of MUSE
Eddie: Dublin & London
I would say there is no good new "modern rock" that is safe for corporate radio. I believe it was Trent Reznor that sang 'Bow Down To The One's You Serve". It's a shame radio believes they serve the advertiser and not the listener.
Lately I've been listening to the following....
The Dead Weather
Heartless Bastards
The Black Angels
Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears
Celebration
Drive By Truckers/Patterson Hood
Derek Trucks Band
Fever Ray
Florence + The Machine
Ryan Bingham
TV On The Radio
Cold War Kids
The Walkmen
I know this list isn't Modern Rock as played on the radio, but it is current to me and is what is played on my Modern Rock Cd/Mp3 player...