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40 Of The Most Underrated Indie/Alternative Bands

This music is powerful, it tells a story, and no two songs sound exactly alike...

Caroline Boyle

Jun 27, 2016

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40 Of The Most Underrated Indie/Alternative Bands

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My taste in music is, well, strange. Some days I find contentment in the rhythmic beats of an R&B song, while other days I desire the peacefulness that comes with the laid-back tune of a good Indie/Alternative song. To me, R&B songs become redundant after a while. The pulsing sounds of bass eventually fade into one another, despite the rawness of the lyrics that frequently make up these songs. While I'm not dissing this genre of music in its entirety, there's something about the first few chords, notes or lyrics of an Indie/Alternative song that grabs your attention and doesn't let go. This music is powerful, it tells a story, and no two songs sound exactly alike. I don't think this game-changing genre of music, especially today, gets the attention it deserves. In thinking this, I've compiled a list of 40 of the best Indie/Alternative bands that have sounds and lyrics capable of making you never listen to another over-played, top-100 song again.

1. Joywave.

Recommended Song: "Somebody New."

2. Grouplove.

Recommended Song: "Itchin on a Photograph."

3. Twenty-One Pilots.

Recommended Song: "Holding Onto You."

4. The Neighbourhood.

Recommended Song: "Cry Baby."

5. CHVRCHES.

Recommended Song: "The Mother We Share."

6. Nothing but Thieves.

Recommended Song: "Trip Switch."

7. Walk The Moon.

Recommended Song: "Anna Sun."

8. The 1975.

Recommended Song: "Chocolate."

9. Two Door Cinema Club.

Recommended Song: "Something Good Can Work."

10. Passion Pit.

Recommended Song: "Constant Conversations."

11. Saint Motel.

Recommended Song: "Cold Cold Man."

12. The Struts.

Recommended Song: "Could Have Been Me."

13. Kaleo.

Recommended Song: "Hot Blood."

14. Fitz and The Tantrums.

Recommended Song: "The Walker."

15. The Kooks.

Recommended Song: "Naive."

16. Phoenix.

Recommended Song: "Lisztomania."

17. Young The Giant.

Recommended Song: "Cough Syrup."

18. Broken Bells.

Recommended Song: "The High Road."

19. Cold War Kids.

Recommended Song: "Hang Me Up to Dry."

20. MisterWives.

Recommended Song: "Our Own House."

21. Atlas Genius.

Recommended Song: "Trojans."

22. M83.

Recommended Song: "Midnight City."

23. The Black Keys.

Recommended Song: "Gold On The Ceiling."

24. Neon Trees.

Recommended Song: "1983."

25. Vampire Weekend.

Recommended Song: "Unbelievers."

26. Foals.

Recommended Song: "Inhaler."

27. MGMT.

Recommended Song: "Electric Feel."

28. The Shins.

Recommended Song: "Simple Song."

29. Bear Hands.

Recommended Song: "2AM."

30. Arctic Monkeys.

Recommended Song: "Fluorescent Adolescent."

31. The Temper Trap.

Recommended Song: "Sweet Disposition."

32. The Strokes.

Recommended Song: "Someday."

33. The xx.

Recommended Song: "Together."

34. Portugal. The Man.

Recommended Song: "Modern Jesus."

35. Modest Mouse.

Recommended Song: "Float On."

36. Robert DeLong.

Recommended Song: "Long Way Down."

37. Tame Impala.

Recommended Song: "Elephant."

38. Cage the Elephant.

Recommended Song: "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked."

39. Beck.

Recommended Song: "Blue Moon."

40. Vance Joy.

Recommended Song: "Riptide."

For the complete playlist, plus a few others, find it here on Spotify.

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This music is powerful, it tells a story, and no two songs sound exactly alike...

1. Joywave.

2. Grouplove.

3. Twenty-One Pilots.

4. The Neighbourhood.

5. CHVRCHES.

6. Nothing but Thieves.

7. Walk The Moon.

8. The 1975.

9. Two Door Cinema Club.

10. Passion Pit.

11. Saint Motel.

12. The Struts.

13. Kaleo.

14. Fitz and The Tantrums.

15. The Kooks.

16. Phoenix.

17. Young The Giant.

18. Broken Bells.

19. Cold War Kids.

20. MisterWives.

21. Atlas Genius.

22. M83.

23. The Black Keys.

24. Neon Trees.

25. Vampire Weekend.

26. Foals.

27. MGMT.

28. The Shins.

29. Bear Hands.

30. Arctic Monkeys.

31. The Temper Trap.

32. The Strokes.

33. The xx.

34. Portugal. The Man.

35. Modest Mouse.

36. Robert DeLong.

37. Tame Impala.

38. Cage the Elephant.

39. Beck.

40. Vance Joy.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

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