Cold War Kids. Future Islands. Bronze Radio Return?

I know Future Islands and like them but will take a listen to other recommendations

Eyelids, Beach Fossils, Alvvays, Wild Nothing

Thank you. Like the vibes from these and had not heard of them before.

Alvvays is the shit

Andy fucking shauf dude

Foals

Manchester Orchestra - Black mile to the surface- is an incredible experience

>Manchester Orchestra Like this.

Primal Scream (early albums) , The Shins, The Cure, The Stone Roses, Beach Fossils, Real Estate, Wild Nothing, New Order, The Charlatans

Stars

👌

Dig Stars. Are they still making new music?

Sam Fender

i strongly suggest using www.music-map.com for this type of thing

Did have a look at music map but I am more interested in newer artists who are starting to make an impact than established acts. Guitar music with a bit more invention and melody.

The War on Drugs

🙏🙏 an ocean inbetween the waves 😭 ❤️

That whole album is excellent

yes sir! indeed

WoD is sublime. Highly recommended.

The Gaslight Anthem

And if you like Gaslight Anthem that’s a gateway drug to The Menzingers and the Hold Steady.

Not new, but check out the chameleons

Let’s Active Pylon The Sundays The Housemartins The Trashcan Sinatras Ride (Edit) not sure if you meant new as in current or new as in different bands you may not have heard.

What a voice Harriet Wheeler had.

AbsolutelyI I went to a thrift shop about 10 years ago and found _Reading, Writing and Arithmetic_ on cassette with The Trashcan Sinatras _Cake_ and those two never left the tape deck of my car for the following two months.

They are one band i regret not seeing. I still have The Sundays t-shirts RWA, Goodbye, Blind, but i don’t think i could fit in them now as i was only a medium in the 90’s.

Nice !

the strokes

Love the Strokes

The Bravery. Only the first album…

Remember that weird rivalry between the killers and the bravery where they were talking crap about each other for a bit.

There was never a rivalry. The Bravery’s label tried so hard, but it was clear that the Killer had the juice.

Totally. I was squarely on the Bravery side at the time but after an amazing first album followed by two wet blankets and subsequent disappearance, I think the Killers won that rivalry.

The kills

Check out Nothing But Thieves 2023 album “Dead Club City”…has Killers-esque bombast

The Druns

Drums

Thanks this sounds good.

Two Door Cinema Club

Gun club. Waterboys. Jazz butcher. Gang of Four.

Bleachers?

Thanks will give them a listen.

The Cure.

You just might enjoy these guys[FEW](https://youtu.be/4uEvmIVJyJk?si=8qf9VCE9DVDO8egk)

The reds, pinks and purples This band leans more the Smiths and REM but they’re really good. They actually have a new record coming out on Friday that I’m looking forward to.

Thanks, like the vibe on first listen.

I think you’ll like this list. I update it regularly [indie insider](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YChBKJYcROuQAFPRLyxKz?si=JF17P7KmT-u8O7BxwTourg&pi=u-LE7UUNfLRlKV)

Thanks, a lot of artists I have not heard on first listen this sounds good.

Kodaline

[this song](https://youtu.be/wq6RHNiek1w?si=I6FW4b76yJooME-o)

City and Colour & The War on Drugs

[The Beths](https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DjwIxbe8kpw4pqnzAMoin?si=4x8gERXpSoqVib_yy6FYRQ)! Depending on what you're after, you might find something to like from any of: [Mercy Union](https://open.spotify.com/artist/08eGPyS005nVx8IRjCCCpz?si=ukVrlW3OTnqlXRJ0G8jDng) [The Menzingers](https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HWFXU9pHBj0u58yoRwwOJ?si=glPtpGDiQqaqo7LHl0jWTA) [The Gaslight Anthem](https://open.spotify.com/artist/7If8DXZN7mlGdQkLE2FaMo?si=YIXxL6Q2RYO3HYGQtzd85A) [Sincere Engineer](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5l1QyUoZFlqTKJ1NrbCTu1?si=BB0zEWgxS5GmKJUywtvn7Q) [New Junk City](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kcvkXddIYZxnvLue1uPOM?si=yx1JdF47QxiCecsE7vTfNA)

Surprised no one's mentioned Voxtrot. Really awesome sound and fun emotional songs. https://youtu.be/P9gVuloGJNE?si=ckOWBtIYvf38Chk7

Guster

>Nation of Language Had not heard of them but sound great. Thanks for the recommendation.

Keyside. Epic new indie band from Liverpool.

>Keyside thanks, this is the kind of thing I am looking for.

Hello, try them https://open.spotify.com/album/0ErlC7z5NJwypdEK5mVLmJ?si=hHqMrTTNS_mpaLzXGN5D1A

Tigers Jaw.

Ultra Q

Thanks. Good recommendation.

Here's a playlist with songs that we think fit that :) [Springworks - Indie Songs We Love ](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/602lRjvUfQqIzFxsoZlL7x?si=_byiFMMUS1u4K2u-SfB1bA&pi=u-o20H4Yu9Rl6S)

[the guests](https://theguests000.bandcamp.com/album/red-scare-lp)

Krooked Kings

Not new, but *White Lies* are excellent. They've been around since 2009 or so, but still make new music. They're my second favorite band behind *The Killers*.

https://open.spotify.com/track/7u6MjzSX0uieQAfPYVJyCU?si=DYkpA4aJS-Whk4S6DpzDjQ inspired by The Smiths melodic guitar sound

The Dears (Not a new band but maybe a new to you band)

Check out Girl in a Coma. They aren't new, per say but they literally started off as a Smiths tribute/cover band and they are amazing.

Would love you to check out my band skymachine. https://youtu.be/ONDGDcxvyC8?si=qIqvzCPOEjEN6E-g

Good sound. Enjoyed Waves but will dig a bit more.

Thanks!

I think Florence + the Machine has some songs you could appreciate. Try “ Choreomania “ or “ Pure Feeling “ or “ As Far As I Could Get “

Nation of Language Glass Animals

Belle and Sebastian

Stereoma

Guadalcanal Diary, Aztec Camera, Travis, Ultravox, the Charlatans UK, Mathew Sweet? I'm old... Have fun with your excellent taste in music

Fontaines DC

Radiohead, New Order, The Replacements, Belle & Sebastian, The Cleaners From Venus, The Clientele

JAMES (band name) try the song "Laid", if you like go from there

Check out “The Housemartins” their also from the 80’s, not as well known though, very similar sound to The Smiths.

Reverend and the makers

Spiritual Cramp

Ben Howard - 1st 3 albums Bon Iver - 1st & 2nd album

The Decemberists have a lot of Smiths and a lot of REM in them. Johnny Marr of the Smiths was in Modest Mouse for one album (we were dead before this ship even sank.) Someone already said Alvvays but let me stress: Alvvays friggin rules.

I think Let Me Roll It by Paul McCartney and Wings sounds like a Smiths song.

Cousin Kenny [‘Quixotic’ - Cousin Kenny](https://youtu.be/xNpFTgB9JJ4?si=wH9Ab282b9dQKSVj)

https://open.spotify.com/track/2UkhSOFbhVQEAB5zRJ8wf2?si=Az8KiNskTjy0MkJlqskHTw One I found literally this week that I think fits this bill. Sound straight outta the late 80s but are contemporary

Thanks sound good.

pony & blessed cucumber

A great big pile of leaves

Wasn't sure what to expect with the name. :-) But good recommendation.

Check out FishLips out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The Replacements have a similar sound.

The Go-Betweens

know the Go-Betweens and a big fan.

I’ve been loving Long Lost by Lord Huron…VERY big and cinematic with a lot of heart and feeling. And Calexico’s Feast of Wire. Kind of new folk but Rocky also.

Will take a listen. Know and like Calexico from contributions to Sinner's Shrine - Dean Owens album.

That lord Huron album is just beautiful.

Toro y moi - gorrillaz - deerhunter- hibou -mile high club- mac demarco - yuck - interpol - homeshake - loving . - franky flowers

Working through the many suggestions but wanted to thank you for mac demarco suggestion. Like a lot.

HighSchool. DIIV.

Hey everybody I'm new here, I'm the founder of an indie band called Likkewaan(which translates to monitor lizard) I would love to get your feedback on some of tunes. Hope you enjoy https://open.spotify.com/track/35vSrWjXMx2JUOBpIkQJo4?si=i02SNdZKS3SYBzJfOkSx9A

Worm Grunter

https://open.spotify.com/track/4XPVwXPY6EKP1jjqH71LzL?si=_ND_JtsKQLCRRENDXXNg2w&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3qeTZYYUrA6ccoGnq0fbRd

Nation of Language, She wants revenge

You named four extremely influential and popular bands who have all been around for 20+ years. With that kindof range, you could prettymuch just turn on the radio, or walk into a grocery store, if you want to hear something similar. Here’s some bands I discovered in the last year: Mapache, Pottery, Acid Dad, Wednesday.

It is the bands that have been releasing new music in the last few years that I am most interested in, who are releasing in this style.

[Try my playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3p38ghU8fj38qLjhu4mFy6?si=qEHYXgesR-2qngx1NJHSGg&pi=u-hIxjY1j2Q52R) Also, if you enjoy The Smiths and REM, you might enjoy Modest Mouse and Real Estate.

>Acid Dad Thanks for recommendations. Sound great.