The Avant Garde/Experimental Music Recommendation Thread

[Frownland]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sir

So I heard this is the place for recommendations

I was wondering whether someone could give me some avant-garde bands to listen to. A few of my favorite bands to sketch my taste: Kraftwerk, Goat, Swans, Sonic Youth, White Suns, Portishead, SQÜRL, The Jesus Lizard, Sleep Party People, DNA, etc.

You like some good stuff mate. Here are a few that might tickle your fancy: Melt Banana, Glenn Branca, The Thing, Renaldo & the Loaf, The Residents, and Fushtsusha.

[Mr. Sir]

Originally Posted by Frownland

You like some good stuff mate. Here are a few that might tickle your fancy: Melt Banana, Glenn Branca, The Thing, Renaldo & the Loaf, The Residents, and Fushtsusha.

I'm familiar with Melt Banana and Branca and I can't say I dislike them. Renaldo & The Loaf sounds interesting so far: rather goofy, but without degrading their music by an excessive use of gimmicky factors, as is often the case with such atmospheres.

[Black Francis]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sir

So I heard this is the place for recommendations

I was wondering whether someone could give me some avant-garde bands to listen to. A few of my favorite bands to sketch my taste: Kraftwerk, Goat, Swans, Sonic Youth, White Suns, Portishead, SQÜRL, The Jesus Lizard, Sleep Party People, DNA, etc.

Click on the link below my sig.

Heard Of montreal? or Deerhoof?

[Mr. Sir]

Originally Posted by Black Francis

Click on the link below my sig.

Heard Of montreal? or Deerhoof?

I know The Pixies and Deerhoof, but have never been able to enjoy either one. Montreal doesn't ring a bell, thanks!

[Black Francis]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sir

I know The Pixies and Deerhoof, but have never been able to enjoy either one. Montreal doesn't ring a bell, thanks!

Of montreal is kinda pop-ish but they're really good.

Why you no like the pixies??

[Mr. Sir]

Originally Posted by Black Francis

Of montreal is kinda pop-ish but they're really good.

Why you no like the pixies??

Pop doesn't automatically exclude quality, so I'll be sure to give 'em a spin.

I've simply never been able to get into The Pixies. I can't quite put my finger on what it is that turns me off.

[DeadChannel]

I'd love it if someone would throw some good math rock at me.

Some personal favorites:
Shellac
Hella
Slint
Tera Melos

[grindy]

Originally Posted by DeadChannel

I'd love it if someone would throw some good math rock at me.

Some personal favorites:
Shellac
Hella
Slint
Tera Melos

[Steyn]

Kekal comes to mind. Really weird sound. Band from the Philippines I believe.

[DriveYourCarDownToTheSea]

Y'know, I gotta hand it to the guys in those bands. Memorizing some of those pieces to play in concert must be quite a feat!