I’m not sure if they count as underrated, but the band that immediately comes to mind is The Dear Hunter.
Chicago band Mechina, which plays space themed industrial / death and symphonic metal.
Their music is very rhythmic, and I they are my go to band when I need to concentrate. But they are also the band I listen to whenever I need to feel good.
They use both clear vocals and growling, and I really like both.
Their albums tell a story that they keep on building with each release, and the singles connect the narrative of every album together.
I’ve seen a few people call their music “Mass Effect Metal”, and I get why. They use a lot of audio that could be used in these video games : audio logs from lost spaceships, emergency communications and such.
Here’s my favorite song from them. It’s a long one but I love every second of it. Even the sound effects at the start.
Mannequin Pussy! Saw them live in a small bar and after arriving home immediately bought tickets to their next show. The music teeters between hard-core and dream-punk. The way they perform live is truly breathtaking.
I just discovered this band a month or so ago on Double J. I laughed so hard at the name and now I’m a fan.
Haven’t heard of Double J before but I’ll have to check it out. Their latest album ‘I Got Heaven’ is the perfect introduction to Mannequin Pussy’s style
The name makes for some cool merch haha. I was lucky enough to grab a dad hat at the merch table that just says “pussy” on the front in a fuzzy/hairy font.
That is brilliant. If I get a chance to see them in Aus I’ll be sure to get some merch.
Double J is a spin-off of Triple J, an Australian radio station. No ads and it’s described as a music democracy. Where the people get more say over the music instead of mainstream media so it’s quite diverse.
The new album rules. My favorite of the year so far.
LOUD BARK DEEP BITE
Stereolab. French avant-pop band, really pleasant to listen to when driving and working.
Punk isn’t dead, it just put on a dress and moved to Japan
Criminally overlooked, except in Greece where they were huge apparently.
Mindless Self Indulgence. They are criminally underrated. Although their older stuff is better than the newer.
There was that one time that lead singer Jimmy Urine was accused of grooming, sexually assaulting, and molesting a 15-year-old girl, so that was kind of a thing.
Never heard that.
I consider liking their music to be a red flag tbh. I liked them as a teenager during my edgy phase but their music does absolutely nothing for me now
Same with Die Antwoord… people still listen to them?
Good for you.
The aptly named “The Band”. They are legends in their own right but I feel they are still underestimated in regard to the catalog and their influence. Big Star would be a close second.
I think 36 Crazyfists were underrated. They sort of made it, but never really got huge. I also think their music only got better and their last 2 albums were amazing.
Wow i haven’t thought about that band in like a decade
Not sure underrated, but Swans is fantastic. Brutal, oppressive, horrifyingly beautiful sound.
Big Thief is the pure opposite, it’s like a comforting hug and warm coffee.
Sub-Radio: American indie pop band
Omar Rudberg: Venezuelan-Swedish singer and actor
- Played Simon in Young Royals
- Mi Casa Su Casa
- Moving Like That
- Todo De Ti (All That She Wants)
Halocene. They got noticed for their covers of a variety of songs but they’ve also got their own music as well. Here’s a couple of my favourites.
They’re currently touring as well through Europe and back around the US later this year.
After Midnight Project.
Only one album :(The God Machine. They were a shoegaze band from the early 90s. Sadly, one of the three members died, so they never got big.
Petrol Bastard.
They call themselves ‘Tesco Value Prodigy’, yet when I see them put out tracks like these, I’m surprised they don’t have much of a following.
