running away from mainstream

dave valentine · 01-05-2022, 09:43 AM

I'm really into 90's alternative rock. I like reading stories about my favourite bands and how most of them started just as kids having fun or wanting to express themselves. They would start playing in clubs or whatever and would eventually start getting noticed. I'm wondering if that still happens nowadays, since the only 'new' rock that gets to my hears tends to give me very disappointing picture of what rock is considered to be these days - nothing special, nothing interesting... I only say this because i've got absolutely no clue on how to find those interesting bands, or some new sound i actually like. Basically all i see is mainstream music i cant relate to. It'd be fun if some people could share either some advice or opinion or some locations (clubs, bars, 'underground facilities') you think are cool or even some sound you found interesting.
Im feeling a little lost and don't really now where to start looking, so share all you want, it's welcome!

Farewell · 01-05-2022, 10:07 AM

Bandcamp is a good start in finding underground artists online. Just scroll down towards the bottom of the home page and then filter what genre of music interests you and then seek/discover to your hearts desire.

https://bandcamp.com/

Depending on where you're located, seek out venues that host live music specifically catering to "underground" acts if possible. Usually smaller venues like bars, social clubs, etc. will host those types of acts from time to time.

If you have a local music store that sells vinyl, cd's, etc. That can also be a good source of finding new/interesting underground bands. Particularly if an employee that is also into that scene can be your guide in finding new music.

dave valentine · 01-07-2022, 04:48 PM

Thanks! I've checked the website and it looks promising!
Really helpful advise!

01-05-2022, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
dave valentine Groupie Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 4	running away from mainstream I'm really into 90's alternative rock. I like reading stories about my favourite bands and how most of them started just as kids having fun or wanting to express themselves. They would start playing in clubs or whatever and would eventually start getting noticed. I'm wondering if that still happens nowadays, since the only 'new' rock that gets to my hears tends to give me very disappointing picture of what rock is considered to be these days - nothing special, nothing interesting... I only say this because i've got absolutely no clue on how to find those interesting bands, or some new sound i actually like. Basically all i see is mainstream music i cant relate to. It'd be fun if some people could share either some advice or opinion or some locations (clubs, bars, 'underground facilities') you think are cool or even some sound you found interesting. Im feeling a little lost and don't really now where to start looking, so share all you want, it's welcome!

01-05-2022, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Farewell Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 842	Bandcamp is a good start in finding underground artists online. Just scroll down towards the bottom of the home page and then filter what genre of music interests you and then seek/discover to your hearts desire. https://bandcamp.com/ Depending on where you're located, seek out venues that host live music specifically catering to "underground" acts if possible. Usually smaller venues like bars, social clubs, etc. will host those types of acts from time to time. If you have a local music store that sells vinyl, cd's, etc. That can also be a good source of finding new/interesting underground bands. Particularly if an employee that is also into that scene can be your guide in finding new music.

01-07-2022, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
dave valentine Groupie Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 4	Thanks! I've checked the website and it looks promising! Really helpful advise!