Just a slight update to my
original post...
I am including allmusic entries as a quick reference
and
Last.fm pages for quick listening.
And official websites.
And very short summaries/statements, for I am too high for literature and such. (Luckily I did everything else before..)
Also, keep in mind that this is all based on artists I feel aren't as well known in the area I live (Chicago) or country (USA, dur).
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Big Star - Pop / Rock
allmusic -
Last.fm
They have been receiving more attention in the recent years, but still not what they deserve.
Sun Ra - Jazz
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
Trippy.
The Rounders - Blues / Rock
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
Keepin' the blues alive and well.
Joe Bonamassa - Blues-Rock
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
By far the most virtuoistic..?why not...guitarist I have seen in recent years. Fun fact: He opened for B.B. King at age 12...via personal invite.
Spoon - Indie Rock
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
Check out what I consider their best album,
Girls Can Tell. Also one of the coolest sounding albums ever. Like coolguy, badass, slick, awesome cool.
Todd Rundgren - Pop / Rock
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
Something/Anything is my favorite album of his, hands down. Just an all-around excellent pop artist. One of the only vinyls I own and listen to regularly.
Madvillain - Alternative Rap / Hip-Hop
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
One of my favorite hip-hop collaborations to date.
Kings of Leon - Rock
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
I don't understand this country. It always amazes me when bands make it big in every country BUT the one they came from. Newest album has their best song yet, 'Manhattan'.
Shooter Jennings - Country
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
I'm sure if you have heard of country music you will recognize that last name. Well that is his son. And he's badass.
Yo La Tengo - Indie Rock
Website -
allmusic -
Last.fm
Not too popular around these parts, that I know of. But Chicago alone cannot supply the amount of respect they deserve.
The Sounds of the Sounds of Science is very intriguing and should not be forgotten!