Who is doing something different in music? I've been spending hours going through music sites only finding bands that are basically just making new songs in well defined genres. Who is defying genres or experimenting successfully?

Submitted by sidianmsjones t3_11dhcvi in Music

It's easy to find bands doing great versions of metal, rock, hiphop, pop, etc. We have thousands of those and it's a great time for music because of it.

But who is pushing the boundaries and doing something that feels new? It doesn't have to be because of using a different instrument, sometimes it's just in the way they play, or even just the singer being very different.

For me (and maybe I'll get skewered for this), an example of a very unique approach (despite being formed in the 90's) is the album Ohms by Deftones. It's synth heavy, Chino is a very unique singer, one song even breaks down into finger snaps. It FEELS new and unique and difficult to categorize for that.

Who is doing something different?

Don't know if it might sway suggestions but I trend heavily toward the more artsy and rock/metal, but love to hear all genres.

EDIT: All sorts of neat suggestions here thank you! I'm going through them one by one.

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thesaltwatersolution t1_ja8np0m wrote

Hope some of this is interesting for you.

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Young Fathers https://youtu.be/lbfHG_Vku4s?t=754

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Sleaford Mods https://youtu.be/4NqqE-XHixQ?t=1

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Black Country, New Road. https://youtu.be/vR39DrpphaQ

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Gilla Band (Girl Band) https://youtu.be/mxC2-VpIkcg

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clander270 t1_ja92fbx wrote

Just saw Gilla Band last week, what a fucking fun show

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sidianmsjones OP t1_ja97zo7 wrote

Wow! For lack of better words, Young Fathers definitely has something different there. Cool shit. I love how they kinda had me chuckling in the beginning and then I was like...oh...

Sleaford, less enjoyable for me but still doing their own thing, so respect.

BCNR, almost a Talking Heads kinda feel. It was alright but I feel like the 'mess music' style has been done quite a bit over the years and never catches on because it clearly doesn't lend itself to repeated listens. It's more of an experience if you get me? Regardless, they are bucking the trends so that's cool.

Girl Band, interesting and definitely defying genres. Feels like LCD Soundsystem having a bad acid trip lol. Interesting to hear but wouldn't listen again.

Thank you for taking the time to list these though, I had fun checking them out and someone might find their new favorite here. Plus Young Fathers, I'm gonna have to check out more of them.

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thesaltwatersolution t1_jaa2u9o wrote

They are all active bands and are or will be putting out new music, touring etc. so I’m glad something resonated with you there

I enjoyed the LCD Sound System on acid comment, that’s a great comment, and I appreciate you giving each one a listen and giving some feedback. Always interesting.

There is something about Young Fathers isn’t there. There new album Heavy Heavy just came out the other week or so, its slowly getting under my skin, I hope they are something that sticks with you and I hope you find plenty of other goods things to nourish your ear worm needs. I’ll be looking through the thread as well, so ta very much for that!

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HistoricalMud9080 t1_ja8ozyy wrote

Polyphia. It's basically a mixture of Metal, Hip-hop, and Jazz fusion. Each album has a different feel so it's worth going through their discography to see their evolution. They even did a Collab with Chino on their latest album. The song's called Bloodbath.

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sidianmsjones OP t1_ja96joq wrote

I listen to them already :). Really neat stuff. Thanks for mentioning them for those who haven't heard.

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You11NeverKn0w t1_ja90ats wrote

Sturgill Simpson genre-hops with grace. A Sailor’s Guide to Earth and Sound and Fury are 2 albums that’ll surprise you if you think “all country artists just play cheesy country”

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sidianmsjones OP t1_jabech1 wrote

A country Nirvana cover huh? lol

Alright fine, it was fun.

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You11NeverKn0w t1_jac7mje wrote

I love that the drum and bass parts are identical to the original, just way more relaxed in Sturgill’s version

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amorningofsleep t1_ja8n923 wrote

Chat Pile

The Callous Daoboys

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sidianmsjones OP t1_ja98os2 wrote

Chat Pile. Been a while since I heard someone sound like Nirvana. Not to mention Mexican Seafood era Nirvana. Don't mean that in a bad way btw. It was interesting.

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BlyStreetMusic t1_ja8rxjm wrote

Check out The Dear Hunter- The Color a spectrum

36 tracks - every 4 songs is a color - every color a genre of music - 9 colors/genres. It's an album that starts dark with black.. red is like classic rock.. green is country.. etc.. wait until you get to violet.

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winklebean t1_ja8tc0j wrote

Young Fathers, The Armed, black midi, Algiers

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sinner_dingus t1_ja9fcxa wrote

Yves Tumor

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sidianmsjones OP t1_jabbd4d wrote

Huh...what is that like a low fi, chill, funk? It's like if the song Redbone were a whole band.

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Blinkth3dog t1_jabm5kw wrote

Clowncore is basically the "metal" core version of jazz.

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Full_Substance_3544 t1_ja8n077 wrote

I only know a few who truely stand out...

https://open.spotify.com/track/2ylpbsHqGUAv3za4JkyMgz?si=d6d7763094684003

This guy mixes Hip Hip with Mongolian throut singing. I really like him. Then there would also be apocalyptica who do rock/metal with cellos. And honestly I cant think of many more

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sidianmsjones OP t1_jabc8z4 wrote

Oh yeah I've heard him. It's pretty neat. I don't think I could do repeated listens but certainly worth checking out and maybe seeing live.

As for Apocalyptica, symphonic metal has actually been pretty well established since I think the late 90s! Fun genre though.

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Tippytop58 t1_ja8uiss wrote

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country , my favorite new artist for me.

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sidianmsjones OP t1_jabbvrg wrote

Darn I was hoping it was actually cosmic sounding. It's very pleasant but, for me, still pretty standard sounding. Still good though.

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Fhennerius t1_ja94c6w wrote

I’d say Glowbug and Crywolf. I just glt done writing this really long thing about the former and I don’t have it in me to do it again (just click on my profile and look at my previous comment) but I’d highly suggest these two artists for a very wild ride through fairy consistant amalgamation of genres.

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shmangliad t1_ja9jynd wrote

ANIMALS AS LEADERS, PERIPHERY, MESHUGGAH, SATYR

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Lukas_Spacewalker t1_ja9pocq wrote

I so love La Dispute

Their Wildlife album is just something else

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Fianmusic t1_ja9vd43 wrote

We are. https://fian.bandcamp.com/album/notes-from-the-underground

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SirVestanPance t1_ja9x36m wrote

I’m slightly obsessed by a guy who is currently recording as Selfish, but used to be in some other unpopular bands, (Eiger and Himself). It’s sort of metal, but with spoken word bits and barbershop harmonies and self deprecating Yorkshire humor.

https://selfishsymphonies.bandcamp.com/album/november-2022

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sidianmsjones OP t1_jaba0m6 wrote

Huh, that was a different track for sure. Appreciate the share.

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SirVestanPance t1_jacaizo wrote

Ha, thanks for the kind way you in which you stated that you thought it sucked.

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sidianmsjones OP t1_jacvdxm wrote

Lol I mean it’s totally not my thing but that doesn’t mean it sucks. I recognize the guy has talent and maybe someone else here will find a new favorite in him.

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dognameddrew t1_ja9xl0f wrote

Matisyahu - his sound has changed with every new album. Everyone focuses on his early work, but his last 3 albums are killer

Idles

Mars Volta

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Swingman1120 t1_jaa8e52 wrote

James Blake has some pretty unique music that I classify as “different”.

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sidianmsjones OP t1_jaatik5 wrote

James Blake is PHENOMENAL.

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Swingman1120 t1_jaatubj wrote

Absolutely. I love that he can literally work with ANYONE and make good music. The only thing I had ever knew of him was that he was a part of Kanye’s “All of The Lights” song. Then when I heard his song “Mile High” with Travis Scott, I HAD to check out the rest of his stuff and I’m so glad I did.

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MicroStakes t1_jaabj50 wrote

Matt Mahaffey, the do-everything of the band sElf.

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NukeHand t1_jaachfl wrote

Deadsy, Disasteradio, Mr.Motherfucker all spring to mind.

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Ur4FartKn0ck3r t1_jaam6at wrote

Deadsy just copy Orgy tho

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NukeHand t1_jaamllz wrote

I’ve listened to both artist discography numerous times. While the pre Julian K era of Orgy might compliment Deadsy well on tour, they’re certainly different bands. The song writing, hardware, aesthetic, are all different. Their only real overlap is that they use synths over rock. By that measure, anyone doing industrial is copying Orgy.

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Ur4FartKn0ck3r t1_jaan39i wrote

Right cuz no one did industrial before Orgy. Pretty weak argument ending with practically agreeing with my statement. Cool dood.

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Ur4FartKn0ck3r t1_jaalv3c wrote

Conan

Khost

Meshuggah

White Ring

Goddamn Gallows

Full of Hell

the body

Author & Punisher

Aphex Twin still to this day

You might have to look deeper into the underground to find anything truly experimental

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LilianaCole t1_ja8m3vx wrote

Pierce The Veil in previous albums, and especially NF. Sleeping With Sirens in previous albums and Logic. Pvris. Ask me for specifics if you like. Yeah I hate that 'same shit' garbage too. Have fun.

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sidianmsjones OP t1_ja8n410 wrote

I'll check them out! What is NF? I couldn't find a Pierce album with those letters.

Definitely down to hear anymore specifics you're willing to divulge.

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LilianaCole t1_jabfdfl wrote

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6hGvAkuzbM&list=RDT6hGvAkuzbM&start_radio=1 Utada Hikaru (Japanese but recommended. Check out One Last Kiss and Kimi Ni Muchu)

  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsmPCi7NKrg NF (Amazing Emotional/Psychological Thriller/Introspective Rapper.) Also Mansion, Just Like You, My Stress, and If You Want Love. Incredible Work. Thank You For Your Honesty is also high quality by Ivan B.

  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9UiI7HS3Go Sleeping With Sirens. Also Ears To See Eyes To Hear, Heroine, November, Save Me A Spark. Their older stuff was amazing.

  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dlbYEOme7E This band is lyrically beautiful and incredibly talented. The layers of their music is unmatched for me, I have never heard such beauty. Seriously, before you dive into Selfish Machines and Collide with the Sky and Flair for the Dramatic, grab the lyrics on azlyrics and read along. Songs of note; Southern Contellations, Caraphernelia, Props & Mayhem, Stained Glass Eyes, Hold On Till May, Southern Constellations,

  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X31KkO3EOnw Another band Vic Fuentes is a part of. Gorgeous music. Also Cemetary Weather.

  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTKHkk3ZtB8 Also The Pact, True Colors, Deadly Conversations, Patience Is the Virtue, Let This Haunt You.

  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj4iQItsJSY Also, Anyone Else, You and I, Empty, My House, White Noise, Only Love, Same Soul, Walk Alone, Separate, Mind Over Matter. Incredible music.

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Puzzleheaded_Bit9469 t1_ja8p4f2 wrote

Jack White

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sidianmsjones OP t1_ja99dnw wrote

He's pretty much just a modern version of classic rock from what I've heard. Is there more to it?

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Puzzleheaded_Bit9469 t1_ja9a2af wrote

Definitely. Jack is if you took the map of music and traveled to all locations relevant to actual musicians, you would find him mayor of all cities.

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sidianmsjones OP t1_ja9dpcm wrote

Huh, ok I'll look more into him.

And to be clear you don't mean the White Stripes but specifically his solo work?

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BadAtNameIdeas t1_ja9npv9 wrote

His solo work is very interesting. He also does unique concerts. I heard that in one tour he didn’t make a set list, he would try to DJ it by feeling the vibe of the crowd, start playing a song and expect the band to just catch on and join in quickly lol. I forgot what documentary I watched where it mentioned that.

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