Currently really enjoying listening to some Latin hip-hop and pop. Not sure what kind of stuff you're looking for but here are some favs at the moment:
Ana Tijoux (1977) - Rap/Hip-hop
Rebel Diaz (America vs Amerikka) - Rap/Hip-hop activists
Sara Hebe (Politicalpari) - Rap/Hip-hop
Silvana Estrada (Abrazo) - Singer/Songwriter with a gorgeous voice
She also has a killer album called La Sagrado (with Charlie Hunter)
Julieta Venegas (Prolific Mexican pop/singer-songwriter), can't go wrong with any of her stuff!
But, one of my favorite bands of all time? They Might Be Giants. Hadn't listened to much of theirs in a long time and...wow, so much new music over the past 10+ years that I hadn't heard. Here's one that I've been rocking out to a lot lately: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvCGZEqk8Ak
I have a relatively lesser-known group that I was introduced to by @Manata and like to use when answering questions like this. You should check out Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. Good, fun rock & roll. They’re from AZ, so some of the older stuff especially has a unique Southwest vibe. Lots of fun to see live.
They’re also known for the theme song from King of the Hill, but I don’t think it is entirely representative of their sound.
@cliffwade So so many .. but RM (aka Kim Namjoon) is right at the top of the list right now. https://youtu.be/u18be_kRmC0.. his first solo album is called Indigo and it's art.
@cliffwade RM is a he .. but the female vocalist you hear on that track is Youjeen, a loved Korean singer - mostly rock. Anyway .. thanks for this thread .. i'm sure I'll discover some cool stuff! 💜
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I recommend Closure in Moscow. I have been absolutely loving "Seeds of Gold" and "A Night at the Spleen" and have those on repeat. "Church of the Technochrist" was also a fun one.
I love Fall Out Boy too; their new singles are great.
And as for a small artist, i came across Good Kid recently and love some of their stuff (i think theyre Pop/Punk). Their song "Alchemist" is currently in my playlist.
@cliffwade I don't have a favorite artist or album, but if you like Electronic Music, the album "Quest for Fire" from Skrillex is amazing. Also, most songs from Kings of Leon or John Mayor are always staples. Finally, "Remember That You Will Die" by Polyphia, "Until Now" by Swedish House Mafia, "Era Extrana" by Neon Indian, "Jack U" by Jack U . . GREAT albums.
@teamtuck Skrillex is absolutely amazing. Kings of Leon are really good too. I have all of their albums on my playlist currently. The rest I don't know anything about, but will certainly add them to my list. Thank you for the suggestions!
@jcrabapple What a great list, thank you! I know several of these artists, but several of them I don't. I'll definitely be adding all of these to my list as you've always had great suggestions when it comes to new music.
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