New wave-influenced rock bands are busting out
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:23 pmNew Wave Outpost Forum
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New wave-influenced rock bands are busting out
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:23 pmPosted: Sat Sep 18, 2004 3:46 pmExactly Marilyn. This may be news to anyone who wasn't interested in NW during it's heyday, but we've known this for a while. Guess the news was for those who didn't notice or didn't care. Can't say I'm too impressed with the new bands - but there are a f
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:05 pmI listen to the likes of COLDPLAY (I don't like their Videos though, very monotonous, and mainly features Chris Martin), TRAVIS, and KEANE. I personally think they're good.
Same goes with the earlier bands Popsicle, Radiohead, & Suede...
Same goes with the earlier bands Popsicle, Radiohead, & Suede...
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 9:58 pmIt warms my heart to hear it. Of course, any small blurb like this will oversimplify things. I take particular exception to hearing that grunge somehow begat things like rap-metal. I'm one of those proponents of grunge and think it was pretty pure element
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:46 amI guess that people respond to trends, yet return to good rock and well crafted pop songs. New wave was a shot in the arm for the tired arena rock of the 70's and it seems to be doing the same today. people make fun of the New Wave bands sometimes, but th
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 12:23 pmCheck out Freezepop and Robots In Disguise. There's a ton of great new synth-pop out there. The Magnetic Fields (who've been around since 1989) are drigting more and more into that direction and you should really check out Laptop.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:15 pmYeah, I've known this for a looong time, then again, I'm in a band like that, lol. It's good for us, but some people still don't "get it". I, personally think it's a natural progression and a nice integration of new technology with actual songwriting.
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 3:07 pmI heard some good new names mentioned... Freezepop, My Robot Friend, etc.
Not only am I obsessed with the 80s new wave, but I'm totally all about this new wave of new wave and synthpop music. It tickles me pink.
Not only am I obsessed with the 80s new wave, but I'm totally all about this new wave of new wave and synthpop music. It tickles me pink.
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 12:14 amInterpol on Jay Leno (Tonight) tonight.
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 12:44 pmI really love some of the new new wave/synthpop. I think today's bands are doing amazing things with the music, but in the true style of 80s music. Freezepop is my favorite of all these new synthpop bands, as I thnink their sound is original and authent
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 1:42 pmI love Interpol, The Faint, Fischerspooner, Ladytron, etc.
Freezepop = yummy goodness. I saw them live for about 3 songs when they played here in Philly. Then I had to take over for another DJ in another room and missed the rest of their performance.
Freezepop = yummy goodness. I saw them live for about 3 songs when they played here in Philly. Then I had to take over for another DJ in another room and missed the rest of their performance.