I didn't know where to put this, but I need music help.
 

As you can tell by my post count and join date, I'm a newbie. That being said, I came here because I was searching for a forum that I could learn about new music similar to what i already listen to. You can read my intro thread to see what sort of music I like, if you so choose to.

I have no idea how to classify music, I was under the impression that Sum 41 was punk rock for the longest time, as was Blink 182, Simple Plan and the like. But hardcore Punk activists want to bash these bands, that i like very much mind you, and say that no they aren't punk but bubblegum pop bullshyte. Whilst, I don't agree with this approach, I've since then stopped calling them "punk" but just plain "rock".

So my plea to you all on this forum, who are so knowledgeable about music, and yes i'm serious, most of you are fairly intelligent. Most. Anyway, my plea is that you help me about getting into new music and with this whole classification of genres.

Some of these members' favorite bands are some that I've never heard of in my life, and I've searched for, and can't seem to find their music anywhere.

Anyway, I would like to ask that you don't flame me for being a newbie and not knowing a whole lot about music and just help me out, but somehow, knowing the nature of forums, this request will go unheeded.

Thank you to those that do help. I appreciate it.

You should definitely check out 7 Seconds. Their sound was a pretty big influence on the pop punk sound that you're describing. Also, give a listen to the first Circle Jerks album Group Sex.

Alright will do. Can I find them on youtube or myspace?

And is that what this forum calls Sum 41, Simple Plan and Blink 182, Pop Punk?

The reason why bands such as Blink 182 are accused of being Pop-Punk is because their music is very polished and the complete antithises to the Punk ethos. Don't be scared or apprehensive about asking for advice on here. We all have to start somewhere.

Sure. If you're interested, let me know and I can probably hook you up with some albums.

Here's 7 Seconds covering "99 Red Balloons" back in 1984:




And here's the Circle Jerks song "Operation" from 1980:

I don't even see the pop punk label as anything inherently negative. It just means it has more of a pop sensibility to it than other punk does. There have always been punk bands like that, like X for example. Or for that matter The Ramones.

Exactly. Ask away Tobias. :)

What type of sound are you looking for?

If we can ask one or two questions from you:
How old are you? and what do your parents listen to?

If you like anything your parents listen to it would be an awesome way to find out what type of sound you like.

And of course we can all send some "further information" by Private Messages ;)

make good use of this thread: http://www.musicbanter.com/general-m...st-wanted.html and just circle around the forums and people will make threads about their favourite bands will be more than happy to send you whatever you need.

If you ever want to expand into prog check out me or boo boo we know our stuff when it comes to certain parts, but I'm far more into the obscure nowadays to give advice on the big bands. (haha I've forgotten which Yes albums are my favourite)

one suggestion for you -

become a member of lastfm.
you can type in some of your favourite bands and they will stream you a radio with new artists that you would be interested in.

Check it out:

Last.fm – The Social Music Revolution

I had the samemindset coming here, so I can definatley help you out. I would check out:
CKY
Thrice
Against Me!
The Distillers
Lagwagon
Screechin Weasel
ThousaNd Foot Krutch
SR-71

I made a list similar to this in another thread, but this one is a lot more mainstream, so you've probably heard of most of these already.

What makes it pop sounding though? Is it just cause the sound isn't grainy or the fact that they are part of a major record label

Well, I'm 21. My parents listen to a LOT of country. They also listen to some 90s stuff like Hootie, Dave Matthews, Eve6. My dad also listens to quite a bit of oldies rock, like Dokken, KISS, Poison.

And I'm still confused as to what "prog" is...

yeah I signed up for lastfm when I had my iPhone, but I got rid of that and I haven't been on that site yet. I'll check it out though

Yeah I've heard of a few, though some that I've heard I haven't actually heard their music yet.

I've listened to Thousand Foot Krutch and SR-71 and really liked them. And I always thought that Thrice was way too hard for me, granted I've never listened to them, but just from the other people that i know listen to them and other music they like.